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Female kudu in Chobe, Botswana. On safari with Photo Safari Company. Image by Nick Wigmore - Zimbofoto

BEST of ZIMBABWE - PHOTO SAFARI

JUNE 2025

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI INFORMATION

Guided Photographic Safari
JUNE 2025

Dates: June 16th - 24th 2025

Cost: USD$11,699.00

Deposit: USD$2,925.00

Single Supplement: USD$1,499.00

SAFARI OVERVIEW

*Itineraries are planned with great care. For operational reasons, it may be necessary to change the sequence of activities or the intended routes taken, and although such cases are rare, The Photo Safari Company recommends that itineraries should be treated only as a guideline.​

Accommodation

Our safaris only use *4-5 star hotels and luxury tented private safari concessions within the game parks. 

Small intimate group of photographers

Our safaris only use *4-5 star hotels and luxury tented private safari concessions within the game parks. 

Photographic Opportunity: High

All our safaris provide a high level of photographic opportunities. Whether these are local culture, landscapes or wildlife, we guarantee that you will always have something new to photograph during your time with us.

Safari Pace: Medium-High

This safari is a medium to high pace schedule. It has been planned to ensure your return on investment is high, with maximising photographic opportunities at multiple times per day.

Downtime: Sufficient

We have planned sufficient downtime throughout this safari, however, we understand some guests may require a slower paced schedule.

Activity Opt-out

You may always opt-out of any activity and give yourself more downtime to relax and enjoy your surroundings. There is never any pressure to attend all the scheduled activities.

We will, of course, ensure you are well looked after while the rest of the group is out on activities should you wish to not participate.

DAY 1

Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatisation
  • Airport/local hotel Pickup

- Arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe and met by our professional transfer service.

- Alternatively, if you have arrived in Victoria Falls the previous day, we will arrange for a transfer from your hotel to ours.

  • 5 Star Hotel Check-In and Relax

- Check in to your accommodation, relax, and acclimatize.

  • Lunch: Welcome Briefing

- Attend a welcome briefing to discuss the upcoming itinerary and safety guidelines.​​​ Fully catered lunch and beverages.

  • Late Afternoon: Hide Photography

- Private use of the hotels waterhole hide.​

  • Sunset Cocktails

- Cocktails on the sunset deck, watching the African sun set over the horizon whilst enjoying your choice of cold beverage and canapes.​

  • Evening/Dinner

- Dinner at the hotel restaurant.​

DAY 2

Day 2: Victoria Falls & Zambezi River Cruise
  • Morning: Victoria Falls Guided Tour

- Explore the world renowned Victoria Falls and local town to get a taste of the culture.

  • Afternoon: Helicopter Flight

- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls.

  • Evening: Zambezi Sunset Cruise 

- Enjoy sundowners and dinner with fellow guests on the beautiful Zambezi River.

DAY 3

Day 3: Safari Begins
  • Morning: Zambezi Sunrise Cruise

- Start your safari with an early morning sunrise cruise on the mighty Zambezi river. Continental breakfast provide.

  • Late Morning: Rhino Safari

- Rhino safari experience with lunch.

  • Afternoon

- Relax.

  • Late Afternoon: Optional Hide Photography

- Join us in our water-level hide and see what wildlife comes down for a drink.

  • Evening: Drinks & Dinner

- Sundowners and dinner.​

DAY 4

Day 4: Hwange National Park 
  • Morning: Air charter to Hwange National Park.

- Private air charter service from Victoria Falls to our private concession in Hwange National Park.

  • Late Morning: Camp Welcome & Briefing

- Welcome and briefing before relaxing at our private camp.

  • Afternoon: Game Drive

- Game drive and sundowners in the wonderful Hwange National Park.

  • Late Afternoon: Optional Hide Photography

- Spend some time at our natural hide getting close to the wildlife that visits the water hole.

  • Evening: Dinner & Campfire

- Dinner followed by gathering around a campfire for stories and discussions.

DAY 5

Day 5: Hwange National Park
  • Morning: Game Drive

- Experience a sunrise on a game drive with coffee and rusks whilst enjoying the wildlife we come across.​

- Hide photography at the waterhole.

  • Afternoon: Leisure Time

- Relax by the pool, watch the game at the private waterhole or take a snooze.

  • Mid-Afternoon: Guided Game Walk

- Guided game walk through the private concession with one of our professional guides.

  • Evening: Night Game Drive & Farewell Dinner

- Night game drive.

- Enjoy dinner with your safari group.

DAY 6

Day 6: Transfer to Mana Pools National Park
  • Morning: Air charter to Mana Pools National Park.

- Air charter service from Hwange to our private concession in Mana Pools National Park.

  • Late Morning: Camp Welcome & Briefing

- Welcome and briefing before relaxing at our private camp.

  • Mid-afternoon: Guided Game Walk

- Guided game walk with one of our professional guides in the amazing Mana Pools National Park.​

  • Evening: Dinner & Campfire

- Dinner followed by gathering around a campfire for stories and discussions.

DAY 7

Day 7: Exploring Mana Pools National Park
  • Morning: Game Drive

- Experience a sunrise on a game drive with coffee and rusks whilst enjoying the wildlife we come across.​

  • Afternoon: Leisure Time

- Relax by the pool, watch the game at the private waterhole or take a snooze.

  • Mid-Afternoon: Game Drive

- Guided game drive through the park with our professional guides.

  • Evening: Night Game Drive & Farewell Dinner

- Night game drive.

- Enjoy dinner with your safari group.

DAY 8

Day 8: Departure Day
  • Morning: Game Drive

- Final chance to go on a game drive with a sunrise and a coffee.​

  • Mid-morning: Check-out & Air Charter

- Guided game walk through the private concession with one of our professional guides.

  • Evening: Night Game Drive & Farewell Dinner

- Check out of your accommodation and air charter from Mana Pools to Victoria Falls.

SAFARI LOCATIONS MAP

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

Should there be availability on our safaris and photographic tours, we can accommodate single occupancy guests travelling alone. There is a single occupancy supplement of USD$1,499.00 per person.

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*Should we have two solo guests booked on a safari or photo tour, we will let you know and should you wish to share a room, to avoid the solo occupancy supplement charges, we will do our best to match you with another guest of the same gender. This is completely optional at both guests discretion. 

What is Not Included
  • Tourist Visas.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • Camera gear insurance.

  • Personal purchases (such as snacks, curios, satellite telephone calls, cellular phone calls, internet, laundry, etc).

  • Gratuities for the guides, staff at accommodations, and airport transfers.

  • Optional extra activities that are available, but have not been listed in your itinerary.

  • Pre- and post-safari tours.

  • Meals and accommodations before or after the safari.

  • International flights.

  • Health screening, including Covid PCR & RAT tests.

  • Anything that has not been listed in the itinerary/explicitly listed.

Safari Occupancy

Double Occupancy

​All of our safaris and photographic tours are based on double occupancy, whereby two people will share a room and/or luxury tent.

Single Occupancy
What is Included
  • Charter flights to/from private game concessions.

  • Airport transfers on the date of arrival and departure.

  • All accommodation from first day of safari.

  • Accommodation & meals for the night of the last day of the safari in Victoria Falls is included in the cost.

  • Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner), starting with breakfast/brunch from first day of safari.

  • Beverages for the duration of the safari – bottled & filtered water, tea/coffee, non alcoholic, beer, wine, and select spirits during your entire stay.

  • Costs for all scheduled activities listed in the itinerary.

  • All National Parks fees, Victoria Falls entrance fees, and applicable taxes.

  • Evacuation insurance to a private hospitals in capital cities (transport only – Cost of hospitalization NOT included)

  • Experienced, professional safari guides.

  • Experienced professional photography guides.

Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT, PAYMENT & TERMS

Safari Registration
  • We require all guests to complete the online registration form prior to making your deposit. The information captured in this registration process is only used by Photo Safari Company.

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You can read our Privacy Policy here

All Payments
  • Photo Safari Company use PayPal for taking the initial 25% deposit.

  • By using PayPal, you automatically benefit from PayPal's "Buyer Protection" at no additional cost to you. This buyer protection provides peace of mind when booking with us.

  • For more information, please visit the PayPal Website.​

  • Photo Safari Company accept both PayPal and Stripe to take additional payments to complete your booking. 

Payments Terms
  • The 25% non-refundable deposit is to reserve your place on this safari.

  • Remaining balance of investment is strictly 90 days prior to start of the safari.

  • Should you fail to pay the outstanding balance, you will forfeit your deposit and your reservation on your chosen safari.

Payments Instalments
  • Please contact us if you would like to pay in instalments to help manage your finances.

Photo Safari Company Terms & Conditions
  •  Please ensure you read our Terms & Conditions as you will be accepting these as part of the booking process.

  • Photo Safari Company reserve the right to update our Terms & Conditions at any time without notification.​

  • By making and completing the booking process with Photo Safari Company, for your chosen safari, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.

Rates Policy & Disclaimer
  • We reserve the right to amend our advertised rates should our costs increase due to unforeseen increases with our partners. However, will honour any confirmed booking at existing agreed rates.

- Confirmed Booking Definition: Photo Safari Company has invoiced the booking in full, received full payment for the booking.

Recommendations
  • We highly recommend protecting your investment with appropriate travel insurance.

  • All prices quoted on our website are US Dollars.

  • All payments made are to be in US Dollars. Should you wish to pay in another currency, please contact us.

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