5-Day Sail with Elephants Sail Safari (to & from Harare)
Overview
Tour Overview
Zimbabwe Safari: Our Kariba Sail Safari is designed as a stand-alone safari for hands-on groups of 2-6 guests/boat. Start and end in Harare, the price includes
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer to Lake Kariba, Embark Sailing Catamaran
Day 1Transfer to Lake Kariba, Embark Sailing Catamaran Transfer to Lake Kariba, Embark Sailing Catamaran Transfer to Lake Kariba and set sail. Your driver will pick you up in Harare for the 8-hour drive to Lake Kariba. Embark your personal sailing catamaran and head off across the lake. Sleep on or below decks in the wilderness with elephants dotting the shoreline. Tikki Cats are easy-to-sail so you will learn quickly under the guidance of our expert skipper. Once you have tasted the pleasure of free forward-momentum from the wind, you will be hooked and soon enough you will be operating the tiller and seeking out the wind yourself. 1. This is a participatory trip, you will be expected to help sail the boat under the guidance of your very experienced skipper, this is half the fun. 2. Sailing and route are subject to weather conditions at the sole discretion of your skipper based on his assessment of current and forecast weather. If necessary, we will arrange alternative Kariba accommodation. 3. Have a few beers but if you are planning a huge binge, take a houseboat! Main Destination: Lake Kariba Accommodation: Sail With Elephants - Kariba Private Catamaran Mid-range accommodation located in Kariba (Lake Kariba) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Sail the Matusadona National Park
Day 2Sail the Matusadona National Park Sail the Matusadona National Park Sailing is weather-dependent, but it might be nice if you could aim for a specific goal, such as reaching the Kota-Kota Narrows, far off the beaten houseboat track. A wide-brimmed hat, loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt, swimming costume, sarong to wet and wear, lots of suntan lotion, and sunglasses. You'll stay hydrated, and deliberately increase salt in your diet to avoid dehydration! In dry heat, your sweat evaporates and you don't realize how much salt you lose. The rate for the sailing portion is all-inclusive: boat hire, zimparks fees, and fuel (yes, you will need some!). Guide, soft drinks, meals, snacks, and boat hire. Excludes alcohol which you can organize at the Kariba kiosk before sailing. Main Destination: Matusadona National Park Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season August to September (The park is never crowded) Best Weather April to September (Sunny days) Wildlife in Matusadona NP ElephantAbundant BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LionOccasional ZebraOccasional HyenaOccasional Show more LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Sail With Elephants - Kariba Private Catamaran Mid-range accommodation located in Kariba (Lake Kariba) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Sail Remote Parts of Lake Kariba
Day 3Sail Remote Parts of Lake Kariba Sail Remote Parts of Lake Kariba By day 3 you should be at the outer limits of where most houseboats range, you should have the lake largely to yourselves with 360-degree horizons of wilderness. The freedom you have never experienced before. You'll revel in it and enjoy getting your propulsion direct from nature for free (well, almost free, you will need to tighten a few ropes here and there!). Main Destination: Lake Kariba Accommodation: Sail With Elephants - Kariba Private Catamaran Mid-range accommodation located in Kariba (Lake Kariba) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Meander back Towards Kariba Beach
Day 4Meander back Towards Kariba Beach Meander back Towards Kariba Beach You will be starting to go a bit wild by now, so it's time to wander back towards civilization before you lose it. Your skipper will guide you back towards Kariba, with your exact route determined by the wind. Your last night's stay will be closer to Kariba town ahead of your return to Harare tomorrow. Main Destination: Lake Kariba Accommodation: Sail With Elephants - Kariba Private Catamaran Mid-range accommodation located in Kariba (Lake Kariba) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Disembark Sailboat on Kariba Beach and Return Transfer to Harare
Day 5Disembark Sailboat on Kariba Beach and Return Transfer to Harare Disembark Sailboat on Kariba Beach and Return Transfer to Harare Your minibus transfer will be waiting upon your return to lift you back to Harare. You will reluctantly leave the water with your head spinning with memories of fun and amazing vistas, elephants, and sunsets. This is a classic Zimbabwe holiday, done the way it should be by people who care that you have the best experience possible because we Love Zim. Main Destination: Harare (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Mana Pools Tourism Services, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If y
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- What is included in this tour
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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We went on zim for 2 weeks, mixing lodges and campsites in mana pools, hwange and Kazuma pan, sailing in kariba lake. Everything was perfectly planned by Ant from manapools.com, only good surprises.
It’s been about a week since we’ve been back after 24 nights in Zim and we can’t get enough of reminiscing. To start with there were dozens of calls and WhatsApp messages with Ant as we planned a once in a lifetime...
You cannot make a mistake going with Manapools - for knowledge, detailed planning, vehicle maintenance, hosting and agility. These guys know what they do. Our family group of 6 had a great time on safari with knowledgeable guide cum driver...
Ant was extremely helpful in tayloring our itinerary to fit in with what we requested. He replied promptly to any queries we had and was happy to discuss any requirements. The tour was very good value for money, the vehicle comfortable and...
Very impressed with the service we received from Ant in advance of the trip. Organising an itinerary that suited our timescales and requirements over WhatsApp, email, phone and facetime was all done with a minimum of fuss. Upon arrival...
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