Canoe Safaris in Zambezi National Park
The Canoeing Trail operates above the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on on the Zambezi River. This section of the river is quite unlike the better-known section below Lake Kariba. Here the Zambezi River is regarded as FREE FLOW as a dam does not control it, as such the water is subject to seasonal variation. Floods begin in January and normally peak in April / May. This changes the route as new channels open with the rise in water level. There are numerous islands, which are dissected by channels that may be several kilometres in length and vary in width from one to twenty metres. Rapids are small and at their peak are only classed as grade one, so easily manageable in the canoes we use. The Canoe Trail passes along the banks of the Zambezi National Park, where clients have a good chance of viewing various species of animals, such as Elephants, Buffalo, Impala, Kudu, Hippo, Crocodile etc. The birdlife is prolific with at least 50 common species of bird that can be seen from your canoe.
Options
Canoe Safaris Day trips
Pickup included
What's included in Canoe Safaris in Zambezi National Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Clients must have breakfast before departure from their Hotel. Clients then enjoy a game drive from the national parks entrance (approximately 40 minutes) to the canoe start point, which is about 20/5km upriver. On arrival clients are given a safety talk by a professional river guide. Clients then practice their paddling skills before setting off on their canoe safari. Please note that clients will paddle themselves down the river, following their professional Canoe Guide, who will lead them down the various channels of the Zambezi river. We have paddlers to assist where clients are concerned. Clients then canoe the channels of the Zambezi river, exploring and experiencing the diverse Flaura, fauna, birdlife and wildlife in this area. The trip ends with Lunch, which is served on the banks of the Zambezi (according to dietary requirements, this is usually a chicken stew, rice, salad & rolls, and adjusted according to dietary requirements. All trips include an allocation of water during the canoe trail, then at lunch there are soft drinks, beers and water. After lunch. Clients are transferred back to their respective lodging by 13h30 (approximately 10 minutes to Vic Falls Hotels).
Inclusions
- Bottled water is supplied on the Canoe trip and afterwards at lunch
- Lunch at the end of the Day trip is usually a chicken stew, rice, salad & rolls, adjusted according to dietary requirements, with beers, soft drinks and water. Before driving back to respective Hotels
- National Park Fees for day trip are not included, currently $10pp river usage per day
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We start picking up from 07:30am until 08:00, then depart into the National Park
