Highlights of Zimbabwe in Comfort

Arrive at Bulawayo Airport. Met and transfer to Camp Amalinda for two nights. The camp is nestled in the granite domes and 'kopjes' of the Matobo Hills in an ancient bushman's shelter with majestic rock views.

There is prolific wildlife within the park, including breeding colonies of both black and white rhinocerous and high concentrations of leopard and black eagle. At the summit of the hill known as Malindidzimu is the tomb of the explorer Cecil Rhodes: this is known as 'View of the World' and is carved from the solid granite hill.

After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle to Halfway House to join a safari vehicle to Camelthorn Lodge for three nights. The lodge is located on a private concession in one of Hwange's last remaining unspoilt acacia woodlands bordering the south eastern corner of the park.

The woodlands are dotted with small water holes attracting an abundance of animals and birds - there is also an underground hide by a waterhole where elephants can be viewed and photographed at toe-level - a breathtaking experience. Hwange Park is Zimbabwe's largest and is especially famous for its massive population of elephant, as well as many other animals and up to 400 species of birds.

Other activities include day and night game drives locally and into the park, game walks, birding and village/school visits.

After breakfast, transfer by road to Bomani airstrip for light aircraft flight to Mana West airstrip. Drive to Ruckomechi Camp for three nights. The camp is on the banks of the Zambezi on the western boundary of the Mana Pools National Park, with long views across the river to the mountains of the Great Rift Valley. Along with its scenic location, the camp has lots of comfortable amenities, including indoor and outdoor showers, bar, lounge, library, decks and an infinity pool.

Activities here include wildlife viewing on foot, from open 4 x4s, canoes and motorised pontoons. The wildlife is prolific with large and small mammals as well as more than 350 species of birds.

After breakfast, return to Mana West airstrip for flight to Victoria Falls and transfer to the Victoria Falls River Lodge for two nights. The lodge is within the Zambezi National Park and right on the banks of the river, with a plethora of animals right on the doorstep. Activity options are river cruises and 4 x 4 day or night excursions into the park - as well as the animals, there are 415 bird species recorded in the park.

The lodge offers complimentary scheduled transfers to and from Victoria Falls town, from which the Falls themselves are within walking distance. There are lots of activities available from the town, including kayaking, bungee, white water rafting, helicopter rides, etc.

On the morning of day 11, transfer by road to Victoria Falls airport for onward or return travel.