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Type
of horses:
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Ex-Polo
ponies, Arabs, Quarter horse-cross and Thoroughbreds. All sure footed,
experienced and very well schooled by our talented grooms. The horses
are all conditioned to seeing game. Between 14 and 16 hh in size. |
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Weight
limit:
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Maximum
weight 210lbs if experienced riders, 180lbs if novice. |
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Tack:
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Mostly
English style leather and Wintecs, some stock/McClennon saddles. |
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Kopje
Tops Lodge:
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Can
accommodate up to 12 guests in six chalets, with full ensuite facilities. |
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Bat
Caves Camp:
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Up
to 8 guests. Rustic bush camp, a day's ride from Kopjetops Lodge. Four
rooms, each with own longdrop loo and hot-bucket shower offsuite |
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Tingwa
Valley Safari:
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Max
6 guests |
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Explorer
Safari:
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Max
6 guests - experienced and competent riders only. Minimum of six nights.
Parts of this safari involve sleeping out "rough". Minimal
equipment, porterage by packhorse.
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Special
note:
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Due
to the situation in Zimbabwe it is not likely that any safari will be
full unless a group booking. |
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Min.
number of Guests:
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Two
(2). We shall consider single guests on request min. 4 nights.
Children on request. |
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Guides:
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Every
safari is accompanied by a fully licensed professional guide. |
| Grooms:
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An
experienced groom accompanies each safari as well as your professional
guide. The groom will tend to the horses during the day and nights as
well as tacking on any shoes that should come off. |
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Group
bookings:
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Please
contact us for bookings over twelve guests. Extra accomodation is available
in the five-bedroomed main house. Also available for private house parties. |
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Single
Supplement:
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We
do not charge a single supplement. |
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Safety
and first aid:
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Your
guide will give you a comprehensive safety talk prior to each safari.
Guides also carry fully-equipped first aid kits. Hard hats available. |
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Other
activities:
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We
welcome non-riders at Kopje Tops. Price for non-riders on application. |
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Food:
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Fresh
bush cuisine is prepared every day by our experienced chefs. Specific
dietary requirements can be catered for on request. |
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How
to get there:
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Two
and half hours drive north of Harare (180km), the last 20km on dirt roads.
We can transfer clients by road from Harare or use the airstrip-situated
12km from camp. Light aircraft charters can be arrange to any destination
in Zimbabwe from the Mavuradonha's. |
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Rates:
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Please
contact us for rates and availability. Varden Safaris operates all year
round. |
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Weather:
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December
to early March is rainy season (summer), with heavy showers usually in
the mornings and afternoons. March to November usually dry. May to end
July is winter season - can get chilly in the mornings and evenings, however
the days are normally very mild, with daily temperatures averaging 26
degrees C. |
