EXPLORE ZIMBABWE'S ZAMBEZI VALLEY WITH
YOUR OWN 4X4!
ZIM4x4 specialises in self-drive 4x4
tours of Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley and Lake Kariba regions, which include
many of southern Africa's finest wilderness and wildlife areas. All tours
are accompanied by Dick and Sally Pitman,
experts in Zambezi conservation and 4x4 travel.
Catering
options are now available on all ZIM4X4 accompanied tours.
Limited
number of 80 series Land Cruisers for hire during the 2010 season!
NEW FOR 2010!
(accompanied tours only)
PERSONALISED
TOURS
We create personalised, flexible, conservation-oriented
experiences for select groups of 1-5 vehicles.
We'll work with you to select the routes,
areas, activities and accommodation best suited to your needs, preferences,
and budgets.
We can 'build in' adventure, excitement,
opportunities for activities such as photography or fishing, time
to reflect in the peace and tranquillity of the great Zambezi wildernesses
- whatever you feel you'd like to do.
And you'll also be able to 'get under the skin'
of these places, both by chatting with us round the braai and from the detailed
electronic and hard-copy information briefings
we provide as part of our service.
These tours can work either as 'stand-alones'
or as components of a more extensive Zimbabwean or regional journey.
Click here for more information about
our personalised tours, and some ideas to start you thinking!
'CONNOISSEUR
ROUTES'
These routes are designed for those
who'd like to 'do something different' on the way to the Zambezi Valley or
Lake Kariba areas. We've negotiated exclusive arrangements with wilderness
camps in remote and scenic areas unavailable to the general public. With their
vast ecological, cultural and other interest, these
routes will give you an unbeatable introduction to Zimbabwe and the Zambezi
region.
And if you're
having trouble getting into - or want to avoid - the better-known Zambezi
areas during the hectic June-July period, consider our 'Great
Escapes.' We've prebooked campsites beside the Zambezi in the wild and
remote Chewore Safari Area, and we'll get there via our Eastern Valley 'connoisseur
route'.
FIXED DEPARTURES
On July 2 we're introducing the 12-day
Afloat'n'Ashore concept we've developed, which includes sailing on Lake
Kariba, canoeing on the Zambezi, and interesting driving in areas such as
the Zambezi escarpment. 'Expressions
of interest' by email
will be welcome!
We're
also planning an 'Angler's Special' on the Zambezi in the Chewore Safari Area,
departing on September 16 and travelling via our Eastern Valley 'connoisseur
route'. This trip is timed to catch the beginning of the prime tigerfishing
season. Let us know by
email if you're interested.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our basic routes are designed for
standard 4x4's, and drivers with limited 4x4 experience. You'll need to bring
camping equipment (for all tours) and provisions (for self-catering tours),
and we'll brief you beforehand about any other items you may need on a particular
route.
We are registered with the Zimbabwe Tourism
Authority, licenced to operate within National Parks, and members of the Safari
Operators Association of Zimbabwe. We also operate our own VHF radio frequency,
and equip all participants with hand-held radio sets.
Adjust
your tyre pressures - your ZIM4x4 adventure begins here!
You've got the 4X4
- we've got The Knowledge!
We've worked to conserve wilderness and wildlife
in Zimbabwe's Zambezi region for 30 years. We know the places to go to, and
how to get there.
We can take you to the great Parks, but we
specialise in 'off-the-beaten-track' routes that few visitors use, and the
many little-known, wild and immensely beautiful places beyond the park borders.
And we know the wealth of ecological, cultural, geological and other fascinating
detail that lies beneath the wild and beautiful surface of these places.
