Masuwe Safari Lodge

“HOME OF THE LIONS & ELEPHANTS”

INTRODUCTION

Masuwe Lodge is located on the Masuwe River on the Masuwe estate, which is situated 10 kilometres from the centre of Victoria Falls , 3 km’s off the Airport road.

WILDLIFE

Common sightings on the estate are kudu, impala, zebra, wildebeest, bush buck, buffalo, Elephants, leopards and a wide variety of birds.

ACCOMMODATION

The lodge accommodates 20 guests.

¨Two double and eight twin-bedded canvas under thatch chalets with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin.

¨One Executive / Honeymoon chalet with en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin. Also a private deck overlooking virgin bush.

¨One Executive / Honeymoon chalet with en-suite bath, toilet and hand basin. Also a private deck overlooking virgin bush.

All chalets have a veranda with deck chairs and a private view of the bush.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM AGE

Minimum Age : 12 years

Maximum Age : No maximum age

(Children U12 on request, on condition that parents are made fully aware, that the lodge does have wild animals roaming around the grounds at various times of the day and night, and that they will be required to sign an Indemnity Form for each child. Parents should also be requested to ensure that their children behave appropriately as there may be other paying guests).

FACILITIES

¨A central lounge / dining area with open sundeck overlooking a waterhole and the Masuwe River .

¨ Bar Area.

¨ Swimming pool and sun deck area.

¨ Braai / Barbecue area.

ACTIVITIES

¨Morning and evening Game drives into the Chamaponda National Park located along the north Western border of the Estate.

¨ Visits to the “ Victoria Falls ”.

¨ Elephant back safaris are done on the estate, so are easily accessible.

.. Lion encounters are done twice a day.

¨ Adventure activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, elephant back rides, riverboarding, bungi jumping, abseiling, gorge swings, microlighting and helicopter flights etc. can be booked whilst staying at Masuwe, but are all at an extra cost – prices on request. We can also arrange day trips to Chobe National Park on request.

N.B. – PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARK ENTRY FEES ARE EXTRA AND PAYABLE DIRECT.i.e. For a Tour of the Falls guests will be required to pay US$20 pp for International and USD10pp entry fee for regional clients. (This is subject to change without prior notice).

TRANSFERS

¨Clients can fly into either Livingstone or Victoria Falls International Airport where they will be met and transferred by road to the lodge which is situated approximately twenty minutes drive from the Victoria Falls Airport. Including customs and immigration formalities at both border posts, it is approximately forty minutes from Livingstone Airport .

¨ Clients may also self-drive direct to the lodge, directions available on request.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

If travelling from Zambia : customs and immigration formalities must be cleared. Facilitation at both border posts has been organised to speed up this procedure.

¨Entry visa for Zimbabwe – if required.

¨Transit visa for clients entering via Livingstone airport.

¨Return air tickets or vehicle registration particulars – if required.

¨Advise Safari Par Excellence of any dietary requirements or medical
conditions.

VISA REQUIRMENTS

Please always check these with your agent or nearest Safari Par Excellence Office.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

¨Malaria prophylactics, insect repellent and sunblock.

¨Personal toiletries and medical requirements.

¨Torch / Flashlight.

¨Binoculars, Camera, Video and Film.

INSURANCE

All clients are covered by Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS) through Safari Par Excellence; however this only covers them for emergency evacuation in life threatening situations. It DOES NOT cover their hospitalisation and medication. As such travel and medical insurance is COMPULSORY for all clients. Please ensure clients have arranged this insurance in their own country prior to leaving so as to cover unexpected medical expenses and loss / theft of personal effects. Please ensure clients bring the details of their insurance policy with them. Safari Par Excellence will not be able to cover clients should they not have the insurance.

SEASON

Masuwe Lodge is open year round unless otherwise advised.

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