Safaris

Mana Pools & Kariba Safari

Private Safari to Zambia & Zimbabwe

Trip overview

Travel by boat on Lake Kariba
Boat and canoe safaris on Lower Zambezi
Game walks in Mana Pools & Matusadona National Park
Exclusive and intense: 3 national parks in 2 countries
Short flight transfers – long-lasting experiences!

Travel details

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An extraordinary and immersive wilderness safari to Zambia and Zimbabwe. By safari vehicle, on foot, and by boat, you'll discover fantastic wildlife encounters and enjoy unforgettable moments in nature. Time to unwind and relax in pristine and remote wilderness areas without sacrificing comfort. The varied itinerary with short distances and different modes of transport makes this trip a truly unique holiday experience.

Three days of diverse safari opportunities await you in the heart of one of Zambia's most breathtaking wilderness regions, the Lower Zambezi National Park. The park stretches along the mighty Zambezi River, bordered by steep banks, dense forests, and open savannas. A particular highlight is wildlife viewing from boats and canoes: Gliding silently, you'll approach elephants, hippos, and crocodiles without disturbing them. Numerous antelope species, buffalo, and colorful birds such as bee-eaters and kingfishers can also be spotted here.

Mana Pools National Park is famous for its vast floodplains and numerous small waterholes (“pools”), this park is a paradise for wildlife observers. Especially during the dry season, large herds of elephants and buffalo gather at the waterholes, while hippos and crocodiles dominate the riverbed. The open landscape with its grassy plains, river islands, and riparian forests offers ideal conditions for walking safaris and game drives. Here you can experience Africa's wildlife up close and observe lions, wild dogs, and numerous bird species.

On the western shore of Lake Kariba lies Matusadona National Park, which is easily accessible by plane. This park boasts a dramatic combination of shoreline, cliffs, dense mopane and miombo woodlands, and open savannahs. Matusadona is home to rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and numerous antelope species. The diverse landscape and proximity to water make every safari here particularly appealing, as animals are frequently spotted along the shores and in the open plains.

Tailor-made suggested itinerary*

1 Lusaka
Arrival at Lusaka airport & transfer to accommodation
1 night in a lodge near the city

2 Lower Zambezi National Park
Drive to Lower Zambezi National Park & Sundowner boat cruise
1 night in a lodge as on the previous day

3-4 Lower Zambezi National Park
Full day game drive in the park
Wildlife safari by boat and canoe
2 nights in a lodge on the banks of the Zambezi

5 Mana Pools National Park
Border crossing into Zimbabwe
Boat safari and game drive in Mana Pools National Park
1 night in a comfort tent

6-7 Mana Pools National Park
Guided walking safaris and wildlife viewing by 4x4 vehicle
2 nights in a comfort tent

8 Flight over Lake Kariba
Flight from Mana Pools to Matusadona National Park
Game drive in the national park
1 night in a safari lodge

9-10 Matusadona National Park
Walking Safaris and game drives in park
Boat safari on Lake Kariba
2 nights in a safari lodge

11 Flight to Harare
Flight from Rokari Airstrip to Harare airport
Departure from Lusaka

* This is a sample itinerary and can be tailored to suit your own personal needs and budget

Various pre and post trips can be arranged

South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe, Matopo & Hwange National Park

Services

English speaking local safari guide
7 nights at 3* safari lodges / tented camps
3 nights in comfort tents at Mana Pools National Park
10 breakfasts, 10 picnic lunches, 10 dinners
Drinking water in the vehicle

All transfers and safaris in 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof
All boat transfers
2 canoe/boat trips at Lower Zambezi National Park
3 walking safaris at Matusadona und Mana Pools
Boat safari on Lake Kariba
2 charter flights Mana Pools – Rokari – Harare
All permits, entrance and national park fees

Dates

Tailor-made programs, detailed itineraries and rates are available upon request.

Prices

11-day land program from Lusaka / to Harare
based on 6 people from $4,740 per person
based on 4 people from $5,160 per person
based on 2 people from $6,590 per person