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THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS
7 days / 6 nights ( 724 Kilometers )
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The peaceful countryside of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands is scenically stunning with rugged granite peaks climbing more than 2.500 meters into the clear mountain air. Here you will find winding steep-sided valleys, waterfalls, lakes and trout-filled streams and an amazing variety of vegetation.
Day 1: Johannesburg to Harare (by air)
After your flight from Johannesburg to Harare, check in to Sheraton Harare.
Days 2-5: Harare to Mutare ( 362kilometres)
From Harare, drive to Mutare and check in to your hotel. You now have four glorious days in which to explore the Eastern Highlands. Here, amongst some of the loveliest landscapes in Africa - much of it in what was once Cecil Rhodes' private estate - you sill find a vast range of things to see and do. You may wish to climb Mount Nyangi, Zimbabwe's highest peak ; or visit Worlds View for superb Vistas; call at Nyanga, its neatly- trimmed hedged, immaculate gardens. Village green and stone church giving it the incongruous appearance of a small piece of England transported to Africa; investigate the waterfalls at nhyangombe; or play golf at Trout beck Sun, a demanding course set amongst superb scenery. Overnight at Trout beck Sun, Mutare.
Day 6:Mutare to Harare (362 kilometers)
After a leisurely breakfast return to Harare at your own pace for your overnight stay at Sheraton Harare.
Day 7: Harare to Johannesburg (by air)
Transfer to Harare International Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.
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THE BEST OF ZIMBABWE
11 days / 10 nights ( 1.512 Kilometers
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This fantastic trip takes you through some of the best scenery and most thrilling experiences that Zimbabwe has to offer. From the awe-inspiring Victoria falls through Bulawayo to the Ancient City of Great Zimbabwe, it gives you the opportunity to visit Mutare in the rugged Eastern Highlandx, stay at Aanyati Lodge, Kariba, tour Harare for some curio shopping and savour authentic Zimbabwean cuisine in one of the city's restaurants.
Day 1: Johannesburg to Victoria Falls (by air)
Fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and transfer to A' Zambezi River Lodge.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Spend the day exploring this quaint town with the optional excursions that are available in Victoria Falls. Overnight at Victoria Falls.
Day 3: Victoria Falls to Beltway (450 kilometers)
Pick up your car and drive through the Zimbabwean countryside, through tobacco fields and cattle farms to Bulawayo. Overnight at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel.
Day 4: Bulawayo to Great Zimbabwe (350 kilometers)
Take a leisurely drive to Great Zimbabwe near Masvingo, stopping at Zvishavane for lunch and then continue on to Great Zimbabwe. Check in to the Lodge at the Ancient City. Located a fewkilmetres from historical Great Zimbabwe, one of Africa's priceless archaeological treasures. Specially designed in harmony with the natural surroundings. Reflecting the true essence and ambience of Great Zimbabwe, the lodge provides its guests with the opportunity to relive and recreate life in the Ancient City. Its origins. History and traditions.
Days 5-6: Grat Zimbabwe to mutate (350 kilometers)
Drive to Mutate in the Eastern Highlands. Stay overnight at the Trout beck Sun. Mutare and spend the next two days exploring the beautiful surroundings. Golf enthusiasts can play a round at the adjacent golf course.
Day 7: Mutare to Harare (362 kilometers)
Take a leisurely drive from Mutare to Harare. Overnight at Sheraton Harare.
Days 8-10 Harare/Kariba ( by air ) , Kariba/Sanyati Lodge (by boat)
After breakfast, drop your car off at the hotel and transfer t Harare International Airport. Fly from Harare to kariba, Zimbabwe's inland sea stretching over 5.200 kilometers. This great water reservoir was created by damming a section of the Zambezi River and flooding the plains, a mammoth operation in which all the inhabitants of the region, man and beast, were relocated to the highlands . Only the trees were submerged in the floods and in the dry Eason the etrified trees stand above the water level as testimonials to this amazing feat of engineering. The lake is dotted with islands and ringed by a shoreline rich in game - elephant, hippo, crocodile, and buffalo. Zebra, impala and waterbuck are common sights. Transfer from the airport to the jetty and cross lade kariba by boat to Sanyati Lodge, kariba. The three-day itinerary provides excellent opportunities for viewing a variety of game and virdlife from this luxurious lodge.
Day 11: Sanyati Lodge/Kariba (by boat)
Kariba/harare/Johannesburg (by air)
After breakfast, take a boat across lade Kariba to the jetty on the other side and transfer to kariba Airport for your return flight to Harare and then to Johannesburg.
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