Ultimate Elephant Tour

We will meet in Harare for our scheduled flight into Mana Pools (at a time to be advised closer to the safari). Upon arrival in Mana Pools we will be met by our Guide from African Bush Camps and transferred to Zambezi Expeditions, a stunning location on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Each day starts off early in the morning with a cup of coffee and a light meal before heading out on our first activity of the day. Our time in Mana Pools will be dedicated to spending time with Elephants in the iconic Albida forests. Mana Pools is known for having a few Elephant bulls who have adapted to stand on their hind legs to reach the pods on the Albida trees, a sight that is spectacular to photograph. Our activities will start off in an open safari vehicle looking for these herds of Elephants, after which we will proceed to approach them on foot. The experience of being on foot with these incredible animals is something unique often described as a life changing experience. All activities are done with a professional guide who will be armed purely for your own safety. The afternoon activities will largely depend on what we saw during the morning. During our time we will explore the beauty of Mana Pools, from the Albida forests to the breathtaking Zambezi river with the Zambezi Valley as the backdrop

From Mana Pools, we will board our scheduled flight to Hwange National Park. Upon arrival we will be met by our local Guide and transferred to Somalisa Expeditions which will be our base during our time in Hwange. We will enjoy a light lunch and settle into Camp before our first activity in the afternoon.

The will dedicate the early morning hours to trying to find predators that roam the area. Once the day warms up, Elephants congregate around the waterholes which makes for incredible viewing and photography. Somalisa Expeditions is situated next to a very productive waterhole and it is not uncommon to see huge herds of Elephants coming for a drink while you’re in camp. With the waterhole being very close to the main deck, photographic opportunities are endless and the experience of having Elephants in such close proximity is something that you will never forget. Although the focus is on Elephants, Hwange offers some great predator viewing as well, which we will most certainly also take advantage of during our time here.

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls we will be met by a representative and transferred by road to Kasane (roughly a 1 and a half hour drive). We will clear customs on the Zimbabwe side and enter Botswana, where we will then be transferred to Pangolin Hotel in Kasane. We will enjoy a light meal, settle in and then enjoy our afternoon activity on one of the Pangolin Photographic boats on the Chobe River. Pangolin Hotel will be our base for the duration of our stay

After an early cup of coffee and light meal we will board one of the Pangolin photographic boats and explore the Chobe river. The Chobe river plays home to a variety of birds and wildlife and offers some unique and exciting photographic opportunities. As the days warm up, herds of Elephants congregate around the river which at this time of the year is the only water source in the area. With food becoming scarce for these Elephants, they will often swim across the Chobe river to get to the lush, green vegetation found on the little islands or in Namibia. Being almost eye level in a boat with Elephants swimming across the river is an incredible experience and will undoubtably be one of the highlights during our stay here. Between the morning and afternoon activities you will have the opportunity to review your images with the help of a professional Wild Eye Guide or just relax in the comfort of your room. The afternoons will be hot and is usually a great time to view and photograph Elephants in the river. There will also be ample opportunities to photograph Hippos, Crocodiles and Buffalo that live in and around the Chobe River

We will transfer by road back to Victoria Falls after clearing customs in Kasane. You will have the opportunity to extend your stay in Victoria Falls by a few days to enjoy one of the natural wonders of the world (not included in the tour price) or connect for your international flight back home. This marks the end of the safari experience.