Eco-Tourism & Volunteer Programs
That dream is now a reality!
Be one of the first ever to ride and explore on horseback in this famous National Park – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK. Home of the big five and more.
DART’s Volunteer Program offers YOU the unusual opportunity to get behind the scenes of the real work being done in this wilderness – it is not a holiday tour, but part of a hard working drive to discover more of the fascinating animals and birds in their natural habitat. YOU may be sweeping the bush for snares, radio-tracking errant lions, helping revive a darted lion, tracking a rhino and her calf back from the watering hole, camping it rough under the myriad stars after a tough day of tracking, sitting in the moonlight counting a hundred elephant come to drink. The real Africa will be opened up to YOU!
For more information eMail Dete Animal Rescue Trust or visit Dete Animal Rescue Trust
COMPANY PROFILE
Goliath Safaris is an owner-run safari company operating a luxury tented camp and canoe trails in the Lower Zambezi Valley.
Stretch Ferreira, the founder and co-owner of Goliath Safaris has operated in Mana Pools for over 25years and was one of the pioneers of canoe trails and luxury tented safaris in the area.
Today he is based at our semi-permanent Luxury Tented Camp on the banks of the Zambezi River in the heart of Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site and one of the last true wilderness areas on the continent. From here he conducts hikes, game drives and short canoe trips.
World -renowned for his close relationship and interaction with individual animals within the park, Stretch is the main draw-card for anyone wanting a very personalized safari.
LUXURY TENTED CAMP – MANA POOLS
Goliath’s flagship is undoubtedly our luxury tented camp in the heart of the park and situated just metres from the river’s edge. Our luxury East African tents are pitched in amongst a grove of Albida and Mahogany trees. Each tent has twin beds with teak furnishings which include a wardrobe and dressing table. Ensuite facilities include flush toilets, hot showers and a washstand.
Public areas include a covered lounge and bar, an open-air dining area and campfire seating.
All meals ,drinks and activities are included in the rate.
Please advise us beforehand of any special dietary requirements.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
There are no set routines in camp and each day is planned according to the guests’ wishes.
However most days typically begin with tea/coffee, rusks and porridge around the fire at sunrise. Soon after you will leave for the mornings walk with Stretch. This will vary in time and distance depending on the animals around. It may involve tracking lions or the wild-dog, sitting with an elephant bull , following a herd of buffalo, or all of the above. Mid-way through your walk/ game drive you will stop for tea and biscuits and some quiet time on the rivers edge. Thereafter you’ll continue with game viewing or birdwatching until returning for a late morning full English breakfast/brunch.
After resting for a few hours tea and cake will be served or a light snack. Thereafter, Stretch will discuss your choices for the afternoon with you. They may involve a game drive, a canoe trip or another walk. Please note that these activities are very flexible and are often decided in an instant depending on which animals are in the vicinity.
Drinks at sunset on the river’s edge are a perfect way to end the day before returning to camp for a hot shower.
Dinner is a 3 course meal accompanied by wine, served in our open-air dining area. Coffee around the fire rounds off a perfect day.
Some days may involve full day picnics to the wilderness area or Chitake. Fishing is also always an option
For more information eMail Goliath Safaris or visit Goliath Safaris
We promote travel opportunities to the wild areas of the Zambezi Valley and Lake Kariba.
WILD ZAMBEZI invites you to a world of nature where the pace is slow, the sun is warm, the sky is huge and the people are friendly.
Our travel promotion focus is the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba, including the Mana Pools World Heritage Site and the Matusadona National Park. We provide web-based, up-to-date information on operators, activities, accommodation choices, tours and services in the Kariba and Zambezi valley areas, and a reliable, independent travel advisory service.
To read the latest African Safari news Click here for – The Valley Telegraph
For more information about tourism opportunities eMail Sally Wynn at Wild Zambezi or visit Wild Zambezi
