2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

JON ARNOLD

Our safari includes award-winning game lodges and a wonderful variety of adventures, from wildlife viewing by open-air rail car to canoeing on the Zambezi.

Wild Zimbabwe A THRILLING SAFARI AND SPECTACULAR LODGES

Experience a safari like no other—brimming with activities and phenomenal wildlife. Zimbabwe, renowned for having the most highly trained safari guides in all of Africa, is where we can leave the safari vehicle behind and follow the wildlife on foot—it’s thrilling! As we explore Hwange

Gorge. After high tea on the terrace of the famed Victoria Falls Hotel, we board our private vintage sleeper train for an unforgettable overnight journey to Hwange National Park, with a three- course dinner on board. Days 3-5 Hwange National Park / Camelthorn Lodge Stylish Camelthorn Lodge is set on community lands in the untouched and game-rich southern end of Hwange, Zimbabwe’s first and largest national park. With private gate access, we’ll explore the Ngamo Plains, known for lion, leopard, zebra, giraffe, and the infamous cheetah clan known as the “Bomani brothers.” We’ll also view elephant from a below-ground blind and walk to school with the local children—and see how we do at learning their click language! Days 6-10 Nehimba Lodge / Zambezi National Park / Zambezi Sands A game drive brings us to dreamy Nehimba Lodge, surrounded by rock outcrops and sand rivers. Here our thatched chalets encircle a waterhole beloved by throngs of elephants—we’ll see them up close right from the deck. In Zambezi National Park, our award-winning Zambezi Sands lodge positions us for canoeing amid the Siansimba Islands and a private Zambezi cruise at sunset (with sundowners!). Depart on Day 10 via Victoria Falls or join one of our extensions.

HIGHLIGHTS • Magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the wonders of the world • Open vehicles, game drives, night drives, game walks—the freedom of safari in Zimbabwe! • Enjoy beautiful tented camps and lodges with amazing access to wildlife • Special “look up” blind for incredible wildlife photography • Overnight journey to Hwange in style aboard a vintage railway car • Support the work of the best community conservation projects in the country DETAILS • 10-day trip begins and ends in Victoria Falls • 8 nights luxury tented camps, chalets, and villas, 1 night Stimela Star vintage train • All meals included

“The game viewing, fabulous lodges, and amazing knowledge and passion of our guide made this an unforgettable experience.” Deborah S. Hermosa Beach CA

National Park, with its world- famous herds of elephants and great numbers of lion, leopard, and cheetah, we stay in award-winning lodges that support local communities and are set in the most game-rich areas. Unique safari activities abound, from arriving in the park by vintage train to a safari

DATES Apr 8-19, 2019 *Special Event

Jul 12-21 Aug 5-14 Sep 9-18

by canoe and watching elephants up-close from a special “look up” hide right at water hole level (perfect for photography!). Days 1-2 Victoria Falls / Batoka Gorge / Vintage Rail Car We’ll hike to the best viewpoints of thundering Victoria Falls on a spectacular trail and enjoy panoramic vistas from our lodge, set 600 feet above the Zambezi River’s Batoka

TRIP COST $5795 (7-12 members) $6295 (2-6 members) Single supplement: $1050 * Call for Special Event pricing and details Mana Pools Extension: from $2695 Victoria Falls Extension: from $795 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 7 Game viewing by 4WD vehicle and rail car, bush walks, canoeing, cultural explorations

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