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4x4
28 days
4546 km
- Go tiger fishing on the famous Zambezi River.
- Camp right above the Mucheni Gorge.
- Experience the stillness of Lake Kariba.
- See the amazing wildlife that surrounds Matusadona National Park.
- Start and stock up on supplies in Johannesburg
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Travel Gigolo
South Africa
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Suggested Vehicles for hire
Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Double Cab Bushcamper 2/4 People
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Large Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Family and Group 4x4 Camper
5 Seats |
4 Doors |
2 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 (2 People)
4 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary
| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1 | From Johannesburg, we made our way to the Zvakananka campsite before heading through to the Beitbridge border in Zimbabwe the next morning. | 443 | Zvakananka campsite |
| Day 2-12 | Drove to Lake Kariba for 10 day quarantine due to COVID-19. Spent the time fishing and relaxing. | 816 | Maabwe Bay |
| Day 13-14 | Drove to Chizarira National Park for a 2 night stay. | 113 | Mucheni Gorge |
| Day 15-16 | Drove to Matusadona National Park for a 2 night stay. | 200 | Tashinga Camp |
| Day 17-18 | Drove to Chirundu for a 2 night stay. | 364 | Chirundu |
| Day 19-21 | Drove to Mana Pools National Park for a 3 night stay. | 112 | Nyamepi Campsite |
| Day 22-23 | Drove to Gweru for a 2 night stay. The reason for this route was due to COVID curfew restrictions and to break the long drive to Hwange. | 531 | Gweru |
| Day 24-25 | Drove to Hwange National Park for a 2 night stay. | 592 | Robin's camp |
| Day 26-27 | Drove to Matabo National Park for a 2 night stay. | 480 | Big Cave Campsite |
| Day 28 | See the final sights of Zimbabwe while driving back to Johannesburg. | 836 | Johannesburg |
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