Zimbabwe Safari Golf
Programme Overview
Duration: 8 days
Play an 18 hole round of golf amidst the spectacular scenery of Zimbabwe in an atmosphere of historic style and charm.
Highlights: Royal Harare Golf Club, Victoria Falls, Eastern HIghlands and Nakavango Estate.
Johannesburg to Harare
Arrive Johannesburg.
Connecting flight to Harare.
Meet & greet then transfer to your hotel.
One of the Leading Hotels of the world, this hotel offers five star luxury and comfort in Harare. Located in the central business and shopping districts of the city, overlooking the Africa Unity Square and colourful flower markets the hotel is a great choice for the discerning traveller. Facilities at the hotel include a beauty centre with sauna, swimming pool, gym, a number of restaurants including the award winning La Fontaine Grill Room and is less than 5 kilometres from three top golf courses.
Afternoon city tour.
Harare is a city of contrasts – combining the old and the new. The new section of the city is characterized by high rise buildings, tree-lined avenues while the older section of the town boasts buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Drive through the city and see the various landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings, the Supreme Court, Africa Unity Square (the historic place where the Union Jack Flag was raised by the first settlers), the Kopjie and finally a traditional African market.
Overnight: Meikles Hotel
Meal Plan: D
Harare
Morning is at leisure.
Afternoon round of golf at Royal Harare Golf Course.
Royal Harare Golf Club. This 18 hole golf course is set amidst a picturesque wooded park land location. You will find a wide variety of birds and grazing deer in the fields. Different tournaments including local, national and international are organized by Royal Harare Golf Club, Harare in Zimbabwe.
The place has been frequented by countless golf players all around the globe. Several private functions are also held in the club. Never miss a visit to this lovely golf course on your Harare Tours. There are a wide range of facilities in the course too for the players as well as the spectators.
Overnight: Meikles Hotel
Meal Plan: B,D
Harare to Eastern Highlands
Fly or drive to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.
Enjoy a scenic drive east of the Capital City to the border town of Vumba in the Eastern Highlands. Continue through the picturesque mountains to Leopard Rock Hotel. The hotel is a tranquil haven set in the majestic Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. This classic, elegant and charming hotel with its “French Chateau” atmosphere has something special for everyone. Facilities at the hotel include a casino, two restaurants, and swimming pool.
Afternoon at leisure for optional activities such as horse-riding, visit to the Botanical Gardens, and scenic walks. Other activities on offer include trips to the Bunga Forest. Travelling north will take you to Pungwe View, Honde View and the Mtarazi Falls – the 2nd highest waterfall in Africa with a drop of 762 metres. The nearby Leopard Rock Game Reserve hosts nyala, zebra, impala, wildebeest and kudu which can be seen during the game drives on offer.
Overnight: Leopard Rock Hotel
Meal Plan: L,D
Eastern Highlands
The golf course high up in the mountains offers a challenging game to the avid golfer - not to mention the astounding views. Enjoy a leisurely round this morning.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Leopard Rock Hotel
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Eastern Highlands/ Harare then to Victoria Falls
Road transfer to Harare for connecting flight to Victoria Falls alternatively charter directly from Vumba to Victoria Falls.
Transfer to your hotel.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls” is situated within the Victoria Falls National Park overlooking the Victoria Falls bridge and one of the gorges.
This Edwardian-style five star hotel was built in 1904 and was recently refurbished to combine the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens, the hotel provides the tranquillity and seclusion that guests seek.
Evening sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River.
Unwind at the end of the day on board a cruise boat on the mighty Zambezi River. The sundowner cruise takes you through some of the channels of the river, offering an opportunity to see animals such as hippopotamus, elephant, crocodile as well as a variety of birdlife that inhabit the riverine vegetation.
A selection of drinks & snacks are served.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Victoria Falls
Guided Tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. Wander through the rainforest and view the largest curtain of falling water from a number of panoramic viewing points. The evergreen rainforest is home to monkeys, baboons and other small animals such as the bushbuck. The Falls themselves vary in height from the Devil’s Cataract being the lowest at 70 metres high to the Rainbow Falls at 108 metres. The Falls are split into 5 sections namely the Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls and the Eastern Cataract which make up this world wonder which is also a World Heritage Site.
Afternoon round of golf on the 18 hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player located at Elephant Hills Resort.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: L,D
Victoria Falls
Morning round of golf.
Afternoon Big 5 Safari on the nearby Nakavango Estate. This includes an elephant interaction, opportunity to walk with the lions, a visit to the rhino breeding programme and educational centre, a game drive through the reserve which has a variety of plains game, rhino, leopards, buffalo, and giraffe. At the end of the day sit back and enjoy a bush dinner under the African skies.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: L,D
Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Transfer to Victoria Falls airport.
Departure flight to Johannesburg.
Connecting flight to outbound international flights.
Meal Plan: B