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Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the /InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Hotel /for dinner and overnight. *Accommodation*: The InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Hotel
Take an early morning flight to Victoria Falls, then board our charter flight to Hwange National Park. Zimbabwe’s largest national park hosts one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in all of Africa, including tens of thousands of elephants. Located in a coveted private concession on the park’s southeastern corner, the chic /Linkwasha Camp /sits at the doorstep of the game-rich Ngamo Plains and overlooks a pan that’s a hub of animal activity. Hop in a 4X4 for an overview drive, then return to your colossal tent with eclectic décor and an oh-so-comfy bed. *Accommodation*: Linkwasha Camp
A mix of desert, grassland, and woodland habitats invites a diverse range of wildlife to Hwange, including 400 bird species and more than 100 mammal species. Two full days of game drives and walking safaris offer ample opportunity to encounter lion, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, and a variety of antelope; a speeding cheetah or elusive leopard are also occasionally spotted. Night drives bring out bushbaby, spotted hyaena, mongoose, and honey badger. In between, you meet exuberant schoolchildren in a nearby village or learn about the camp’s conservation and anti-poaching efforts. Take a dip in the pool, curl up with a book from the library, or sit back on your deck and watch hundreds of elephants and buffalo drinking from the waterhole. *Accommodation*: Linkwasha Camp
Board our morning flight to Livingstone, then transfer to Toka Leya Camp in Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Africa’s most popular tourist attraction, Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (“the smoke that thunders”), dramatically plummets over 300-foot cliffs, spraying fountains of mist that can be seen from your camp a few miles away. The falls’ constant spray creates a unique rainforest ecosystem of plant species, and an afternoon drive introduces its resident birds along with buffalo, bushbuck, vervet monkey, and baboon. The park also hosts a small but growing population of endangered white rhino. Return for cocktails by the infinity pool or convivial fire pit. *Accommodation*: Toka Leya Camp
Don a rain poncho for a mist-soaked tour of Victoria Falls. Flowing from the Zambezi River and forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, this 5,603-foot-wide curtain of water is truly one of nature’s most humbling sites. Toka Leya’s en-suite tents feature expansive decks overlooking the mighty river, and guests often spot hippos, elephants, and crocodiles. Search for more species during a sunset wildlife cruise. Anglers are able to catch and release a variety of tilapia, and rhino tracking tours with a park scout can be arranged. You also might wish to visit the nearby Mukuni village or one of the colorful markets in Livingstone. *Accommodation*: Toka Leya Camp
After a final game drive and lunch, transfer to the airport for our flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel for overnight. * Accommodation*: Tamarind Tree Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a charter flight to the Maasai Mara, home to the semi-nomadic Maasai people and the highest concentration of wildlife on earth. Set out for /Elephant Pepper Camp/, set within the private 70,000-acre Mara North Conservancy, situated on the northern border of the Maasai Mara. After settling in to your luxurious tent, embark on an afternoon game drive. *Accommodation*: Elephant Pepper Camp
Days begin at dawn with a hot cup of Kenyan coffee and morning game drives. Elephant Pepper Camp sits in one of the best viewing areas of the entire Mara, and your driver will stop frequently for prime game viewing and photography. For an entirely different perspective, take an optional hot-air balloon safari. Return to the camp for lunch, and after a chance to relax, there will be opportunities to join a Maasai warrior for a guided bush walk, as well as visits to traditional Maasai homesteads nearby to learn more about a number of community and conservation projects that the camp supports. After your afternoon game drive, enjoy sundowners with fellow travelers, or unwind in the hammock on your private veranda. *Accommodation*: Elephant Pepper Camp
There is time for one last game drive in the Mara before an afternoon flight back to Nairobi. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the Sheraton Nairobi Hotel. *Accommodation*: Sheraton Nairobi Hotel
Board your independent homeward flight, this tour ends here.
This tour is operated in partnership with our sister company Zegrahm
Expeditions. As such the departures are not exclusive to Exodus and groups
may be a mixture of Exodus, Zegrahm Expeditions, and other clients. This trip
is booked through Exodus and you will receive the same award winning customer
service that you would expect. Zegrahm Expeditions operate with the same core
principles used by Exodus and champion the benefits of small group travel.
Premium Quality Accommodations
It is our policy to always use premium quality accommodations, when
available, in the regions we visit. Since each destination is different,
lodging can range from elegant hotels in cities to rustic inns in more remote
areas. You will receive specific accommodation details closer to the time of
departure.
*Lex Hes*
/Expedition Leader/
Lex Hes, a naturalist and wildlife photographer, was born and educated in
Johannesburg and has been involved in the world of wildlife for over 40
years. Previously a guide at the world-famous Londolozi Game Reserve, Lex is
now a very popular freelance specialist nature guide who imparts his wealth
of knowledge of Africa’s ecosystems in an easygoing and friendly manner. He
is an author and nature photographer with five books to his credit – the
highly acclaimed Leopards of Londolozi; a children’s book called
Bushschool; Attracting Birds to Your Garden in Southern Africa; The Complete
Book of Southern African Mammals; and Wild South Africa, about the biomes of
his native country. His photographs have been published all over the world on
calendars and brochures and in advertising campaigns, books, and magazines.
Lex was involved in the growth and development of a specialist safari guide
training company which to this day plays an important role in supplying
well-trained guides into the tourism industry in Africa.In addition to time
spent in the Mpumalanga Lowveld and guiding visitors around South Africa, Lex
has been involved with biological work on the sub-Antarctic islands of
Amsterdam and Marion and has led tours to Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Botswana, and Namibia. He
possesses the unique ability to combine his knowledge as a naturalist, his
expert skills as a wildlife photographer, and his desire to express to others
the importance of our role in managing the natural environment. He is
passionate about the conservation of wild lions in Africa and especially the
protection of the important natural cycles which keep our ecosystems vibrant,
dynamic, and alive.
* Airfare from your home city/Johannesburg/Livingstone and Nairobi/home city
* Excess baggage charges
* Airport arrival and departure taxes
* Transfers for independent arrivals and departures
* Passport and/or visa fees
* Travel insurance
* Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages (other
than listed above), and other incidentals
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