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The Safari Experience

We arrange the ultimate safari experience in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia

 

 

 

Luxury Train Travel

Rovos Rail or the Blue Train. Be instantly transported to a world of myth, legend and timeless luxury

The Gourmet Treat

South Africa is celebrated for its high-quality food. Treat yourself to a wide range of award-winning cuisine

Hiking Trips

We work with the most established local hiking guides to maximize your experience and safety

Golf Travel

Enjoy the country’s fabulous links, seaside, park and championship golf courses

 

Unique Wine Tours

Meet highly regarded award-winning winemakers and be captivated by their expertise and professionalism

 

Anniversary Trips

Whatever the occasion, for yourself or your company, we can design and curate a memorable celebration

 

The Ultimate Treat

Private jet or helicopter? Spoil yourself and include an award-winning chef and butler to boot

Yoga Travel

Extraordinary yoga experiences that combine spectacular settings with nurturing and healing cuisine

 

Experience Paradise

Enjoy our meticulously selected paradise-like gems in South Africa, Madagascar and Mozambique

 

Properties To Rent

We can offer a wide variety of quality accommodation. Enjoy your own villa, house or apartment

 

Family Travel

We take every family member into consideration to ensure an all-around fabulous family experience

 

Child-free Travel

If you’re looking for peace and quiet, we’ll guide you to the top child-free accommodation and restaurants

 

Wedding Experience

Ensure a memorable day by allowing us to curate an unforgettable experience to celebrate your union

 

Exploring Tours

Our bespoke itineraries deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences

 

Conference Travel

Substitute jetlag for state-of-the-art conference venues combined with great wine tasting and superb safari

 

Tailor-made Trips

Our enthusiasm and professionalism are the hallmark of our tailor-made service offering

 

You As a Cicerone

All our trips are individually tailored. Unfamiliar guests aren’t part of what we offer. Your journey is about you

 

Special Offers

RIGHT NOW: Receive a 10 % discount when booking shark cage diving for five or more people

 

Safari Theme

South Africa

Outstanding diversity combined with superb comfort makes South Africa a magnificent destination

 

Zambia

A nation with some of the best, most pristine and animal-dense national parks. A superb safari destination

 

Zimbabwe

Diversity and magnificently varied nature make this classic safari destination one of the absolute best

 

Botswana

A safari destination bar none! Be amazed by the abundance and outstanding quality of every safari

Namibia

Unique flora and exceptional fauna – one of the most beautiful countries in the world

Special offer

RIGHT NOW: Stay six nights at the amazing Jamala Madikwe and you receive the seventh night free

 

 

Destinations

Big 5 Safari

Keen to experience the Big 5? Our intimate knowledge of the many national parks makes it possible

 

 

Family Safari

Our knowledge of safari and safety is unique. Allow us to arrange your once-in-a-lifetime family safari

 

Walking Safari

We work with the most skilled safari guides to maximize your experience and safety

 

Shark Cage Diving

We work exclusively with  top local specialists in safe, eco-diving to maximize your experience and safety

 

Whale Watching

We work exclusively with the best local specialists to maximize your experience and safety

 

Enjoy the peacefulness of endless deserted beaches with nearby access to top-class safari experiences

 

South Africa

Enjoy miles of deserted sun-drenched beaches and 30-degree seas

 

 

Mozambique

Paradise imagined. Enjoy the magnificent surroundings populated by the very likeable Lemurs

Madagascar

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Read about the complex and fascinating history of the Republic of South Africa

 

About South Africa

 

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SAFARI DESTINATION, ZIMBABWE
Classic Zimbabwe
Classic Zimbabwe

A more classic safari destination is hard to find. After years of domestic problems, we are happy to announce that Zimbabwe is back on the safari map. Enjoy spectacular scenery with strikingly rich wildlife in the heart of Africa

HIGHLIGHTS OF ZIMBABWE

Experience world-class safari while fishing tigerfish in Mana Pool National Park

Enjoy one of the world’s most famous and spectacular waterfalls, Victoria Falls

Join a walking safari in one of the world’s most classic safari areas, Hwange National Park

Combine your South Africa trip with an unforgettable few days stay in Zimbabwe. With Mana Pools as a starting point, canoe on the Zambezi River among hippopotamus and crocodiles, observed by majestic elephants and proud African buffalos from the river bank. End or start the journey with a visit to the mighty and spectacular Victoria Falls – one of the world’s greatest waterfalls.

 
 

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of the world’s mightiest waterfalls, located in the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The spectacular falls are about 1.6 km wide and 108 meters on its highest point. Victoria Falls was discovered in 1855 by the Scottish missionary David Livingstone, who heard rumours from the local tribes about some “the thundering smoke”. Mr Livingstone named the Victoria Falls after Britain’s then Queen Victoria and wrote history as the first European to witness these mighty falls. The border between Zimbabwe and Zambia runs in the middle of the waterfall, which means that the western part is in Zimbabwe and the eastern part in Zambia. Victoria Falls got UNESCO World Heritage List status in 1989 and today the falls are one of Africa’s most visited sights.

 
 
 

Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba is a large artificial lake that is part of the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zamiba. Lake Kariba was formed with the creation of the Kariba Dam, which is a dam for a power station that was put into use in 1960. Kariba is known for its rich wildlife and this is because they burned the vegetation before filling the lake with water. Lake Kariba is 97 meters deep, over 280 km long and up to 40 kilometers wide. There are several islands, including Chete Island, Sekula and Chikanka. A popular and unforgettable holiday activity is to rent a boat from one of the ports and travel on the lake among wild animals. From your boat you can make small detours with a zodiac and, among other things, catch a tiger fish.

 
 
 

Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park is located in a large wetland area in northwestern Zimbabwe. The 2500 km² river basin, islands, sandbanks and ponds, flanked by mahogany forests, wild fig trees, ebony trees and baobabs, is one of the last developed national parks in southern Africa. The national park has the country’s largest concentration of hippos and crocodiles as well as large populations of elephants and buffaloes during the dry season. In 1984, the national park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mana means “four” on Shona, as a reference to the four large permanent water ponds formed by meanders in central Zambezi.

 
 
 

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is one of Africa’s premier national parks and the largest national park in Zimbabwe. In terms of size, the park is as large as Belgium. Located in the western part of the country, at the foot of the Kalahari, a few hours drive from Victoria Falls. The park covers just over 14,000 km² and has the largest diversity of mammals of all the world’s national parks and is home to about 50,000 elephants. The park is known for its frequent sightings of cheetahs, leopards and lions, as well as one of Africa’s largest populations of endangered wild dogs. Here are also the rare horse and saber antelopes and about 400 bird species.

 
 
 

Gonarezhou National Park

Gonarezhou National Park is a 5053 km² game reserve in Masvingo Province in southeastern Zimbabwe and is the country’s second largest national park after Hwange. The park consists of a low veldland, which is divided into an area around the rivers Save and Runde in the northeast and an area by the river Mwenezi in the southwest. Gonarezhou is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. The national park is known for its many elephants.

 
 
 

Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve

Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve is a private reserve, 130,000 hectares in southeastern Zimbabwe, about 200 km from the South African border. The reserve offers a rich wildlife, a large concentration of both white and black rhinos, including rare and endangered species including saber antelope. Malilangwe is known for its mopane forests and majestic baobab trees, and is an area where over 100 ancient rock carvings have been discovered dating back more than 2000 years. Malilangwe, which means “call of the leopard”, is also home to the Big 5. The activities offered in the reserve are, in addition to safaris, walking safari and fishing on the lake.

Contact Upplev Sydafrika for more information about travel to Zimbabwe.

You can travel to Zimbabwe all year round

Healthcare is limited in Zimbabwe. We suggest obtaining a sound travel insurance before departure

Apply for a Univisa (KAZA-visa) valid for 30 days when  entering both Zimbabwe and Zambia

To reflect on when considering Zimbabwe as a destination

The high season from June to November is very popular. This means that you need to book your safari experience well in advance.