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The Island Trail Canoe Safari

Three night/four day, island-hopping canoe safari through the middle Mana Pools flood plain region of the Lower Zambezi River, camping on selected islands.

Chirundu to Chongwe : 76 kms

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Canoeing Safari

Maps

Map of River | Zambia Map

Lower Zambezi : 2

Central Zambia : Kariba

Lodge Locations : 2

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Notes: this canoe safari requires a minimum of 2 participants

Season: Year round. – however, for those chartering in, please discuss this with us prior to your arrival, as some airstrips may be closed due to the rains.

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2010 Rates

Low Season
International - US$ 450 per person sharing

High Season:
International - US$ 550 per person sharing
SADC - US$ 455 per person sharing

Rate includes: all meals - cordials and water
Complimentary local wine with dinner
(Additional beverages can be purchased prior to safari start)

Rates exclude airport and departure taxes - national park fees - river useage fees - travel insurance - visas

 


E and O.E

Style of safari - participatory

Long Shot Zambezi River canoeing

Duration: 3 nights 4 days

Area : Lower Zambezi River. Chirundu to Chongwe

Distance : Approx 76km

Daily Routine

As the Zambezi Valley can get hot in the summer months, you start early to make the most 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

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Meet 10.30am Chirundu or 11am Gwabi.

Guide briefing followed by light lunch, canoeing orientation.

Canoe through to evening Camp, effectively a half day canoeing.

Canoe approx 14 km to evening island / prepare camp.

Overnight: Kakomalala

Day Two

Full day canoeing, approx 25km

Canoeing starts early after morning tea/Coffee and biscuits approx 6.30 – 7am

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.

Proceed to mainland fly camp for overnight island camp

Overnight : Mtondo Island

Day Three

River Bank Full day canoeing, approx 26km.

Daily routine as above

Overnight
at Nyamangwe/Fisherman’s Island

Day Four

Early morning canoeing to take out point approx 5km downstream.

Return transfers:

Road to Gwabi 3hrs
Optional Drop off Royal airstrip 30 min road transfer
Optional Boat transfer to Gwabi 1hr 20min.

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Island Trail Canoe Safari

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