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A 7 night, 8 day deluxe walking and canoeing combination of Matusadona and Mana Pools 

Where: 

• Starting and ending in Kariba, includes
• 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in Kariba
• 3 night walking safari from Musango in Matusadona
• 3 nights deluxe canoeing on the Mana Pools shoreline 

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Highlights: 

• This is a deluxe safari which includes the best of the Zambezi Valley - Zimbabwe-qualified Professional Guides are utilized for the full duration of the safari.
• Matusadona is recognized for its large population of lions; also one of the last wild sanctuaries of the Black Rhino; elephant and hippo are seen in large numbers; birding is excellent year round but best from September to March. 
• Musango and Maronga have consistently received our top votes in Zimbabwe each year from 1999. The hosting, guiding and location of this safari is excellent. This is in our opinion, the best spot to see Black Rhino in southern Africa. Activities include walking, game drives and boating on the Matusadona shoreline.  
• Mana Pools itself is has the largest concentration of wildlife on the Zambezi River; elephant, hippo, and buffalo are abundant! 
• Deluxe canoeing takes place over a three night trail using a rolling tented camp on the best stretch of the Zambezi River - the entire Mana Pools shoreline from Ruckomechi down to Chikwenya. 
• The Mana Pools section is conducted by James and Janine Varden of Natureways. 
• This safari is run during the dry season from May to mid November each year and can be done in "reverse" (Mana Pools first, Matusadona second) to suit connections. 
• Kariba is the hub for this safari - one night is provided on a bed and breakfast basis.  
• The Matusadona transfer is via light aircraft to Rokari or Bumi followed by a short boat transfer, the Mana Pools transfer is via light aircraft to Nyamepi, followed by a short road transfer through the park. 

Best time of year: 

• April, May and June are relatively quiet, the peak is from July to September, October and November are very hot but game viewing conditions are at their best. 
• The rains usually start in the middle of November and the roads in Mana Pools deteriorate rapidly. 
• This safari only runs between April and early November.

Best access: 

Kariba, Zimbabwe is the start and end of this safari, connect from Victoria Falls or Harare 

Tips and notes: 

• Mana Pools and Matusadona are arranged on an all-inclusive basis
• The Mana Pools departures are fixed on Tuesdays and Saturdays - the Matusadona section can be done before or after the Mana safari
• The 10 kg baggage limit in soft bags is strictly enforced for the light aircraft transfers, arrangements can be made to stow excess baggage safely in Kariba
• Dietary preferences (e.g. vegetarian) must be specified in advance
• National Parks charge per person rates of US$15 entry fee plus US$5 per night, payable in cash on entry.  These fees are not included in the safari rate and are subject to change without notice.

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Last updated 11 August, 2005