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Mana Pools & Lake Kariba
Walk with a guide in Mana Pools, then slow right down on a Lake Kariba houseboat.
- Length
- 9 nights
- Countries
- Zimbabwe
- Best for
- Walkers, photographers, groups of friends
- Best time
- June to October
- Getting around
- Light-aircraft flights
The route
- Nights 1–4
Mana Pools National Park
Zimbabwe
Fly in by light aircraft. Guided walks across the floodplain, canoeing on the Zambezi and elephants among the albida trees.
- Nights 5–7
Lake Kariba houseboat
Zimbabwe
Your own floating lodge off Matusadona: sunrise game viewing from the water, tiger fishing and long sunset dinners on deck.
- Nights 8–9
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Fly to the Falls for a guided tour and a final sunset on the Zambezi before heading home.
Make it longer: Start with four nights in Hwange for the full Zimbabwe safari.
A sample route to tailor, not a fixed departure. Lodges, flights and activities are confirmed when we plan your trip.
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