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Politically and economically the country is still an unmitigated disaster for
the people of the country. We'd all hoped for a change in political
leadership this year but Mugabe still outwits everybody. We still have an
old bottle of champagne that'll pop the minute he's gone. If you're
looking for a full news update then visit "The
Zimbabwe Situation" (updated daily by Karen and Barbara from Australia and hosted by us since April 2000).
We actively encourage travel to Zimbabwe. We're one of a very
small group of safari and tour operators very active in Zimbabwe - we'll still
pushing the country hard - in no way do we directly or indirectly support the
regime.
There's more to this though - Chris has returned to Zimbabwe to re-establish
our Victoria Falls office and to use this as a base for privately guided safaris
through the region.
Mana Pools and the lower Zambezi canoeing safaris continue to produce the
most amazing trips and Victoria Falls of course remains a hot favourite.
The latter is quiet, streets are clean and service standards are as good as
they've ever been!
Hwange has been full of good surprises. The guides are doing a fine
job, camp standards are high and the game has been particularly good.
Chris Worden guided in October and recorded and photographed the following over
3 days at the Hide and Linkwasha: 2 cheetah; 4 prides of lion, including 4
Hwange black maned males; 3 large herds of buffalo; elephant everywhere; Roan
and Sable antelope; 2 herds of eland; southern giraffe in large numbers
(including a herd of 26); large herds of kudu; loads of zebra; waterbuck herd of
21; over 200 lesser spotted eagles feeding on termites; 1 male white rhino.
Look out for
- Victoria Falls - first class accommodation, outstanding service and the
full array of adventurer activities - speak to Jools or Mark or book
directly online through our sister website at
www.safpar.com
- Do some research on Hwange - speak to Trish, Chris or Liz about the best
options
- Lower Zambezi canoeing - Mana Pools is quite simply the best
walking and canoe safari combination in Africa - better than the Zambian
shoreline and not matched by anything available on the upper Zambezi, or any
of the canoeing rivers in Mozambique, South Africa or Namibia.
Smartest trips in, around and from Victoria Falls - Zambia or Zimbabwe
-
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge: Arguably the best lodge in
Victoria Falls - 4 days full board accommodation bundled with activities
(rafting, helicopter flight, sunset cruise etc) at super-discounted rate.
- The Waterberry Special: A 3 night all inclusive stay in 3 star
comfort bundled with two included activities and all local transfers to suit a long
weekend break. Save 33% at $595 per person. "unbeatable"
- Victoria Falls Hotel: A 4 night break in the region's most famous
4 star luxury hotel. Bundled with a range of activities including a sunset
cruise, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, a helicopter flight, a day's trip
to Botswana's Chobe River, an elephant back ride and a "walk with lions".
Offered on a bed and breakfast basis with all transfers. Save around 25% at
$1150 per person.
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 Victoria Falls activity bundles: Zimbabwe or Zambia -
book direct from our Safari
Par Excellence site. Options include Zambezi whitewater rafting,
"walking with lions", "elephant back trails", extreme sports (bungee jumps,
abseiling, gorge swings), horse trails, guided walks, local town and village
tours, fishing trips, helicopter and microlight flips, day trips to the
Chobe river, local game drives.
- The Lower Zambezi Canoe Safaris: these trips formed the core of
our walking and canoeing business from 1996. You'll need at least 4
days from Lusaka to run the popular section from Chirundu down to Mana
Pools. Combine this with a walking safari or canoe the full stretch
from Lake Kariba to Mozambique over 10 days. Chat to John,
Jackie, Chris, Trish, Mark or Sam...we'd be only too delighted!!
- Privately guided safaris:
scheduled trips starting or ending in Victoria Falls exploring some of the
remoter spots in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana through the season.
Small groups with freedom and utmost flexibility to take best advantage of
current conditions on each trip.
...make
an enquiry now ...more
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