DRIFTERS CAMPING SAFARI ZIMBABWE

16 Tage Kleingruppenreise

ab/bis Johannesburg

http://www.sa-travel.de/zimbabwe/reise/drifters-camping-safari-zimbabwe/

ab 1645 EUR

Die Touren von Drifters stecken voller Abenteuer. Der Veranstalter von Overland-Safaris ist seit über 30 Jahren einer der größten und renommiertesten im südlichen Afrika. Diese Tour ist eine klassiche Camping Safari in Zweier-Zelten, Campingbetten werden gestellt. Es muss also niemand auf Matten auf dem Boden schlafen. Einige Nächte wird auch in festen Unterkünften übernachtet. Ein Schlafsack und Handtücher müssen für diese Tour aber mitgebracht werden, der Schlafsack kann auch im voraus gegen Gebühr mitgebucht werden. Der Transport erfolgt im rustikalen aber dennoch bequemen Safaritruck mit hohen Fenstern für gute Sicht.

Diese Tour ist eine Abenteuertour, jeder Mitreisende sollte eine gewisse offene Grundhaltung mitbringen. Es wird erwartet, dass die Reisenden die Gruppenarbeit im üblichen Rahmen unterstützen (Zeltaufbau, Geschirrabwasch etc.). Einzelreisende müssen sich evtl. ein Zimmer/Zelt mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichen Mitreisenden teilen, dafür fällt kein Einzelzimmerzuschlag an.

Die Toursprache für diese Safari ist englisch, die Gruppe ist international. Die Altersstruktur liegt zwischen 18 und 55 Jahren (Ausnahmen nur auf Anfrage). Die maximale Teilnehmerzahl liegt bei 17 Personen mit einem Durchschnitt von 10 Personen pro Tour. Anders als bei vielen anderen Safari-Anbietern fällt bei Drifters kein Local Payment bzw. Food Kitty an. Alle im Tourverlauf inkludierten Leistungen sind im voraus gebucht und bezahlt. Lediglich optionale Aktivitäten und nicht inkludierte Mahlzeiten müssen direkt vor Ort bezahlt werden.

Gerne vermitteln wir auch die passenden Flüge oder zu der Tour passende Flughafentransfers sowie Vor- oder Nachübernachtungen. Da alle Drifters Safaris in der Regel früh morgens starten und erst am späten Nachmittag wieder eintreffen, sollte mindestens jeweils eine Vorübernachtung am Startort und eine Nachübernachtung am Zielort dazugebucht werden.

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Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries on the sub-continent, Zimbabwe can boast of spectacular features including ancient ruins from an unknown past, one of the largest rivers in Africa and an abundance of game and wildlife reserves, an efficient tourism infrastructure and a vibrant – friendly local population. Our tour is primarily a camping safari with limited comforts but unlimited adventure. Flexibility and an open mind are essential.

DAY 1: JHB – GREAT ZIMBABWE
We depart from the GREENFIRE LODGE JOHANNESBURG at 06h30 and travel north to cross the border at Beit Bridge around noon. After completing the formalities at the border we continue northward towards Masvingo and on to Great Zimbabwe, where we spend our first night in relative comfort. Own Expense Meals.

DAY 2 – 3: SAVE RIVER GAME RESERVE
Rising with the sun, we visit the Monument to view the magnificent structures, and to ponder over the mystery surrounding their origin. Thereafter we continue east to the Save River Game Reserve, an area offering some of the finest wilderness in Zimbabwe. We will spend two nights here in our private rustic bush camp, and will explore the area both on foot and in an open vehicle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4: EASTERN HIGHLANDS
Leaving the Lowveld, we travel through Mutare, and into the Eastern Highlands, an area of spectacular scenery, forests, mountains and waterfalls. This afternoon we will conduct a short hike in the surrounding mountains. Camp the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5: CHINHOYI
An early start, we travel westward along the winding descent into the capital city, Harare, where we enjoy a short stop for lunch (own expense). Leaving Harare, we continue to our overnight stop near Chinhoyi, where we spend the remainder of the day enjoying a walk in the wilderness surrounding our camp. (Breakfast, Dinner)

DAY 6: KARIBA
A short drive today before we descend into the Zambezi Valley on a road that follows ancestral Elephant paths. Then it’s on to Lake Kariba, the third largest man-made lake in the world. In the afternoon we enjoy a boat cruise on the lake, return to camp the night on the shores. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7: ZAMBIA
After exploring the town of Kariba, we cross the dam wall to enter Zambia. Our next stop is Gwabi, at the confluence of the Kafue and mighty Zambezi rivers. The afternoon is spent preparing for the upcoming canoe trip. We camp the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 8 – 10: ZAMBEZI CANOE TRIP
A mighty river literally boiling with hippo and crocodiles, and luring every imaginable animal to drink from its sandy banks, the Zambezi needs very little introduction – and justifiably so. We start the adventure from Gwabi and then continue down the River, past Mana Pools, at our own pace. Paddling with the strong current, we spend two days on the water, game viewing and bird watching, camping wild on islands each night. The trip ends at the Chongwe River. We transfer back by boat to overnight once again at Gwabi camp where we enjoy a welcome restaurant meal. (own expense). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 11 – 12: VICTORIA FALLS
An early start this morning, we travel though Zambia, via Livingstone, and then view the phenomenal Victoria Falls before crossing the original steel Railway Bridge to Zimbabwe. Here you are able to wander around, exploring the multitude of curio stalls and the other attractions that this bustling town has to offer. We spend two nights here in the GREENFIRE LODGE VICTORIA FALLS, giving those who wish to do so the opportunity of participating in a day’s white-water rafting below the Fall’s (own expense). We will eat at a restaurant on one of these two nights (own expense). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

DAY 13: HWANGE
Leaving the vibrant town of Victoria Falls, we head for our private bush camp in Hwange. This afternoon / evening we will conduct an extensive open-vehicle game drive / walk in search of the herds of game that this area is so well known for. Camp the night. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 14: BULAWAYO – MATOBO
An early start, after breakfast we head for the wide streets of Bulawayo, and then on to our camp nestled amongst the precariously balancing boulders of Matobo. This afternoon we enjoy a game drive and rhino tracking on foot – in the National Park, before returning to camp for a celebratory meal at the local restaurant. (own expense). (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 15: LIMPOPO
Starting the homeward journey, we cross the border back into South Africa, and then travel the short distance to our camp within a private game reserve in Kalahari sandveld. We will spend the afternoon here simply relaxing, and viewing bushman paintings and animals on the property. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 16: JOHANNESBURG
A leisurely start this morning, we pack up camp and continue south to arrive in Johannesburg in the afternoon. (Breakfast)

The day by day descriptions published are intended as a rough guideline only. Adventure travel by nature is unpredictable, weather patterns, game migrations, road conditions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that ultimately are for the client’s benefit. It is essential that clients are flexible and open minded in this regard.