6 Night Zimbabwe Safari - Linkwasha & Ruckomechi Camp

€6.560,00

This 7 day luxury safari explores two of most outstanding and spectacular wildlife areas in Zimbabwe. Begin in a remote private concession in Hwange National Park – the largest park in Zimbabwe – where incredible concentrations of predators and plains game roam, before taking in Ruckomechi’s scenic and private wildlife viewing alongside the broad Zambezi River adjacent to Mana Pools National Park.

This itinerary is available from May - November only, when Zimbabwe experiences its dry season, offering excellent game-viewing on land.

Collections: Luxury African Safari Itineraries in Zimbabwe, Safari Itineraries

Type: Luxury Safari

The route

6 Night Zimbabwe Safari - Linkwasha & Ruckomechi Camp

DAY 1 HWANGE CONCESSION

You are met on arrival at Victoria Falls and assisted onto your scheduled charter flight to the Hwange Airstrip for 3 nights at Linkwasha Camp in the private Hwange Concession. The camp's excellent location stands sentryover a magnificent plainand a waterhole that is a magnet for game all year round. On day 1 you will take part in an evening safari activity.

DAY 2&3 HWANGE CONCESSION

Hwange's mix of different landscape types means that game viewing is productive year-round. Lion, large herds of elephant, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, sable, eland, zebra and impala are often seen. Safari activities include game drives & walking safaris. Game can also be viewed from a water-level hide in front of the camp or from a romantic star-bes at the nearby Scott's Pan. On day 2&3 you will take part in a morning and evening activity.

DAY 4 MANA POOLS

After a tasty breakfast, a light aircraft will transfer you over Lake Kariba and onwards to the Zambezi Valley. Situated on a large private concession adjacent to Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi looks out over the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Ten spacious tents, along with a generous main space, enjoy the beautiful vista of the Zambezi River while broad-canopied ana trees provide glorious shade throughout the camp. On day 4 you will take part in an evening activity at Ruckomechi Camp.

DAY 5&6 MANA POOLS

Situated on the western boundary of the iconic Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi Camp is a photographer's paradise, whether from a vehicle, on a boat or on foot. The camp offers a variety of activities from day and night game drives, boating, canoeing and fishing to walking safaris. On day 5&6 you will take part in a morning and evening activity.

DAY 7 MANA POOLS

Conclude your stay at Ruckomechi Camp with a tasty breakfast before taking your scenic charter flight back to Victoria Falls. This 6 night safari in Zimbabwe can easily be extended to include a stay in Toka Loka Camp, situated a few kilometers from the Victoria Falls. Here you can experience the Falls themselves and the mighty Zambezi and all its offerings from another perspective.

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

Included

Fully inclusive rate of accommodation, bed levy, activities, meals, beverages, laundry and park fees (where applicable)

Unforgettable, low-altitude, scenic flights between camps, offering breathtaking aerial views of some of Botswana's iconic regions. Flights start and end in Victoria Falls and finish in, as per package description, but can be altered to suit your wishes

20kg of luggage is permitted per person, in small manageable bags (no suitcases)

Excluded

Long-haul flights and connecting flights to Victoria Falls

Additional excursions

Tips, gratuities, curios & personal items

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Provisional bookings are held for 2 weeks only before system automatically releases them. Please confirm your booking with a 20% deposit within this period

DEPOSIT POLICY: 20% deposit required latest 14 days after confirmation; Balance due no later than 60 days before arrival. If canceled 121 days or more we refund 50% of the deposit and keep 50%

CANCELLATION POLICY: 120 - 61 days, 20% of deposit is kept; 60 - 31 days, 50% of total payment forfeited; 30 - 0 days, 100% of total payment is forfeited

Government rates and levies are subject to change without prior notice

Water and land-based activities are subject to permitting water levels

A strict luggage allowance of 20 kg per person is applicable for all charter flights as small aircraft are used. Luggage must be in small manageable bags, not suitcases

Quotes are subject to change with reference to fuel price increases, any changes in departure taxes and navigation fees as prescribed by the Government of Zimbabwe

AT A GLANCE

This itinerary offers a taste of two of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich areas in Zimbabwe - Hwange and Mana Pools National Park. The areas represented in this 6 night itinerary are at their peak for game-viewing during the middle and later parts of the Zimbabwe dry season (July - October), when vegetation is sparse making sightings easier. Safari activities are focused on water-based activities and land-based activities (water levels permitting).

This itinerary is available from April to October only

Romantic star beds are available within close proximity of Ruckomechi Camp

Experience pure luxury in remote and pristine game viewing locations

Minimum child age is 6 years, for families travelling with children between 6 and 12 years, private activities need to be booked and paid for. Children between 6 and 16 years must share with an adult/s in the same room. The minimum age for boating activities is 6 years, while the minimum age for walking activities is 13 years (subject to availability)

Internet access is not available, allowing guests to be fully present in the beauty which surrounds them

There is no air conditioning but the safari tents are spacious and very well ventilated with the use of ceiling and/or pedestal fans

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

We would love to help you plan an amazing safari in Africa. While this itinerary is available as suggested, it can also be customized to suit your individual budget, interests and time constraints.