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Varden Safaris

Mavuradonha Mountains, Harare, Zimbabwe
(263) 4 861766
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Harare
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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Vancouver Island, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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I found Zimbabwe safe and hospitable as a woman traveling solo with an itinerary. Varden Safari’s FEET project was entirely rewarding. Field Eco-Equestrian Traveler, with a trekking option for non-riders. Riding into Mavuradonha Wilderness was a stunning initiation into the intrigue and mystery of this part of Africa. The horses were surefooted and trained for the bush, some high-spirited and... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

In short it was amazing, beautiful, peaceful, fascinating, hugely educational just absolutely amazing. I cannot tell how much I would recommend this to other people, especially people who want to really learn about the wildlife, the country, the challenges and the opportunities. I listened to James and Janine really focus on their guests and tailor each holiday to what people... More

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Harare, Zimbabwe
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
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Varden Safaris put a great deal of effort into ensuring each person achieves as much (or as little) as they would like. Fantastic catering, unlimited hot water, comfortable bed and great company in a very relaxed, beautiful environment. Highly recommended. More

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Harare
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

It was a wonderful experience as in the above reviews. But have to tell some realistic drawbacks for other travellers who may not be very adventurous. It is truely wild and rustic, meaning :except for one rondavel, all other "challets/rondavels" have no doors. In the night wild animals can come although the staff say it is perfectly safe. The Guide... More

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Canberra, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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I have been given the privelage of spending 7 nights on horseback through the Mav ranges with not just amazing scenery, great company and great horses, but i have also come away with memories that will last my life time. Describing in words the experience of having the skies open up with amazing thunder and lightning storms in the middle... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

Fabulous location, fabulous guides, fabulous horses, fabulous hospitality, fabulous adventure. We felt completely safe the whole time we were in Zimbabwe. Highly recommended for horse riders & environment enthusiasts - can also take hikes in the wilderness. We also visited some exquisit, little known rock paintings, falls & gorges - absolutely stunning scenery. More

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Hannover, Germany
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010
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