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Jul 17: Fly to Zimbabwe
After a visit in London, fly to Harare. Commercial flight to Kariba. Private float plane through Zambezi River Gorge into Mana Pools National Park. Accommodation: Ruckomechi CampJul 18-19: Guided Game Drives, Etc.
Luxury camp with 12 thatched chalets, full facilities on bank of Zambezi River. Good game, fantastic guides, canoeing. Private bubble bath on river bank. Lion, cape buffalo, wild dog, hippo, impala, waterbuck.Jul 20: Fly to Maun, Botswana
Overnight at cheap hotel. Dinner in town.Jul 21: Pick up Land Rover
Drive to Moremi National Park in the Okavango Delta.Accommodation: Camp OkutiJul 22-23: Guided Game Drives
Mid-range camp with thatched chalets, full facilities, good game, OK guides. Lion, giraffe, zebra, hippo.Jul 24-26: Explore Moremi National Park
Independent camping at First Bridge campground. Basic facilities including wood fire-heated shower block. About 15 campsites free of people, but teeming with Vervet monkeys and baboons. Nighttime visits from hyenas.Jul 27: Drive into Chobe National Park
Stay at luxury camp with canvas "tents," hardwood floors, porcelain tub, full facilities. Great for elephants.Accommodation: Savute Safari LodgeJul 28: Stay in Chobe National Park
Crowded with people, elephants, hippos and antelope including rare sable. Sunset river cruise.Accommodation: Chobe Safari LodgeJul 29-30: Drive to Victoria Falls
Stay at cheap hotel with laundry facilities. Helicopter flight over falls.Jul 31: Drive to Chizarira National Park
Pass through remote tribal areas. Camp at private campsite overlooking gorge, no facilities.Aug 1-2: Drive to Matusadona National Park
Pass through remote tribal areas. Camp at private bush site at Jenje. Very wild. Known for its lions. Zip up your tent at night.Aug 3: Drive to Iwaba Lodge
Use remote route to Gokwe. Iwaba was a private reserve for rhinos, since closed. No lions, but lots of other game.Aug 4: Drive to Harare
Return flight to London, then home.Page updated
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