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Featured safari outfits and operators in Southern Africa...
Zimbabwe
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Cave Camp: Dave Waddy's 16 bed lodge in a private
reserve on the border of Matobo Hills. A member of Classic
Safari Camps of Africa. |
| Classic
Africa Safaris: One of the most reputed safari outfits in
Mana Pools. Patrick and Elaine Brakspear operate the Mukuyu
Canoe Trail and Mana Pools Tented Camp. Operates
combination safaris with Musango in Matusadona. |
| Elephant
Sands: Jonathan and Lynn Taylor's Hwange
safari lodge. Associated with Mike Fynn's exclusive
traditional tented camp. |
| Graeme
Lemon - Professional Guide: another of Zimbabwe's
"old school" guides. A director of Elephant
Point Camp, Graeme is renowned for his Lion Trails in Matusadona on
which elephant, lion and black rhino are tracked on foot. |
| The
Hide: located on the eastern boundary of Hwange
National Park, 4 times winner of Zimbabwe's "Safari Camp of
the Year" award |
| Ilala
Lodge: mid-range lodge located within walking distance
of Victoria Falls. A convenient stop-over
point. |
| Maronga Camp: an exclusive tented camp up the Ume River in
Matusadona. Regarded as one of Zimbabwe's best kept safari
secrets in 1999 - a very special place again in 2000 and 2001.
Associated with Musango but available only on special request in
2002.. |
| Musango
Safari Lodge: One of Lake Kariba and Matusadona's most
productive safari spots. Located near the mouth of the Ume
River, Musango is popular with both first-timers and safari
specialists. A member of Classic Safari Camps of Africa.
[ Seasonal
special ] |
| Sanyati
Lodge: regarded as Kariba's most luxurious lodge on the
eastern border of Matusadona |
| Shearwater
Canoe Safaris: Pioneered canoe
safaris on the lower Zambezi River in the early 80's - Robin and
Jo Brown's outfit is still at the forefront of expeditionary type
canoe safaris from Kariba down to Kanyemba. [Seasonal
special ] |
| Shearwater
Adventures: Based in Victoria Falls, specialists in white
water rafting, bungi jumping, Helicopter flights, Helium Balloon
flights, Jumbo Junction and African Elephant Back Safaris |
| Steve Edwards - Professional Guide: another of Zimbabwe's
"old guard", a director of Musango Safari Lodge and
Maronga Camp. Steve is a well known amateur ornithologist and
paleontologist. |
| Wilderness
Safaris: recent owner/managers of the old Legends of Africa
circuit including Ruckomechi, Chikwenya, Matusadona Water
Wilderness, Giraffe Springs, Linkwasha, Makalolo and River Club. |
| Victoria
Falls Rafting: the one day rafting trip is regarded as the
best in the world, Safpar operates from both Zimbabwe and Zambia
offering half and one-day trips and multi-day expeditions |
| Victoria Falls
Safari Lodge: situated 3 km from the actual falls, the lodge
is on a large private concession bordering the Zambezi
National Park. [Seasonal
special ] |
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| African Experience: Ed Smythe's safari outfit in the Kafue,
includes Lunga River Lodge and
Busanga Bush Camp. |
| Bushcamp
Company: Andy Hogg and Phil Berry's seasonal bush
camps (Chendeni, Bilimungwe, Kuyenda, Chamilandu) affiliated
with Chinzombo and Mfuwe Lodge in the South Luangwa. [Seasonal
special ] |
| Chiawa
Camp: Family owned and managed camp in the Lower
Zambezi National Park, one of the best alternatives for a deluxe
safari on the Zambian shore opposite Mana Pools. |
| Chongwe
Fishing Camp: Arguably the best fishing camp on the Zambezi
River, offered on a time share basis - particularly suited to sports
anglers in pursuit of Tiger Fish |
| Kayila Lodge:
SafPar's well known lodge opposite Mana Pools National Park -
regularly used as an overnight stop on deluxe canoe safaris on the
lower Zambezi River. |
| Kutandala: Rod Tether and Guz Thieme's new camp in the
North Luangwa - opened June 2001 - based on first season feedback,
well worth watching........ |
| Luangwa Safari Network:
The most comprehensive source of information on safaris and safari
operators in Zambia's Luangwa Valley |
| Mwambashi
River Lodge: SafPar's flagship lodge deep within the Lower
Zambezi National Park. |
| Remote Africa Safaris:
John Coppinger's safari operations at Tafika in the South Luangwa
and Mwaleshi in the North Luangwa National Park. |
| Robin
Pope Safaris: One of the Luangwa's
best known safari outfits include Nkwali, Nsefu, Tena
Tena plus the mobile walking safaris and a one-off cultural
experience at Kawaza Village. Tena Tena is part of the Classic
Safari Camps of Africa portfolio. Represented by Outposts in
the UK. |
| Robin Pope - Professional Guide: Robin is one of the
Luangwa's "old hands" having worked in the park since
1975. Robin's personal safaris are generally booked out a year
in advance. |
| Safari Par
Excellence: One of the original adventure operations on the
Zambezi specialising in the full range of Victoria Falls activities
and canoe safaris on the lower Zambezi River. |
| Thorntree Lodge:
Small deluxe lodge located 15 km upstream from Victoria Falls in
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park |
| Tongabezi:
Operate on the upper and lower Zambezi River from Tongabezi
Lodge, Sindabezi Camp and Sausage Tree Camp.
A member of Classic Safari Camps of Africa. |
| Zambezi
Waterfront in Victoria Falls : Probably the best single
location in Victoria Falls for the adventure crowd - serves as a
base for SafPar's whitewater rafting and other "extreme"
operations - includes a variety of accommodation options |
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| Afroventures:
Africa on Safari - Explore Africa with the African
safari leaders since 1972, Afro Ventures. |
| Conservation
Corporation Africa (Conscorp) have
created a portfolio of the continent's finest small, elegant safari
lodges, set in some of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations,
in five African countries. |
| Crocodile
Camp Safaris: Operates mobile camping safaris from Crocodile
Camp in Maun, Semetsi and Gomoti Camp in Moremi and the Okavango
Delta |
| Jack's
Camp: The first desert camp in the Kalahari, ideally
combined with San Camp and the Kubu Island
Safari into the Makgadikgadi Pans. A member of Classic Safari
Camps of Africa. |
| Linyanti
Explorations: Brian Graham's operation in the private Selinda
Reserve. Includes Zibalianja and Selinda camps -
a member of Classic Safari Camps of Africa. [Seasonal
special ] |
| Mombo Camp: One of the best known
deluxe camps in Botswana. Part of the Wilderness Safaris
group. Another member of Classic Safari Camps of Africa. |
| Nxabega,
Okavango Safari Camp: Located on the edge of the Okavango's
permanent flood zone. Nxabega camp is one of Botswana's top
safari camps accommodating 18 safari guests in East African-style
safari tents pitched on elevated Rhodesian teak platforms with
private sundecks and en suite facilities. |
| Ralph Bousfield - Professional Guide: Son of the legendary
Jack Bousfield, Ralph has become a popular favorite on Discovery
Channel with some fascinating explorations of Africa's lesser known
secrets. |
| San
Camp: Located on the edge of the Makgadikgadi
Pans, this small and exclusive dry season tented camp is widely
regarded as the most romantic safari destination in Africa. |
| Sandibe Safari Lodge:
Located east of Chief's Island adjacent to the Moremi
Game Reserve - guests at Sandibe are enchanted by the changing
moods of the Okavango Delta.. |
| Uncharted
Africa: Specialist safari operators in Botswana, highly
regarded for mobile safaris throughout the
country. Own and manage Jack's and San Camps. |
| Wilderness
Safaris: Botswana's largest safari
operation with over 30 camps under their control - offer a wide
selection of combinations in the Okavango, Savuti, Moremi and
Chobe. Represented by Outposts in the UK. |
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Important info resources in Southern Africa
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| Africa
Guide: one of the most comprehensive online guides to
Africa, covers 52 countries |
| African
Safari and Travel: a free travel planning resource for
safaris in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Kenya and
Tanzania. |
| African
Walking Safaris: A comprehensive guide to walking safaris in
Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Includes maps, full trail
descriptions, planning details and frequently asked questions for
planning a walking safari in Southern Africa. |
| Canoe
Safaris in Africa: A complete guide to canoe safaris in
Southern Africa's main waterways. Includes comprehensive
details on canoeing on the upper and lower Zambezi, the Kafue and
canoe trails on Botswana's Okavango Delta. |
| Flights
for Africa: Online airfare quotes powered by AirTreks,
supported by a team of travel specialists for obtaining discounted
multi-stop air tickets to Africa. |
| Jenman's
African Safaris: African safari tours of selected safari
destinations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia
and Mozambique. |
| Shark and Cage Diving:
UnrealDive.com - South African shark and cage diving
specialists. |
| Zambezi
Safari and Travel Company: provides extensive information on
Southern Africa with maps and news updates |
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