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Updated Monday the 6th of September, 2010
Gateway airport: Harare [HRE]
Arrival window:
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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.
TRAVEL TO THE GATEWAY AIRPORT
o It is recommended that clients arrive a day early to be fresh for the trip, and to also counteract possible flight delays.
o Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish to do so.
o When booking flights, add a day for overnight travel or two days if also crossing the Pacific Ocean/International Dateline.
o The last day of the trip is the date you should arrange your flight home unless you plan to stay on. Thank you!
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.
DAY 10 | VICTORIA FALLS
After a short flight you will arrive at Victoria Falls, the
world’s largest. Known by the local name 'Mosi Oa Tunya' or 'The
smoke that thunders', the falls are a photographers dream. The
spray from the cascading water sustains a rainforest along the
gorge’s edge and late afternoon regularly produces rainbows
around the falls. Enjoy an afternoon tour of the Fall’s before
sundowner drinks and a relaxing dinner. You will overnight at
the luxury Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, situated high on a
plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National
Park. Enjoy uninterrupted views and spectacular African sunsets.
VICTORIA FALLS, 3 Nights
DAYS 11 + 12 | VICTORIA FALLS
Days are spent at leisure [with camera!] and you may enjoy
canoeing the upper Zambezi River, rafting the incredible white
water below the Fall's or any of several other activities which
include: game drives and walks into the Zambezi National Park;
horseback riding; helicopter flights over the Falls; shopping
for curios at the local market and even golf with crocodile and
warthog roaming the course.
DAY 13 | Flights home
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport in
time to board your flight home.
Photographer/Leader
John Baker
This above itinerary is copyrighted by John T. Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images.com,
and authorization is NOT granted to business entities for professional use of said material.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FEES
TRIP COST: $TBD per person, double occupancy [land only]
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $TBD
SMALL
GROUP SUPPLEMENT:
For groups of 3 only: Add 10% of the trip cost above.
For 1 and 2-person ‘groups’ only, the rate is negotiable.
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST:
The following items are included in the trip cost: personalized photography instruction throughout the trip by John; all accommodations; all breakfasts; on-vehicle
snacks and bottled water; all ground transportation; airport
transfers on the first and last days of the trip only; entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions’; and following the trip, field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, and a disc containing images of clients 'in action' on the trip.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The costs for these items are
the responsibility of each participant: airfare; travel costs
between your home and the gateway airport and return; any
transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or after the tour’s
inclusive dates; pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation; lunches and
dinners; alcoholic beverages; entrance fees or costs related to
optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary or a part
of the trip; excess baggage charges; medical costs; personal items;
incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as internet
access, phone calls or laundry; baggage and/or travel insurance;
passport or visa expenses; and airport departure taxes.
ADMISSIONS: TBD
ENROLLMENT
