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Zimbabwe Classic: Falls, Hwange & Mana
Lance's home country at its best: the Falls, Hwange's waterholes and the wild river country of Mana Pools.
- Length
- 11 nights
- Countries
- Zimbabwe
- Best for
- Wildlife lovers, second safaris
- Best time
- June to October
- Getting around
- Light-aircraft flights
The route
- Nights 1–3
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
The Falls, a sunset cruise and a slow start after the long flight.
- Nights 4–7
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe
Fly in for four nights of waterholes and open plains, with lion, buffalo, sable and painted dogs.
- Nights 8–11
Mana Pools National Park
Zimbabwe
Fly north to the Zambezi for walking, canoeing and some of the most beautiful river scenery in Africa.
Make it longer: Add a Lake Kariba houseboat for three nights of slow time on the water.
A sample route to tailor, not a fixed departure. Lodges, flights and activities are confirmed when we plan your trip.
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