Josh Flatman
Our favourite August holiday destinations
Faran Travel's pick of four destinations to visit this August, including Zimbabwe, Brazil, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
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ZIMBABWE SAFARI HOLIDAYS
Population:
16 million
When to go:
April - November
Capital:
Harare
Location:
Southern Africa (landlocked)
Currency:
United states dollar
Fun fact:
Zimbabwe has the most official languages in the world.
Bio:
Zimbabwe, along with its neighbour Zambia, isn't always considered when thinking about where to go for a safari trip. Perhaps often thought of as an intrepid safari destination, the preserve of hardcore safari aficionados. Indeed it does attract a high proportion of return travellers. However, recent improvements to infrastructure, logistics and new lodge offerings have made it more traveller friendly and we think it should be on everyone's bucket-list.
Waiting to be discovered are five Unesco World Heritage Sites, the best guiding on the continent, up-close wildlife experiences, diverse activities, mighty rivers and ancient history.
A trip to Zimbabwe often starts or finishes at Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls and known to be the greatest curtain of falling water in the world. You may decide to combine this with another area of Zimbabwe such as Hwange National Park, located just a few hours drive away or fly to the stunning Mana Pools. Equally, it is easy to visit Victoria Falls in combination with a safari in Botswana via a road transfer from Kasane, or even Kenya, due to the direct flight link between Victoria Falls and Nairobi.
Image credits to Imvelo Safari Lodges, Victoria Falls River Lodge and Machaba Safaris
Our favourite lodges and camps
7 nights
Start: Victoria Falls > Chobe > Okavango Delta > Finish: Maun
Price... £3,750 to £6,750 per person, excluding international flights.
The perfect introduction to three highlights of the continent. Starting at the world's largest sheet of falling water that is Victoria Falls, before heading into Botswana to the elephant Mecca of Chobe National Park and finishing in the Okavango Delta, one Africa's finest safari regions.
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6 nights
Start: Victoria Falls > Northern Hwange > Southern Hwange > Finish: Victoria Falls
Price... £3,800 to £5,300 per person, excluding international flights.
Starting in Victoria Falls, spend six nights exploring Zimbabwe's largest national park. Start in the northern section of the park, before a game-drive road transfer to a private concession in the southern realms of Hwange, a region famous for the size of its elephant and buffalo herds.
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