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ZAMBEZI ODYSSEY TRAILS

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ODYSSEY SAFARI OPTIONS DESCRIPTION DAYS/NIGHTS DEPART (APR – NOV)
Mana Shoreline Walking Mana Pools Shorelines 4 Days, 3 Nights Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat
Mana Shoreline Canoeing Mana Pools Shoreline 4 Days, 3 Nights Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat
Camp Chitake Chitake River/Mana Open (Min 3 Nights) Any Day
Camp Zambezi Fixed Camp in Mana Open (Min 3 Nights) Any Day

These trips are fully backed up and are more luxurious than the expeditionary Explorer trips. Perhaps the biggest draw card for our luxury Odyssey options is the standard of the professional guides leading these trails. Natureways Safaris is renowned for the standard of professional guides that lead these luxury trails - they are amongst the best in Southern Africa.

Our Odyssey options do not include transfers from Kariba. Clients usually charter in and out of Mana Pools to maximize their time spent on safari. Charters can be arranged from Harare, Kariba, Victoria Falls, Hwange, Lusaka and Livingstone. Please contact us if you would like assistance booking a charter flight. Alternatively guests will need to make their own way to Mana Pools by self-driving. For the canoe trips please try and make it in by 11h30 at the latest to be able to fit in the afternoon canoeing.

National Parks Fees are not included in the costs.

The Chitake Walking Camp is NOT recommended for first time travelers to Africa – it is a much specialized walking safari. Other trips can be lengthened according to clients’ requirements. Canoe trails are 3 nights duration whilst all our other luxury products can be extended beyond the 3 night minimum stay. If non-canoeing activities are to be added onto a canoe trail there is a minimum stay of two nights, e.g. one can do a 3-night canoe trail followed by a two or three night Camp Zambezi / Chitake.

All backed up options include: - Professional Walking Guides; all up market camping and canoeing equipment; quality snacks and meals; full bar (local drinks).

Minimum passengers – 2

Maximum passengers – 8

Special arrangements can be made for larger groups upon request

Age Restrictions

Minimum 14 years - preferably accompanied by an adult. The minimum age can be varied if the children are accompanied by their parents and if it is only one group doing the trip (i.e. your party is not joining another party). There is no maximum age limit, please use your discretion.

Camp Zambezi is flexible on ages depending on the make up of the group.

Daily Routine

Generally the routine is very similar to the explorer trips but tailored to suit the individual safari (e.g. as an alternative to canoeing there might be walking or game drives, etc) however it is a luxury camp and this camp may be static or mobile depending on requirements. The camp is packed up by our staff so as to ensure our clients spend as much time doing safari activities as possible.

Please contact us if you would like an in-depth detailed daily itinerary for any of our trails.

Back-Up Status

Odyssey Safaris are fully backed up. Where camps are supporting a canoe trail - all equipment, food and luggage is transferred from camp to camp by vehicle whilst guests are canoeing or walking.

Equipment Supplied

All camping equipment is supplied.

Odyssey Safaris are true bush camps – no electricity, no permanent structures, no plumbing, etc. A taste of the way safaris used to be. The eco-friendly camps are designed to be erected and dismantled within hours, leaving no trace of their existence on the environment. Camps have spacious walk-in tents with en-suite toilet facilities for night use and comfortable beds with fresh linen. These custom built tents are mosquito proof and have mosquito gauze for a roof so that one can lie in bed at night and enjoy the African night sky. Built in canvas shades ensure clients will not get wet if it rains and will have shade should they be in camp during the day and want to lie down. A “long drop” loo and bucket showers with lovely hot water will also be provided for day use. All camps come with a fully equipped kitchen, bar facilities and dining area. We provide full waiter service and will usually have a staff/client ratio approaching 1 to 1.

Food

All produce is brought in fresh and meals are prepared in camp by one of our experienced bush chefs including breads and pastries on open fires. Breakfasts consist of cereals, muffins, biscuits and pancakes with a full English breakfast on at least one of the days.

Lunch is usually fresh quiche, lasagna, etc with a varied selection of freshly baked breads, salads and cheeses and dinners are a full 3-course meal with various starters, sumptuous main courses and fine desserts, eaten under the stars with an accompanying bottle of wine (Zimbabwean bottled).

Vegetarian or other dietary preferences can be catered for providing we are warned well in advance for all trips.

Drinks

All backed up safaris include a supply of local beers, spirits, minerals, wines and mineral water, as well as teas/coffees and cordials. Drinks are served by our friendly camp staff whilst our clients relax and enjoy the safari experience. If clients prefer imported wines and drinks we can provide these, but the cost will be born by the clients.

Clients Must Bring

  1. Wide brimmed hat
  2. Sun block
  3. Shorts / T-shirts
  4. Track shoes / sandals
  5. Towel (provided on the backed up trails)
  6. Tracksuit / Jacket / Jersey for cool evenings
  7. Bathing Costume
  8. Insect Repellent
  9. Personal Toiletries
  10. Binoculars
  11. Torch
  12. Film / camera batteries
  13. Money for National Park fees as well as Identity Documents where relevant