the above lodges & CAMPS WHERE TO STAY DURING THE TOUR
Zimbabwe becomes a bird haven between November and March as magnificent flocks migrate to sunny Southern Africa for the summer. This phenomenal time of year brings an extensive array of birds, such as bee-eaters, Jacobin cuckoos and yellow-billed kites, to name a few. For all the birding enthusiasts this is a perfect time of year to visit Hwange National Park. Hideaways has the perfect package to make the best of this opportunity.
Victoria Falls
Scan the skies above Hwange National Park on this extraordinary 6-day Zimbabwe Birding Expedition and delight in abundant sightings of local and migratory species calling this wilderness home. Twitchers will delight in the multitude of sights and sounds from the feathered kind as you traverse one of Zimbabwe’s best-known national parks. This wildlife wonderland is also home to the Big 5 and various other interesting creatures.
Specialist and passionate birding guides will teach you all there is to know about the different birds that have found sanctuary in Hwange. After a day exploring Hwange on your once-in-a-lifetime African safari, savour the quiet contentment that comes with sitting next to a roaring bonfire and watching the horizon as the day turns into night.
Your Birding Guides
Clint K Robertson believes the quality of the guide will enhance your safari experience. His willingness to share his knowledge of the African bush makes him an ideal companion for your Zimbabwe Birding Experience.
Charles Brightman is a professional guide and safari operator, who specialises in bird-watching safaris, game drives and walking trails into the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls.
Birds to Spot on your Safari
Resident birds
Pennant-winged nightjar, red-billed francolin, secretary bird, kori bustard, bronze-winged courser.
Your Zimbabwe Birding Expedition starts in the best way possible - right at the site of the mighty Victoria Falls! After touching down at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be greeted by true African hospitality and transferred to your accommodation at Ilala Lodge where you will spend the first 2 nights of the trip of a lifetime. Explore the local town on your first afternoon or ask us about other exciting activities on offer. Get the binoculars, bird books and cameras ready as day 2 brings the first full day of your birding safari in Zimbabwe.
DAYS 3 - 5
Hwange National Park ZIMBABWE
After a scrumptious breakfast on day 3, you leave the Falls and are transferred to your accommodation within the vast expanse of Hwange National Park. For the next three nights, you will wake up and fall asleep to the songs of the countless different birds of this natural paradise as well as spend time in different hides, the perfect place for bird spotting. You will also get up close and personal with a myriad of other animals, big and small, on game drives in this iconic Zimbabwe park. Your Zimbabwe Birding Expeditions comes to an end after breakfast on day 6. We will make sure you are back at Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight.
DAY 6
Departure
Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight.
Includes
4 x Breakfast
2 x Lunch
3 x Dinner
Selected drinks at either Nantwich, Hwange or Elephant’s Eye, Hwange
Transfers as specified in the itinerary
Services of an English-speaking driver guide on the excursions specified
Activities and excursions as mentioned
Park entrance and river usage fees unless otherwise stipulated
Excludes
Pre and post tour accommodation
Optional activities
Imported and premium brand drinks
Personal expenses such as gratuities, telephone calls, curios etc.