WELCOME 2 AFRICA - ZIMBABWE YOUTH TOURS!

ZIMBABWE HIGHLIGHTS
7 days, Victoria Falls to Pretoria
Zimbabwe, South Africa

The unforgettable vision of a sunset over Lake Kariba, the vast elephant herds of Hwange, the ancient rock art, scenery and wildlife of Matobo and the mystery of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins are just some of the sights which combine to offer you the best of Zimbabwe within a full and memorable week.

DAY 1: LAKE KARIBA
Victoria Falls has been called ‘Africa’s adventure capital’ and has something for everyone. Allow yourself some extra time before the tour for the many optional activities*. The group meets late morning and sets off for Lake Kariba where we take a cruise. Hippo, crocodile and fish eagle are common sightings from the boat. Back on shore, we eagerly wait to capture an impressive sunset on film, before supper around a campfire.

DAY 2: HWANGE
Leaving the lake we continue on to our bush camp which borders Hwange National Park. This magnificent park is one of the last great elephant sanctuaries, where up to a hundred of these giants may be seen at any one of the many watering holes. Venture out on an afternoon game drive in open safari vehicles.

DAYS 3: BULAWAYO
We drive to Matobo National Park and spend a half day exploring these ancient hills of history. In this unusual landscape with its strange rock formations, are fine examples of Bushman rock paintings and the site of Rhodes's grave at World's View. Bulawayo is our host for tonight.

DAY 4: ANTELOPE PARK
Travel to Gweru and camp in Antelope Park which offers the incredible experience of game viewing accompanied by lions*. This walk through the bush, with young lion roaming free beside you is unforgettable. Equally memorable is taking the option to ride high on the back of elephant, on land or while they swim*. The whole African experience here is remarkable.

DAY 5: MASVINGO
We pack up at lunchtime and continue to Masvingo. Explore the ancient ruins known as the Great Zimbabwe National Monument which gave the modern nation its name ( Zimbabwe, meaning “House of Stone”). These massive constructions, with their conical towers, were once at the center of a rich and powerful kingdom trading in ivory and gold.

DAY 6: TSHIPISE
Passing majestic baobab trees, we head towards the border. Roadside curio stalls offer a last chance to take home a small piece of Zimbabwean art. Crossing the Limpopo River at Beit Bridge takes us into South Africa. We camp at the mineral springs resort of Tshipise.

DAY 7: PRETORIA
Enjoy a final swim in the relaxing and refreshing spa waters before the drive south to Pretoria, where our journey ends mid-afternoon.

* Optional, at own expense.

DETAILS:

CODE	DEP MON	ARR SUN	PRICE
GTZ242	21/03/05	27/03/05	EUR 495
GTZ250	04/04/05	10/04/05	EUR 495
GTZ252	18/04/05	24/04/05	EUR 495
GTZ260	02/05/05	08/05/05	EUR 495
GTZ262	16/05/05	22/05/05	EUR 495
GTZ270	30/05/05	05/06/05	EUR 495
GTZ272	13/06/05	19/06/05	EUR 495
GTZ280	27/06/05	03/07/05	EUR 495
GTZ282	11/07/05	17/07/05	EUR 495
GTZ290	25/07/05	31/07/05	EUR 495
GTZ292	08/08/05	14/08/05	EUR 495
GTZ300	22/08/05	28/08/05	EUR 495
GTZ302	05/09/05	11/09/05	EUR 495
GTZ310	19/09/05	25/09/05	EUR 495
GTZ312	03/10/05	09/10/05	EUR 495
GTZ320	17/10/05	23/10/05	EUR 495
GTZ322	31/10/05	06/11/05	EUR 495
GTZ330	14/11/05	20/11/05	EUR 495
GTZ332	28/11/05	04/12/05	EUR 495
GTZ340	12/12/05	18/12/05	EUR 495
GTZ342	26/12/05	01/01/05	EUR 495

NOTE: THIS TOUR IS FOR THE AGE GROUP 18 - 35 YEARS