# Mana Pools, Hwange and Linyanti Luxury Safari Adventure Tours > A 10-day luxury safari across Botswana and Zimbabwe: 3 nights in the Linyanti, a private concession bordering Chobe National Park, 3 nights in Hwange National Park, and 3 nights at Mana Pools on the Zambezi River, with mokoro and canoe trips. ## Overview **Location:** Hwange National Park **Duration:** 10 days, 0 hour, 0 min **Price:** from US$6662 per person **Tour Type:** Multi Day Tours, & Safaris **Difficulty:** Easy **Guide Language:** English **Available:** 08/02/2020 to 12/31/2022 ## Description What you can expect Our action-packed 10-day luxury safaris in Southern Africa takes you on one of the greatest adventure safaris in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Explore the Linyanti wetlands on a guided nature walk and see an abundance of free-roaming wildlife such as large herds of elephant, impala, wildebeest, giraffe and buffalo. Canoe down the Zambezi River and see elephant families quenching their thirst in the river in the Hwange National Park, the largest reserve in Zimbabwe, which is home to a profusion of wildlife including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. The trip ends with 3 nights in Mana Pools National Park, one of the greenest parts of Zimbabwe, where you can canoe past the riverside forests. Do this because Spend your 10 days in luxury safari camps in Botswana and luxury safari lodges in Zimbabwe. Your safari expeditions in Africa begins with 3-nights in African Bush Camps Linyanti Expeditions, located in a private concession bordering the Chobe National Park, a simple, classic safari camp. Experience superb wildlife such as herds of elephant and buffalo on a walking safari and 4x4 game drive. A scheduled light aircraft flight will take you to African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions, where you will spend 3-nights in luxury safari camps in Zimbabwe. Located in Hwange National Park, Somalisa Expeditions Camp is known as the land of giants due to its presence of big elephant herds, kudu, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena and other wildlife. End off your African Safari tours with 3-nights at African Bush Camps Zambezi Expeditions, located in Mana Pools National Park, known for its floodplains full of wildlife and its views of the Zambezi River. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, fishing and bird watching. Day 1 - 3: Linyanti Concessions, Linyanti River, Botswana Upon your arrival at Maun Airport in Botswana, you will charter a scheduled flight to African Bush Camps Linyanti Expeditions, where you will spend 3-nights in a Canvas Tent complete with ensuite bathroom and a "star suite". Upon your arrival at Linyanti Expeditions, check-in at your accommodation, have some lunch and relax before your first safari activity. Linyanti Expeditions is located in Linyanti Concessions with several packs of predators such as wild dog, lion, leopard and cheetah. Night drives allow for the discovery of nocturnal creatures such as civets, genets, honey badgers and spring hares. Enjoy the following planned activities. Game drives options consist of morning, afternoon and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy sights of large populations of elephant and buffalo. Game drives at Linyanti are lead by experienced ranger/guides who are keen to share stories about the reserve and its wildlife and are knowledgeable about the hidden spots best for game viewing. Guided Walking safaris at Linyanti Botswana is a big focus as it allows for closer encounters with smaller wildlife who are easily approached on foot rather than in vehicles. For your safety, your guide/ranger will be armed at all times and these walking safaris are only conducted when the bush is not too thick. Mokoro safaris at Linyanti let you glide through the rivers and tributaries with a River guide in a dugout canoe, passing a wide variety of wildlife. Traditionally, Mokoros were made out of indigenous trees, but today it is made out of fiberglass, with nature conservation in mind. Note that Mokoro Safaris are only available when the water level permits. Linyanti is very good for birding. From Arnot's and Goliath heron to the long-crested eagle, there are many species to look and listen for. 3-Nights at African Bush Camps Linyanti Expeditions, Botswana Located in the private concession bordering Chobe National Park, Linyanti Expeditions is an intimate camp comprising of 6 tents for a maximum of 12 guests. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with eco-friendly toilet and an outdoor bucket shower. Each tent has a gazebo extension for the experience of sleeping under the stars in a mesh enclosed area. In the evening, enjoy a dining extravaganza in the main tented area with an open fire. Your 3-night stay includes accommodation, all meals, tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages except premium spirits and champagne, laundry, game drives, walking safaris, mokoro safaris (water level dependent) and bird watching. Day 4 - 6: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe Soon after breakfast and check out at African Bush Camps Linyanti Expeditions, charter a scheduled light aircraft flight to African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions, where you will spend 3-nights in a comfortable and spacious Meru style tent including an ensuite bathroom. Upon your arrival at Somalisa Expeditions, check-in at your accommodation, relax and enjoy some lunch before your first safari activity. Somalisa Expeditions is inside Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, which has plenty of wildlife. Your included activities are as follows. Game Drives at from Somalisa Expeditions, Hwange National Park are lead by expert ranger/guides in open 4x4 vehicles, from which you will be able to see herds of elephant, kudu, antelopes, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard and hyena. Somalisa Expeditions walking safaris allow you to discover everything that the African bush has to offer, with closer encounters with the smaller animals for one to two hours. Private safari bush walks can also be arranged. Bird watching in Hwange national park offers you the best birding opportunities in Zimbabwe. Listen for the racket-tailed roller and the kori bustard and take a photograph of the Martial eagle. There are more than 400 bird species in the Hwange park. 3-Nights at African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions, Zimbabwe Hwange is known for its large herds of elephants. There are six elegant Meru style tents with ensuite bathrooms. The main area includes a lounge and dining area on raised deck with views of a small pool, where elephants come to drink water. There is a watering hole, frequented by elephants for "mud baths" which pose great photographic safari opportunities so keep your camera ready. Your 3-night stay includes accommodation, all meals, tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages except premium spirits and champagne, laundry, game drives, walking safaris, and bird watching. Day 7 - 9: Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe After breakfast and check out from African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions, receive a scheduled transfer to African Bush Camps Zambezi Expeditions, where you will spend three nights. Connect with nature as you fall asleep to the sound of a flowing Zambezi river and the chuckles of a hippo, and wake up to the sound of the African bush. Mana Pools is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best game-viewing areas in Zimbabwe. Canoe trips are available for authentic experiences and guided walks are a great way to appreciate the riverside forests. Your included activities are as follows. Game drives in Mana Pools national park are conducted in open 4x4 safari vehicles by experienced ranger/guides who will gladly share their knowledge of the park and the wildlife therein. Wildlife that can be seen at Mana Pools National Park are elephant, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, zebra, warthog and hippo, as well as predators such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, wild dogs and cheetah. Mana Pools walking safaris allow for encounters with the animals a step closer than on game drives as the animals are more easily approachable. All bush walks are accompanied by armed ranger/guides who will explore the banks of the Zambezi River on foot alongside you. Canoeing safaris can be enjoyed on the lower Zambezi River, as you paddle along the tranquil waters, and see the wildlife from the water. You will see wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birdlife. Known for the best tiger fishing spots in Africa, the Zambezi River allows for a great catch and release guided fishing expedition either early morning or late afternoon. 3-Nights at African Bush Camps Zambezi Expeditions, Zimbabwe Found on the banks of the Zambezi River, African Bush Camps Zambezi Expeditions offers one of the best ways to experience Mana Pools National Park. There are 6 Meru-style tents in this luxury mobile camp with ensuite bathroom facilities including flush toilet and outdoor bucket showers. Your 3-night stay includes accommodation, all meals, tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages except premium spirits and champagne, laundry, game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, fishing and bird watching. Day 10: Departure At the end of the trip, leave the African bush behind after breakfast and check out, for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare for your onward journey. ## Highlights 3-nights in a private concession in the Linyanti, bordering Chobe National Park in Botswana Mokoro trips and good birding at Linyanti 3-nights in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest park, known for its elephants 3-nights at Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site, with canoeing on the Zambezi River ## What's Included Accommodation All meals Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium imported spirits and champagne Laundry Morning, afternoon & night game drives, walking safaris, mokoro (subject to water levels), Hwange Main Camp village visits, Mambanje Village visit (private vehicle required at associated costs for Mambanje Village Visit), canoe safaris, catch & release shore fishing. ## What's Not Included Visa Fees International / Regional Flights Travel Insurance Items of a personal nature Gratuities (optional) ## Cancellation Policy Cancellation more than 8 weeks prior to date of travel will incur a 20% fee of the total cost of the reservation. Cancellation within 8 – 4 weeks prior to date of travel will incur a 50% fee of the total cost of the reservation. Cancellation within 4 – 2 weeks prior to date of travel will incur a 75% fee of the total cost of the reservation. Cancellation within 2 weeks prior to date of travel or less, as well as no shows, will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the reservation to cover handling fees, liquidated damages and other associated costs. 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