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Zimbabwe Sports Adventure Programme
Spend 4 weeks on the adventure of a lifetime, as you experience one of Southern Africa's most diverse countries. Learn about the wildlife and culture of Zimbabwe, while taking part in canoeing, scuba diving and even walking with lions!
This programme is perfectly suited to sports enthusiasts looking to take part in something different during their gap year. Full of adventure and life-long experiences, you will never forget your time in Zimbabwe.
Programme ItineraryZambezi Canoeing Experience (Days 1 to 7)
The Zambezi River is world renowned for its fast flowing waters and amazing surrounding scenery. It has become the hub for many adventure water sports and is considered to be one of the best places to white water raft in the world. It is on these waters that you will have your canoeing experience for 4 days, travelling down the river towards Victoria Falls!
Culture and Bush Awareness Course (Days 8 to 14)
This incredible experience aims to raise awareness of issues relating to conservation, while also teaching you how you can adapt to living in the African Bush. This includes learning how to find food and water in the bush, spot and track different wildlife and build your own bush camp! For the week, you will be at one with nature and able to listen to the sounds of wildlife while you sleep under the stars.
Unique African Experience: Walking with Lions (Days 15 to 21)
The third week is about having experiences that you can only have in Africa, to add to your adventure programme a new high. Nowhere else in the world can you walk alongside lions in their natural environment and swim with an African Elephant.
PADI Open Water Course & Diving Expedition (Days 22 to 28)
Spend your final week becoming an internationally qualified scuba diver and enjoy the thrill of diving in the turquoise and tranquil waters of the Chinhoyi caves! This is a truly unique diving experience and a great way to end your African adventure.
Programme LocationVictoria Falls, Gweru and Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Accommodation and MealsDuring the course you will stay in a variety of different accommodation options. This will vary from bush camps, two man dome tents and rustic style lodges. All meals and soft drinks are provided, with meals prepared on a participatory basis.
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Programme OverviewDuration & Price: 4 weeks £1729
How to book & pay:
Secure with £195 deposit. The balance is due 12 wks before departure.
What is included?
Airport transfers
Comprehensive orientation
Training for each adventure activity
All meals and accommodation
1 wk Bush Awareness Course
1 wk Zambezi Canoeing expedition
1 wk PADI Open Water Course
Lion Walk & Elephant Swim
Full support from your coordinator |
What is not included?
Personal travel insurance
All transport by air to Zimbabwe
All items of a personal nature
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, wines & spirits
Zimbabwe visa
Any extra excursions |
Programme Summary:
Experience one of Southern Africa’s most diverse countries. Learn about the wildlife and culture of Zimbabwe, while taking part in canoeing, rock climbing and even walking with lions!
More Adventure Sports programmes. All Sports programmes.
Available dates:
2008: Programmes run from the 2nd to the 29th in June, July and August.
Zimbabwe Travel Advice:
Visit our Zimbabwe Travel Advice page for useful travel information. |
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