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Great Zambezi canoe safari

A five night/six day canoe safari geared towards the canoeing enthusiast looking for that element of added excitement.

Maps

Lower Zambezi : 2 | Central Zambia :

Kariba | Lodge Locations : 2

Duration:
5 nights 6 days

Area:
Kayila lodge to the Luangwa River Junction

Distance:
163 km, Lower Zambezi National Parks

general information

This is the only trip of its kind in Zambia that takes one through the entire length of the floodplains of the middle Zambezi to the remote Mupata Gorge before ending at the confluence of the Luangwa River

On this section of the river one can explore the numerous subsidiary channels, which are prolific in bird and animal life

On this safari one can explore the numerous subsidiary channels of the Zambezi.

It is here that the highest concentrations of game and bird life populations exist along the Zambezi River

This trip may be lengthened or shortened accordingly to suite specific groups i.e. bird watchers who need additional observation time on the river

Daily routine for canoeing the zambezi river

As 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

DAY ONE

Meet at Gwabi lodge 11am for connecting road transfer to Kayila Camp

Transfer Gwabi to Kayila lodge approx 2 hours stopping for cold lunch en-route.

ETA Kayila 14.30 followed by river briefing and safety talk.

Start Canoeing downstream to evening Camp on Mtondo Island

Set Camp, snacks, Dinner and discussion on the coming days itinerary.

Overnight: Mtondo Island

DAY TWO

Canoeing starts early after morning tea/coffee and biscuits, approx 6.30am

Depart Island camp for downstream breakfast stop approx 8.30am

Continue though to shaded lunch stop from approx 12.30 – 2,30 out of mid day sun.

Canoeing out of mainstream in smaller more secluded channels where possible

Proceed to Nyamatuse to set up camp and prepare snacks and evening meal

Overnight at Nyamatuse

DAY THREE

Full day canoeing as above

Again spend the day canoeing in the channels rather than in the mainstream where possible

Overnight in G. Channels set up camp; prepare snacks and evening meal at approx 6 pm

DAY FOUR

Full day canoeing as above

River narrows in the afternoon into what is known as the False Mupata gorge.

Mainstream river canoeing from here on through the gorges

Overnight in the false gorge on a selected sandy beach

DAY FIVE

A different day spent canoeing through the confines of the Scenic Mupata gorge observing the 300 million year old volcanic rock formations that form part of the Great Rift Valley.

END OF CANOEING SAFARI

DAY SIX

Early rise tea/coffee breakfast followed by road transfer to Lusaka
Depart Campsite 8.30am
Stopping and down time 1.30min including lunch stop
ETA Lusaka 2.30pm

RATES 2007: Season 1 June - 31 Oct 2006 - 5n/6d

USD750 | €595 per person sharing (Regional US$ 600 )

Fully Inclusive basis; early morning departures ex Kariba; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 1 June to 31 October only
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 4 or more)

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