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Duration:

Days

Group size:

Single supplement:

Destinations:

Zimbabwe, Eastern Hwange National Park, Matobo National Park, Mashatu Game Reserve

Departs From:

Eastern Hwange National Park

Ends In:

Mashatu Game Reserve

Travel Styles:

Booking validity:

–

Best Months to Visit

january, february, march

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Located in western Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in the country and is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife. Home to one of the biggest elephant populations in the world, as well as around 100 mammal species, the park is a wonderland for animal lovers. Several […]

Type: Luxury Tented Camp

Khulu Bush Camp “Grandfather” is located on a private concession of 6,000 acres.
One of the many charms of this camp is that it offers guests luxurious and private accommodation accompanied with old world hospitality.

Khulu comprises of 6 bespoke, thatched, safari style suites built onto slightly elevated platforms. Each well-appointed room is designed in a modern and contemporary style but has minimal impact to the surroundings and environment.The units have an indoor and outdoor shower and balcony for game viewing. The camp currently has a total capacity of only 12 people. All rooms overlook an ancient riverbed, the waterhole in this riverbed is known to attract a variety of the greatest wildlife and birdlife in Hwange. Khulu’s main area provides a full bar which also commands view of the waterhole and has in stock a variety of local and imported beverages.There is a plunge pool as well as a fire pit for stargazing and night caps.The camp has borehole water throughout and an on site laundry service.

Type: Luxury Tented Camp

Type: Lodge

Amalinda Lodge, an African inspired refuge, where world-class facilities combine with the spiritual energy, allure and unique beauty, for which the Matobo Hills is so celebrated.

The granite domes and castle kopjes of the Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe, are among the most majestic rock sceneries in the world. Nestled in this unique range of hills is Camp Amalinda, situated only 45kms from Bulawayo.
Amalinda consists of nine individually thatched rooms including 3 honeymoon suites, 3 family rooms, 2 double rooms & 1 single room, which are all set into the huge boulders.
Each room is steeped in African historical artefacts of a bygone era and tucked away into an ancient bushman’s shelter, Camp Amalinda’s charm will leave an indelible impression on every visitor.

Type: Lodge

Amalinda Lodge, an African inspired refuge, where world-class facilities combine with the spiritual energy, allure and unique beauty, for which the Matobo Hills is so celebrated.

Type: Lodge

Amalinda Lodge, an African inspired refuge, where world-class facilities combine with the spiritual energy, allure and unique beauty, for which the Matobo Hills is so celebrated.

Type: Lodge

14 luxury suites situated on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert and water is its most precious resource.

Each of the air-conditioned suites at Mashatu Lodge is tastefully decorated and includes impressive black and white prints of Africa’s most beautiful animals. A double bed and an extra-large single bed, together with a seating area that includes a single day bed, comfortably accommodates families. The ample en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower facilities and a separate W.C. complete the well-appointed suites.

Two large swimming pools are a focal point to cool down and relax between game activities.

Meals are a sumptuous celebration of traditional African Cuisine – flavoursome but lacking in ostentation. Fresh fruits, vegetables, home-made breads and pies, succulent meat dishes and delicious desserts will appeal to a guest who appreciates home cooking at its best.

With a fully stock curio shop for retail therapy, a Discovery Room offering a glimpse into another world with ancient relics that will amaze, and on on-site spa offering luxurious and relaxing treatments – Mashatu Lodge has something for everyone in the family.

Type: Lodge

14 luxury suites situated on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert and water is its most precious resource.

Two large swimming pools are a focal point to cool down and relax between game activities.

Type: Lodge

14 luxury suites situated on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert and water is its most precious resource.

Two large swimming pools are a focal point to cool down and relax between game activities.

Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana, nestled on the edge of a Leadwood forest overlooking the vast floodplains of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve.Khwai River Lodge is home to luxury tents on raised wooden platforms with traditional African thatch roof. Private decks with easy chairs and hammocks offering panoramic views of the vast wilderness.Inside you’ll […]

Mashatu is the epitome of all that defines wilderness areas in Africa. A hidden gem situated in Botswana, Mashatu Game Reserve consists of 42,000 hectares of privately owned land in the conserved wilderness area known as the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Nestled in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, where the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers […]

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

On arrival, after clearing customs and immigration, proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your transfer to Khulu Bush Camp where you will spend three nights.

Location:

LocationEastern Hwange National Park

Accommodation:

Accommodation Khulu Bush Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis Tea and Coffee Only

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 2

Khulu Bush Camp is the smaller, more intimate sister lodge to its neighbouring Ivory Lodge. The excellent accessibility does not take away from its unparalleled feeling of seclusion and remoteness in the true African wilderness. Khulu Bush Camp is a tribute to Cedric Wilde, one of the Directors of the Amalinda Safari Collection, who it is named after. Khulu is the community and staff’s affectionate name for Cedric and it means ‘grandfather’. If you are lucky enough to be in camp with Khulu himself your evenings will be spent around the fire, talking of days gone by and strumming to old country tunes.

The beauty of this camp is that it combines luxurious and private accommodation with old world hospitality. Khulu overlooks an ancient riverbed, in today’s terms called a ‘vlei’, known to attract a variety of the greatest wildlife and bird life in Hwange National Park, right on your doorstep.

Early morning game drives set out at the crack of dawn with our licensed guides, both into the National park and their own 6000 acre concession. Mornings are usually productive, with plenty of hyena and wilddog as well as the other plains game. Afternoon and evening drives in the same area leave at 3:00pm and return with spotting torch by night. Animals and birds seen in the afternoons are prolific with sometimes close encounters with the majestic Presidential Elephant Heard.

Walking safaris include approaching big herds and cats, an exciting chance to get up close and personal with the small and large creatures of the park.

There is also the opportunity to go on a Dete Cultural Tour or relax for a Pan Sit at the lodge.

Location:

LocationEastern Hwange National Park

Accommodation:

Accommodation Khulu Bush Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 3

Location:

LocationEastern Hwange National Park

Accommodation:

Accommodation Khulu Bush Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 4

After a morning game drive you will be transferred to Amalinda Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

LocationMatobo National Park

Accommodation:

Accommodation Amalinda Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 5

Enjoy two full days of activities at Camp Amalinda.

Activities through this enchanting area are led by knowledgeable and professional guides. Your choice of activities include:

Historic trek to Rhodes’ grave and “View of the World”: Drive through the granite hills in the footsteps of Cecil John Rhodes. Visit his world famous tomb known as “View of the World”, it’s an historical experience not to be forgotten. his “dwala” is known as “the dwelling place of spirits” or rather “Amalindidzimu” and the view will leave you breathless.

Walks to world renowned caves and bushman paintings: Explore the hills where mysterious nomads once held their sacred ceremonies. The rocky granite topography boasts more than 2000 sites of the San (Bushman) tribes and is probably the richest source of San rock art known. This area, and several famous rocks here – known to the Ndebele people – hold spiritual significance of bygone rituals. Here, you can learn about their trials and tribulations, hopes and aspirations.

Game drives into the National Park: The Matopos region has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the highest concentration of rock art in southern Africa. Some of the prolific species include the black eagle and rock hyrax.

Rhino walks (own account) can be done on vehicle or on foot.

Location:

LocationMatobo National Park

Accommodation:

Accommodation Amalinda Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 6

Location:

LocationMatobo National Park

Accommodation:

Accommodation Amalinda Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 7

After a morning game drive, you will be collected from your lodge for a private transfer to the Bulawayo airport for your charter flight to Limpopo. Here you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your road transfer to Mashatu Lodge where you will spend three nights.

The Tuli Private Game Reserve is situated in a unique location full of history. Here, visitors will be surrounded by basalt formations, sandstone hills and ridges, riverbeds, riverine forests, open grass plains and marsh. Shared between local communities and private landowners, this 78 000-hectare reserve is home to the largest elephant population on private land in Africa and many other wildlife species, as well as over 350 avian species. Also in the reserve are historical Bushmen paintings and the remnants of ancient settlements.

Location:

LocationMashatu Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation Mashatu Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 8

Enjoy two full days of activities at Mashatu Main Camp.

An early morning call at 6:00 am heralds a new day in Africa’s most exciting game reserve. After a light snack, your early morning game drive allows you to explore the magnificence nature. On return to the camp a hearty brunch is served. Spend the morning relaxing by the pool or in the Discovery Room. Following high tea in the late afternoon, you set off again in search of game. Round off another perfect day at Mashatu with a delicious dinner at the camp, and the companionship of your fellow guests and the Mashatu hospitality staff. Allow the memories of your day’s game viewing to lull you off to dreamland when you fall into bed, tired but contented.

Activities that can be booked at an additional cost include: horseback safaris, mountain bike safaris, walking safaris, local village visit, hide experiences. It is suggested that you book these activities in advance.

Location:

LocationMashatu Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation Mashatu Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 9

This morning after breakfast you will head to the Mashatu photographic hide for an incredible up close and personal game viewing activity. The photographic hide will be booked exclusively for your family (subject to availability).

Sit quietly and watch animals moving directly towards you, all the while taking pictures from unique angles, resulting in unique and exceptional quality photography. Mashatu is a semi-arid area, which means that animals are attracted to water in the dry season (June – October). This makes it an excellent location where animals literally come to you!

Photographic hides are structures built to maximize the photographic potential of the animal subjects that visit them. These hides can be used to view wildlife in the normal manner but have been positioned with consideration of the angle of the sun, the background and the angle the viewer occupies in relation to the animals and birds.

A professional wildlife photographer will accompany participants to the hides. They are on hand to tutor both aspiring and experienced photographers in camera techniques which will see a vast improvement in the quality of their images. You may use the hides for normal game viewing purposes as well as for photography. You will be accompanied by the photographic guide or a ranger from Mashatu Game Reserve.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Mashatu Game Reserve.

Location:

LocationMashatu Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation Mashatu Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 10

After breakfast and a morning game drive, you will be collected from your lodge for your transfer to the airport for your flight home, taking the sights, sounds, and memories of an incredible safari, home with you!

Location:

LocationMashatu Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation Mashatu Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast

Rates

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Price Includes:

– 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 Goverment 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.

Price Excludes:

– 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.

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Africa Option 2: Green Season