Exclusive Safari Specials
Exclusive Safari Specials
Experience the Wild at an Exclusive Price!
Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure with our limited-time special offers at Cawston Encounters. Whether you’re seeking a luxurious retreat, an intimate wildlife experience, or a thrilling adventure in the African bush, we have exclusive safari specials designed just for you.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Zimbabwe’s landscapes, encounter majestic wildlife, and enjoy world-class hospitality—all at unbeatable prices.
Don’t miss out – these exclusive safari specials won’t last forever!
Browse our offers below and book your dream safari today!
Safari Package Ideas
Cawston Encounters Safaris
Some ideas and costings to get you started!
Idea One
Day 1: Arrival Matopos
Day 2: Full day exploring Matopos and tracking white rhino
Day 3: Transfer to Cawston Encounters and afternoon ride or game drive
Day 4-6: At Cawston Encounters on your horse safari (or other contact us!)
Day 7: Transfer to Victoria Falls via commercial flight
Day 8-9: Two full days exploring all that Victoria Falls has to offer
Day 10: Depart Victoria Falls airport to onward destination
Price starting from $3,850pp sharing including transfers.
Idea Two
Day 1: Arrival Bulawayo Airport, transfer to Matopos National Park
Day 2: Full day exploring Matopos and tracking white rhino
Day 3: Transfer to Cawston Encounters and afternoon ride or game drive
Day 4-6: At Cawston Encounters on your horse safari (or other contact us!)
Day 7: Transfer to Hwange National Park via road
Day 8-9: Two full days exploring and game viewing in the Park
Day 10: Transfer to Victoria Falls via charter flight
Day 11-12: Exploring all that Victoria Falls has to offer
Day 13: Depart Victoria Falls airport to onward destination
Price starting from $5,400pp sharing including transfers

Birding Safari Special
Carmine Spectacle
Introducing a new guided tour from Cawston Encounters to the breeding grounds of the beautiful Carmine bee-eater.
Safari Dates:
6-8 November 2026
27-29 November 2026
4-6 December 2026
Guiding done by resident professional guide and avid birder, Sean Nicolle.
The tour includes a two-night stay at Cawston’s beautiful tented safari camp with all meals and soft drinks, a day trip to the Carmine breeding site, a visit to our Vulture Bistro hide, and optional bird-viewing on Cawston itself.
The tour includes a two-night stay at Cawston’s beautiful tented safari camp with all meals and soft drinks, a day trip to the Carmine breeding site, a visit to our Vulture Bistro hide, and optional bird-viewing on Cawston itself.
Note that the Carmine breeding colony exists on a mine dump. Booking these safaris encourages sensible mining as the owners then understand better the value of the birds.
Cost: US$550 per person
- Airport transfer is available at an extra fee of US$100 per person.
- Please book your flights to arrive no later than 3pm on starting day of safari.
- Departure flights should leave in the afternoon of the last day of birding safari.
Max 4 people, so book early to avoid disappointment
Contact us for further dates.

