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 | GENERAL |
1. Please note that the tariff is per person per day and not per night.
2. Traveling time to various parks are as follows;
Vic Falls -
Chizarira 7
hours
Vic Falls -
Hwange
3 hours
Vic Falls -
Zambezi 15
mins
Hwange -
Zambezi
3 hours
3. Low season
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November - April inclusive
High season
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May - October inclusive
4. There is no single supplement.
5. Please ensure that you are reasonably fit and have well worn in
hiking boots. A client that cannot walk on a walking safari will spoil the
safari for every one.
6. This is a wilderness experience please be aware of what you are in for.
| EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED |
BACKED UP SAFARI
Everything is provided to ensure comfortable camping. Large walk in tents
for 2 pax or smaller single tents. Mattresses, beds and full bedding, chairs,
tables, crockery, cutlery etc are all supplied.
BACKPACKING OR PORTER SAFARIS
We prefer clients to use their own backpacking and camping equipment as
that is what they will be familiar with but we can supply all equipment
including; tents, thermo mats, sleeping bags, chairs etc.
| FOOD |
All food is supplied.
BACKED UP SAFARI
All food is prepared and served by
the camp chef and staff.
BREAKFAST Full English or Continental
LUNCH
Cold buffet
DINNER
Soup, starter, varied stews, roasts or barbeques.
All meals are accompanied by a variety of vegetables and a
large green salad. Vegetarians are catered for on request.
DESSERT A variety of hot or cold desserts
BACKPACKING SAFARI
A special light weight but nutritious and filing menu is prepared and
served by the camp chef and staff.
BREAKFAST Cereals with fresh fruit.
LUNCH
Cheese, cold meat, salads, crackers & pickles.
DINNER
Soup, varied stews, kebabs & paella.
An assortment of nuts, biltong, dried fruit and boiled sweets are also
carried on all safaris.
| DRINKS |
BACKED UP SAFARI
All drinks are supplied. This includes cordials, soft drinks, beers, gin
and tonics, local wines and spirits and port. Any special requests(ie. diet
drinks) must be made in advance.
BACKPACKING SAFARI
Alcohol is obviously limited on account of the weight, but a small amount
will be carried for sundowners. Clients may like to bring along their own
personal half jack.
| WHAT TO BRING |
BACKED UP SAFARI
- 3 changes of
shirts/shorts in neutral colors.
- A pair of worn
in comfortable walking shoes, socks.
- Towel and
toiletries, with insect repellant.
- Hat.
- Torch &
batteries, camera & film, binoculars.
- Day pack &
water bottle.
BACKPACKING SAFARI
Clients will need basically the same as what they would on a backed up
safari but must be aware of the weight they have to carry. Hard cover books,
cosmetics in glass bottles and other such items should be avoided.
| AGE RESTRICTIONS |
MIN 12 - If it a private safari we
will take younger.
MAX No age limit. You must be
reasonably fit.
No experience is necessary but a reasonable level of fitness is expected.
Approximate distances covered per day can be 20 km or more.
| DAILY ROUTINE |
BACKED UP SAFARI
We start the day with tea/coffee and an early breakfast. The morning walk
is about 10-15 km returning to camp late morning. We have lunch and if you
wish a sleep in the heat of the day. At approximately 3pm we have tea, with
cake and biscuits and then set off for the afternoon walk of approximately
20km. Distances covered depend entirely on the capacity of the group and the
movements of the game. On return to the camp there is time for a shower and
few drinks around the camp fire before dinner is served.
The ablution facilities are in the form of a long drop which is erected at
every campsite. There is a bush bucket shower with hot water for bathing. On
longer durations safaris all tents have bathroom en suite.
BACKPACKING SAFARI
The routine will vary in that you will have a very early morning start.
Depending on the distances you will backpack to the next camp, have lunch
and free walk in the afternoon. If the proposed destination is too far to walk
before the heat of the day sets in, you will stop off for lunch and a siesta
and walk to the next camp later in the afternoon.
The ablutions are in the form of a bush toilet whilst in camp. As you will
always be walking near water bathing will be done in springs or a solar shower
will be provided.
| GUIDE, SAFETY AND COMMUNICATIONS |
Although Leon Varley leads most safaris, special requests must be made if
you would like a specific guide. All guides hired are fully licensed professional
hunter/guides and carry a firearm at all times.
All clients are required to sign an indemnity form.
In the unlikely event of illness or injury all clients are covered by
Medical Air Rescue and you can be transferred to the nearest hospital within a
matter of hours, even from the remote areas. A full medical first aid box is
carried at all times.
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