4X4
Zimbabwe has an active 4x4 club that organises
a range of activities including meetings, family-oriented outings, jamborees
and challenges. ZIM4x4 will be glad to arrange introductions for visiting
4x4 enthusiasts to club committee and other members.
SPECIALISED
GUIDING SERVICES
ZIM4x4 uses registered professional guides for foot safaris in wildlife areas,
and specialised canoe and other guides as required. We also have access to
a wide range of botanical, zoological, ornithological geological and other
expertise, and can arrange specialised tours or tour sectors subject to availability.
SAILING
Dick and Sally Pitman are both experienced sailors, and Dick holds a Zimbabwean
Class 1 skipper's ticket. For those planning a stopover in Harare, we can
arrange overnight camping at Jacana Yacht Club and day sailing on Lake Chivero.
We can also organise more extended cruising on Lake Kariba, to places such
as the Matusadona National Park, in Wharram catamarans through our collaboration
with Sail Safaris (Pvt) Ltd. Day sailing is available at any time of year
on Lake Chivero, but Kariba cruising is best from April to September.
ZAMBEZI
CANOEING
Canoeing the Zambezi is one of life's great experiences. ZIM4x4 can offer
three- or five-day canoe safaris in collaboration with Sunpath
Safaris as an adjunct to many of our accompanied tours.You will be transported
back to your start point, where your vehicles will be secured under supervision.
FISHING
There is some excellent fishing on the Zambezi River at places like Kanyemba,
Mana Pools, Chewore and Chirundu, and on Lake Kariba, especially for the world-famous
fighting tigerfish. Many will already know of the Kariba Tiger Fishing Tournament,
which takes place in October each year and attracts teams from South Africa
and elsewhere. Dick Pitman, one of ZIM4x4's tour leaders, is an experienced
tigerfish angler and can advise on suitable tackle and techniques. We can
also make bookings at specialised fishing camps and arrange angling trips
on request, through our links with African Fisherman magazine. Best times
of year: September to April, especially for tigerfish, but many species can
be caught throughout the year
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildlife, wilderness and scenic photography is one of our main specializations.
We understand the needs of both basic and more experienced photographers and
can provide guidance on both film and digital camera techniques and enhancement.
Visit Dick Pitman's photo
website to see some of our own work. Remember that the Zambezi Valley
can be unkind to sensitive digital camera and electronic equipment. Adequate
protection against dust, moisture and shocks are important. A compact but
sturdy tripod is useful; failing that, a monopod, shoulder pod or rice bag
can help. Bring plenty of battery power, and adequate image storage. Good
opportunities are available throughout the year, but the best time for large
mammal concentrations is during the late dry season.
