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Types of Canoeing SafarisFull participation to semi luxury canoe safarisSelect the type of trip that'll suit your tastes and budget best.* The full participation trips are least expensive and are ideal for fun-loving adventurers. * The backed up cost more but include a fair bit more comfort * The canoe trails from the permanent camps are ideal if you don't mind the expense and only want a taste of the Zambezi canoeing experience. * The combination trips offer the best in terms of value for money,
time usage, variety and quality of experience. Full participation canoe safaris
on the Zambezi, are "camping-type" trips on which all gear and provisions are carried in the canoes and overnight stops are made at specific camp spots on islands or on the mainland. * Canoeists sleep in two-man bow tents or under mosquito nets draped over a paddle.
* Ablutions are rudimentary - "Doug" is a small spade, "Lucy" is toilet seat on a light frame. * safaris operate mainly on the Zambian shorelines. In Zimbabwe, from Kariba to Kanyemba, in Zambia, from Kafue to Chongwe (equivalent to Zimbabwe's Chirundu to Mana Pools leg). These safaris offer the most flexibility and are suited for intrepid adventurers of all ages - from experience they are always a load of fun. Safety and track record of the operator is very important - on the full participation canoe safaris. Walking into Mana Pools and other safari areas on the Zimbabwean shoreline are not permitted on these safaris. Backed-up canoe safaris - semi luxuryThese safaris are a step up from the "full participation" trips in the sense that a full back up crew supports the safari as it progresses down the Zambezi. The best backed up trips operate in Zimbabwe on the Mana Pools shoreline from Ruckomechi to Chikwenya. A full blown mobile tented camp is used on the overnight stops on the Mana mainland. Meals are of a high home-cooked standard and you'll find all the facilities generally associated with permanent tented camps. These safaris make use of Professional Guides - some of whom are widely regarded as ranking amongst the best in Africa. An added advantage of these safaris is the availability of vehicles and walking options where game activity invites a break from the river.(Walking within Mana Pools is permitted on these safaris.) Combination canoe, walking safaris, game drivesCombos offer the best in terms of value for money Chachacha : - canoeing, walking safari, game drives 5 in 1 River Zambezi Run - game drives, both night and day, a walk and a visit to a traditional fishing village. Tailor made trips for specialiststailor made safaris to suit specific group needs e.g
Canoe TrailsCanoe trails are an optional activity on offer at the permanent camps in lower zambezi USUAL DAILY ROUTINEAs the Zambezi Valley can get hot in the summer months, we start early to make the most part of the cool part of the day. The same applies for the late afternoons, while shade is sought during the hottest time of the day
Guides:The river guides are required to pass stringent proficiency tests and gain extensive experience before qualifying to run trips. An even smaller pool of Professional Guides and Professional Hunters with river guide licences exists. Professional Guides are used on the backed up safaris in Mana Pools and we generally use a Professional Guide for our tailor made trips. Enquire by email
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