Classic Zimbabwe Safari with Johnny Russell
A Scheduled Trip to Zimbabwe

Highlights
This safari will take you to two world heritage sites in Zimbabwe and give you some of the best game viewing opportunities in Africa. Coupled with activities like walking safaris, this is an exceptional classic safari guided by the inimitable Johnny Russell.
Scheduled group tour from
August 17, 2018 - August 27, 2018
Starting from
US$ 6,660
per person sharing
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Transport
Fly-in Safari, Overland Safari
Accommodation
Tented Camps
Exploring
Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Victoria Falls
About this Safari
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This 11-day small group tour is the perfect introduction to Zimbabwe for first-time travellers as well as hard-core safaristas. You will be covering not one, but two world heritage sites, and will experience some of the best game viewing in all of Africa.
Safari Overview
Trip Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Group Size: 6 persons
Dates: August 17 – 27, 2018
Locations covered: Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park
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Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls
When you arrive in Victoria Falls you will be met at the airport by Jonny and then a small transfer bus will take you to the lodge where you can settle in and relax. Later on in the afternoon you will go to the actual Victoria Falls…
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Day 2 - 5: Hwange National Park
After breakfast a transfer vehicle will take us through to Hwange National Park, its a good paved road all the way and you will see some traditional African Villages…
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Day 6 - 10: Mana Pools National Park
A charter flight will take you through to Mana Pools today the flight will take about 2 hours. When you land in Mana Pools the game viewing starts right from the landing strip. The camp is set in the heart of…
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Day 11: Departure
A charter flight will take you from Mana Pools today through to Harare International Airport which is well connected with regional and International airports for your flights either to extra destinations in Africa of back home.
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All About Your Guide, Johnny Russell

Johnny Russell – Background
Johnny Russell was born in Zimbabwe in 1989 and was very fortunate to grow up spending holidays on his uncle’s farm in the North of Zimbabwe – Doma where he discovered all manner of animals, plants and creepy crawlies. His grandfather also loved the bush, birding and fishing, which also made an impression on Johnny as they explored together. Johnny took every opportunity to be outdoors and in school he excelled in sports, and represented Zimbabwe in rowing. He also had a keen interest in engines and mechanics and gained experience in this field after school at a car rally and auto electrics firm, and also a boat hire company – this all came in handy with his love of Land Rovers too!
It was not ironic that with his love of the bush and water, his first job in hospitality and the wilderness was working at a camp doing mobile safaris along the Zambezi River in Mana Pools. He made it a priority to quickly obtain his learner guide’s license which he passed in 2010, and from running the canoe trail safaris, he went into guiding for various camps. He was very good at sharing his enthusiasm and interest in the bush, and from guiding he then went on to managing camps. He has worked in Mana Pools, Hwange and Gonarezhou National Parks, as well as in Chewore and in the Save Valley. He is never happier than when he is in the bush exploring new areas with his camera and binoculars at hand, and reading the tracks, listening, watching, and seeing what different things the bush holds in store for that day.
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Classic Zimbabwe Safari Map
Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park, Hwange, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe
Mana Pools National Park, Hurungwe, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
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This safari begins in Victoria Falls (VFA) and ends in Harare. A charter flight to Mana Pools National Park is included in the cost.
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