Zambezi celebrates new era for Zimbabwe

The historic power-sharing deal between president Robert Mugabe and his political rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, has been welcomed by UK based travel company, Zambezi Safari & Travel.

“Despite the chaos started by Mugabe in 1997, resulting in the near collapse of our Zimbabwean safari industry in 2000, we’ve continued to host guests,” says managing partner John Berry. “Our roots are African and we still have an office in the Zambezi valley. Throughout the last eight years our intention has been that as long as we have partners, friends and colleagues with a common hope in Zimbabwe we’re going to continue encouraging people to visit,” he adds.

“As a result, we’ve maintained our presence in Zimbabwe and are ready to offer safaris to anyone wanting to visit this marvellous country and all it has to offer.”

Highlights on offer include the legendary Victoria Falls, canoeing the Lower Zambezi and safaris in Hwange National Park. An 11 night trip including three nights at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast) and eight nights at The Hide in Hwange (full board) costs £ 2,250 per person. This excludes international flights but includes various activities whilst at Victoria Falls: A guided tour of Victoria Falls, a helicopter ‘flight of angels’ over the fall, night game drive in Victoria Falls.

For a wilder adventure we have a fully backed-up canoe/walk safari which takes place in the Mana Pools National Park on the shores of the Zambezi River. A fully licensed-armed Professional Guide, who is permitted to conduct canoeing and walking safaris, leads each safari. The Department of National Parks and the Zimbabwe Hunters and Guides Association monitor all guides and set rigorous exams in order for a guide to become licensed. Special price valid from 15 April to 1st June 09 and 1st to 15th November 09 at £530.00 for 3 nights/4 days.

“Zimbabwe was once widely regarded as one of Southern Africa’s top safari spots,” says John. “As a consequence of the country’s excellent guiding industry, camps and lodges in Zimbabwe have continued to maintain a high level of service even during these difficult times.”

For further information visit Zambezi.co.uk.