...an affordable safari lodge set within a private estate on the outskirts of Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe  ....

ACCOMMODATION
The lodge accommodates 20 guests in:

• Eight twin-bedded canvas under thatch chalets with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin. With private decks overlooking virgin bush
• One Honeymoon chalet with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin. Also a private deck overlooking virgin bush
• One Honeymoon chalet with en-suite bath, toilet and hand basin. With a private deck looking into the African bush
• All chalets have a veranda with deck chairs and a private view of the bush

WILDLIFE
Common sightings on the estate are kudu, impala, bush buck, buffalo, elephant, and a wide variety of birds.

MINIMUM AGE LIMITS
Minimum Age : 12 years*

*Children under 12 years old are accepted on request and on condition that parents are made fully aware that the lodge does have wild animals roaming around the grounds at various times of the day and night, and that they will be required to sign an Indemnity Form for each child. Parents should also be requested to ensure that their children behave appropriately as there will be other paying guests


FACILITIES

• A central lounge / dining area with open sundeck overlooking a waterhole and the Masuwe River.
• Bar Area
• Swimming pool and sun deck area
• Braai / Barbecue area

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FROM MASUWE & VICTORIA FALLS
Most of the activities below are not included unless specified in the rates below. All additional activities can be purchased prior to departure or upon arrival. Pre-booking is recommended as activities have limited availability each day.

• Tour of “Victoria Falls”
• Game walk on Masuwe Estate
• Zambezi sunset cruise
• Morning and evening game drives into the Chamaponda National Park located along the north western border of the estate.
• Elephant back safaris are done on the estate and so are easily accessible.
• Lion Encounter safaris are operated from the Masuwe Estate and easily accessible

Other adventure activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, riverboarding, bungi jumping, abseiling, gorge swings and helicopter flights etc. All can be booked whilst staying at Masuwe but at an extra cost. Tours to Chobe National Park in Botswana can also be easily arranged.

[.....for a full activities price listing for the 2008 season]


N.B. – Please note that national parks fees are NOT included and are payable direct by the client. (All fees are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the Zimbabwean Parks Authorities).

• Tour of Victoria Falls - US$20 pp Zambezi National park fee
• Game drives - US$15 pp Chamaponda National Park fee
• Sunset Cruises - US$5 pp river fees

TRANSFERS
Clients can fly into either Livingstone or Victoria Falls International Airport where they will be met and transferred by road to the lodge which is situated approximately 20 minutes drive from the Victoria Falls Airport, including customs and immigration formalities at both border posts. It is approximately forty minutes from Livingstone Airport. Clients may also self-drive direct to the lodge, directions are available on request.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

• If travelling from Zambia, both Zambian and Zimbabwean customs and immigration formalities must be cleared.
• Entry visa for Zimbabwe – please see Travel Documents
• Zambian visa for clients entering via Livingstone airport.
• Return air tickets or vehicle registration particulars – if required.
• Advise Safari Par Excellence of any dietary requirements or medical conditions.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
Please see out Travel Documents pages for information on visas for Zimbabwe (& Zambia). We advise all clients check with their local embassy/consulate prior to travel as they will be able to advise the most up to date and accurate information regarding visas. Safari Par Excellence accepts no responsibility for visa fees.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Malaria prophylactics, insect repellent and sun block
• Personal toiletries and medical requirements
• Torch / flashlight
• Binoculars, camera, video and film/digital memory cards

We advise all clients to consult their local physician for the latest health requirements regarding Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls prior to their departure from their home country.
 

Additional information

• Introduction to Victoria Falls: Map, accommodation options and activity listings
• Zambezi Whitewater Rafting: Full details on all of the rafting options from the one day trips to multi-day expeditions plus descriptions of the individual rapids and the Zambezi Report for an update on current river conditions.
• Safari combinations: a selection of short and extended tour packages to cater for different tastes and budgets
• African Safari options: ideas for safaris along the course of the Zambezi River

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