Day 1: The Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Thu, 2 July)
You will be met on arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport by Adventure Zone and transferred to your hotel.
Resting on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous falls, this popular tourist town is compact enough to walk around and makes an ideal base for travellers exploring the seventh wonder of the world, the unfathomably vast Victoria Falls. About two-thirds of the falls can be viewed from the Zimbabwean side and, while the falls are undoubtedly the star attraction, the area provides both adventure seekers and sightseers with plenty of opportunities to warrant a longer stay. Popular activities include scenic flights over the falls in helicopters or microlights, bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, white-water rafting (seasonal), and day trips to Chobe National Park.
Overnight: The Kingdom Hotel View iBrochure
Quatermains, The Rapid Pool, The Wild Thing and The Pit sound like titles of movies or books not quite suitable for all ages. They are in fact the names of the four bars in The Kingdom at Victoria Falls. This is a fun-filled resort hotel aimed unashamedly at the tourist who wants to take in the majesty and excitement of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
The architecture draws on the ancient Kingdom of Munhumutapa, with great domes, pillars, and bridges over the many water features, The Kingdom’s fun-filled atmosphere gives guests a unique blend of African tradition and Western leisure. The hotel has 3 swimming pools and a spa.
Day 2: The Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Fri, 3 July)
Day at leisure to explore the charming town of Victoria Falls and enjoying all the many activities on offer (additional activities for your own account).
Overnight: The Kingdom Hotel
Day 3: The Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Sat, 4 July)
Registration day. As a pre-booked guest the day is yours at leisure, but feel free to pop down to registration at Kingdom Hotel if you need anything from our Marathon team.
Overnight: The Kingdom Hotel
Day 4: The Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Sun, 5 July)
RACE DAY! A return shuttle transfer is provided for all Wild Frontier’s guests from hotel to start line, and from the finish at the stadium (where a cash bar and food stall is provided) back to your hotel. Good luck for your race!
This afternoon you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the jetty for the official Marathon Sunset Cruise. (This cruise is only available to guests booked on a full Wild Frontiers Marathon package)
Overnight: The Kingdom Hotel
Day 5: Hwange Safari Lodge, Hwange National Park (Mon, 6 July)
Transfer from Kingdom Hotel to Hwange Safari Lodge.
Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country’s biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests.
Overnight two nights at Hwange Safari Lodge, with one game activity per day.
Hwange Safari Lodge is situated 2 hours’ drive from Victoria Falls, on the border of the Hwange National Park. Home to the world’s largest population of the African elephant, including the presidential herd, Hwange boasts an abundance of other wildlife including buffalo, lion, leopard and a host of other species. The prolific birdlife is a must see for the enthusiast with one of the world’s most diverse population of raptors.
Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge
Day 6: Hwange Safari Lodge, Hwange National Park (Tue, 7 July)
Day at leisure to either enjoy a game drive into Hwange National Park, or visit the painted dog conservancy.
Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge
Day 7: End of Itinerary (Wed, 8 July)
Transfer to Victoria Falls airport.
