PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OVERVIEW: Described as Africa’s 'paradise' this young country is home to roving herds of game and the haunt of cunning predators. Africa's top guides will introduce you to a wilderness punctuated by 3,000 year old Baobab trees, tumbling granite outcrops, open grasslands, and thickets of woodland humming to the music of a million birds. Days will be spent deep in the bush tracking wildlife with professional guides and nights will be spent in the company of your spirited hosts at Zimbabwe's premier private lodges. From bustling African markets to the awe inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the world’s seven natural wonders, you will traverse this great land and capture its spirit with not only your camera, but also your soul.

DAY 1  |  HARARE
Upon arrival at Harare International Airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel. The Bronte is a small, quiet hotel located in a suburb only a few minutes walk from the city centre. Nothing is scheduled for this evening except to relax and recover from your flight, or to shoot leisurely around the city centre.
HARARE, 1 Night

DAY 2  |  MANA POOLS
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Kariba. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by road and boat to Ruckomechi, a small and very exclusive lodge situated along the river’s edge. The afternoon will be spent in search of wildlife either on foot, by canoe, or from an open 4x4 vehicle. Fall asleep to the sounds of hippo and hyena.
MANA POOLS, 3 Nights

DAYS 3 + 4  |  MANA POOLS
Mana Pools National Park is an African wildlife enthusiasts paradise. Wild and remote, this World Heritage site abounds with elephant, lion, hyena, buffalo, hippo and numerous species of antelope such as the nyala. If you are lucky you may spot an elusive leopard or a pack of rare painted hunting dogs. The bird life at Mana will leave you gasping. Brilliant scarlet carmine bee eaters nest in colonies on the river bank, fish eagles stand sentinel on treetops, while solitary goliath herons wade through the shallows where over 350 species have been recorded. Sunsets across the Zambezi River spell the end of another magical day.

DAY 5  |  KARIBA / MATUSADONA
After breakfast you will enjoy a leisurely transfer back to Kariba. Along the way we'll stop to photograph wildlife as it is encountered. Upon arrival in Kariba you will transfer by light aircraft to Kipling’s. Kipling’s is a small luxury lodge set along Lake Kariba’s shore. A large stone under thatch rooms provide comfort and exclusivity at this beautifully designed lodge. Under the supervision of professional guides you will enjoy the opportunity to photograph Africa’s big 5 wildlife species: elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.
KARIBA, 2 Nights

DAY 6  |  KARIBA / MATUSADONA
From Kipling’s it is only a short boat ride to the Matusadona National Park where you may enjoy tracking black rhino on foot with your professional guide. The Matusadona [meaning "falling dung" in the local Batonga language] is home to the second highest density of lion in Africa. Other activities at the lodge include canoeing, fishing, game drives, and visits to local fishing villages.

DAY 7  |  HWANGE
On this day you will transfer to Kariba Airport and board your flight to Hwange National Park. Once the royal hunting grounds of King Lobengula you will follow in Livingstone’s footsteps in exploring this, the largest of all National Parks in Zimbabwe. Wildlife abounds with over 30,000 elephant and more than a hundred other mammal species. You will stay at Makalolo Camp, the premier wildlife and wilderness camp located deep within the park. This is Africa at its best!
HWANGE, 3 Nights

DAYS 8 + 9  |  HWANGE
Early morning game drives and afternoon bush walks will give you ample opportunity to photograph the endless spectrum of wildlife and terrain. Enormous herds of buffalo and elephant roam the plains along with giraffe, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, and over 400 species of birds. It is not uncommon to hear lion roaring near camp at night.