Safari Guide to the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls & Kariba - WildZambezi.com

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Matusadona
National Park on the southern shores of Lake Kariba, offering wildlife and water-based activities. Fabulous birdlife and great tigerfishing. This is a favourite destination for houseboat holidays.

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Zambezi National Park
National Park stretching 50 kms upstream and inland from Victoria Falls, along the Zambezi River towards Kazungula.

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Kariba Town
The town of Kariba, built at the site of the hydro-electric dam across the Zambezi River, is a focus for tourism, and provides a starting point for access to the vast inland sea of Lake Kariba.

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Chirundu
Border town where two major road bridges cross the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Popular tigerfishing and boating location. Embarkation point for boat transfers to Mana Pools.

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Mana Pools
World Heritage Site, Core Area of the Middle-Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Important Bird Area, and one of the wildest of Zimbabwe's National Parks, situated in the extreme north of the country.

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Wild Zambezi introduces you to the magic wilderness and wildlife of Africa's Zambezi River. Here is a world of nature where the pace is slow, the sun is warm, the sky is huge and the people are friendly............... Stand in the thundering spray of the Victoria Falls; pump adrenalin in the white-water of the Batoka Gorges; witness huge herds of elephant and buffalo drinking at the water pans in Hwange National Park; soak up a crimson sunset from the deck of your cruiseboat on Lake Kariba; catch (and release) a magnificent Zambezi tigerfish; canoe silently downstream past crocodiles, hippos and herons to Mana Pools; walk with a guide where elephants roam, and, if you are lucky, witness the chase of a lion or wild dog kill. Take the best photographs of your life….......... Wild Zambezi will help you explore this wilderness paradise. WE OFFER INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE AND LOCAL ADVICE ON HOW TO GET THERE, WHERE TO STAY, WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO KEEP SAFE. Putting a trip together? You can do it yourself by contacting our listed products directly, or we can put you in touch with an expert travel planning consultant.

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Spurwing Island Lodge

40-bed, family-friendly resort for fishing and wildlife experiences in the Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba.

Catalina Houseboat, Kariba

Luxury air-conditioned cruiseboat based in Pama Harbour in Kariba. Sleeps 12 passengers on a self-catering or fully-catered basis.

ZimParks - Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority

Self-catering lodges/chalets, tented camp, campsites & picnic sites within the Zimbabwe's major National Parks and Protected Areas.

Zimbara (The Bayete Collection)

Self-catering, serviced lodge in Victoria Falls town with 4 fully-equipped 2-bedroom units, kitchen, living area & swimming pool set in lush gardens.

Tiger Safaris

Long-established catered and self-catered fishing camp set in green lawns on the banks of the Zambezi River near Chirundu. Popular wedding venue.

ACE Air & Ambulance

Emergency Medical Services company offering ground & air evacuation remote rescue packages within Zimbabwe and the region.

Africa Addict

Victoria Falls-based DMC and travel agent for tailormade, personalised safaris and holidays in Zimbabwe, to suit every pocket.

Verneys Camp (Machaba Safaris)

Luxury tented safari camp with 8 double/twin rooms & 2 family rooms set in teak woodland overlooking a waterhole in Hwange National Park

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