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Full Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative who will help you complete immigration and customs formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the Arrivals Hall. From here you will be collected and transferred to Cape Grace Hotel, where you will stay for five nights.
Day 2
After breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be collected for a full day, city and table mountain tour.
Day 3
After breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be collected for a Private, Full Day Winelands Tour.
Day 4
After breakfast, you will be collected for a Private, Full Day Cape Point Tour.
Day 5
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town.
Day 6
After breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to the airport to connect with your scheduled flight to Livingstone. Upon arrival in Livingstone, after completing immigrations and customs formalities, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Toka Leya Camp, where you will stay for two nights.
Depending on your arrival time, it is recommended that you take advantage of the included sundowner cruise this afternoon.
Day 7
Enjoy one full day at camp and exploring the falls.
Day 8
After breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your scheduled charter flight to Linkwasha Camp, where you will stay for three nights.
Day 9 – 10
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Linkwasha Camp.
Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe at 14 651 km² with varied habitats and vegetation types – meaning that game drives are exciting with always something new to be seen. During night game drives you can see nocturnal species such as lesser bushbaby, spotted hyaena, leopard, lion, Selous mongoose, pangolin, caracal, porcupine, scrub hare, springhare and even honey badger.
An authentic village experience takes place in a manner that is respectful to all parties. Usually around four hours and guided by one of the local villagers or a Wilderness guide, it often includes a guided tour of the school, meeting the headman or headwoman and enjoying cultural exchanges with the villagers.
Hwange was proclaimed some 80 years ago and has served as a haven for one of the densest concentrations of game in Africa. There is no better way to experience this park than on foot with one of our experienced safari guides on a walking safari.
Day 11
After a morning activity and breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Ruckomechi Camp, where you will stay for three nights.
Day 12 – 13
Enjoy two full days of activities. Situated on the western boundary of the iconic Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi Camp is a photographer’s paradise, whether in a vehicle, on a boat or on foot.
Game drives early in the morning or late afternoon take place in open Land Rovers and are done in the private concession as well as the National Park, accessing a diversity of habitats, and therefore a wide range of wildlife.
Boat cruises down this stretch of the Zambezi River are in nine-seater pontoons or in a six-seater speed boat. Canoes are a more adventurous option to see the large numbers of waterbirds and other wildlife that are attracted to the river and seasonal pans.
Mana Pools National Park is a remote, beautiful place that is best experienced on foot on a nature walk, led by a professional guide. This thrilling way of exploring the surrounding bush often heralds many exciting sightings.
You can also participate in catch and release fishing. Bream (tilapia), barbel (catfish) and tigerfish are the some of the more common fish found at Mana Pools. Keen fishermen are encouraged to bring their own equipment because the camp only carries basic fishing tackle (subject to availability of boats and is at an additional cost, per boat per hour payable direct).
There is no better way of falling asleep than being serenaded by the sounds of nature while you gaze up at the starry skies of Africa. Our romantic Star Bed is situated near a productive waterhole.
The multiplicity of birdlife in the area includes three-banded courser, western banded snake-eagle, Arnot’s chat, green-capped eremomela, African golden oriole, Lilian’s lovebird, Böhm’s spinetail and Meve’s starling.
Day 14
After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Harare. Connect here with your departure flight.
Return home, taking with you the sights, sounds, and memories of an incredible Southern Africa vacation!
Included / Not Included
Included
- Scheduled activities/tours (i.e. with other guests) as specified. Most safari camps and lodges include two game activities per day (morning and afternoon);
- Alluring Africa’s local reps available 24/7 while traveling;
- Services of lodge guides and staff;
- Air/ground transfers as specified;
- Accommodation taxes, applicable tourism levies and all relevant Value Added Government Sales Tax (GST);
- Relevant park fees;
- All accommodation as specified;
- Excursions/activities as specified;
- Drinks – differs between camps/lodges;
- Laundry can be done at most camps/lodges and hotels. In some cases this is included in the tariff quoted;
- Alluring Africa final documentation.
Excluded
- Meals, drinks, laundry, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified;
- Any scheduled flights and related taxes not specified;
- Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance;
- Staff gratuities;
- Any new gov. taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control;
- Any items of a personal nature or anything not specifically stated as included;
- International airfare.