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This canoe trail starts from Chirundu bridge below Kariba on the Zambezi River and finishes at Nyamepi Camp in Mana Pools National Park

(4 days - 3 nights) Chirundu-Mana Pools (78 kms down the Zambezi River)

Maps:

Zambezi Escarpment

Kariba Road

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Zambezi Canoe Trail

DAY 1

Chirundu being a border post with Zambia is set on the Zambezi River and is the weekend paradise for fishermen.

This spot is approximately five hours out of Harare by road or alternatively can also be reached by chartered flight.

Briefed by the guide at about 1400 hours as to canoeing and safety procedures, you will launch onto the Zambezi River with our experienced river guides and canoe 16 kms before stopping for the night near the Kakomomarara Hills

DAY 2

After an early morning start guests canoe to their breakfast site set in spectacular scenery thorough the Hurungwe Safari area past "D" and "E" hunting camps where the river has steep banks with Ilala Palms and hills on either side.

Game will now have become more prevalent as the trail approaches the edge of the Mana Pools National Park. The river terraces give rise to differing vegetation - here buffalo are often sighted and occasionally, lion.

Having covered 22 kms this day,the trail stops overnight at "Lone Acacia".

DAY 3

Today guests canoe from Lone Acacia into Mana Pools National Park where the river breaks up, giving guests the opportunity to explore the many river channels, abundant in birdlife and game. You may see elephant and buffalo

Riverine birdlife is wonderful - ducks, gulls, herons, terns and the territorial malachite kingfisher among many others

The distance traveled this day will be 24 kms.

DAY 4

This is the last day of the Kakomomarara Trail which ends at Nyamepi Camp in Mana Pools National Park.

The morning is spent exploring the wonderful channels near Mana - buffalo on islands, elephant bulls and wonderful birdlife

After canoeing for 15 kms guests arrive at the camp approximately mid-morning where the trail ends.

You will begin your return journey out of the Zambezi Valley - game viewing is often good on your way out

Kakomomarara is the African name meaning "Hill of Rags" which was named after a battle between Chief Kanyemba and the Dandora people many years ago. It is today a fishing camp

Slide Shows

Tented Camp

Animals and Scenic photos

Canoe Safari options
from The Tented Camp

Chewore | Chimombe | Kakomomarara

Rates 2008 -Kakomomarara

Total Price US$528 per person for 4 days (International)

USD 480 Per Person (Regionall)

Canoe trails operate on a minimum of 4 guests - maximum 8

This is inclusive of :
accommodation, all activities, meals and drinks (local drinks) services of a professional guide, all camping equipment and canoes. 2% LEVY
Excludes:
Nat Parks entry fee USD 20 per person
Launch Fee USD 15 per person
(To be settled direct by client on arrival). Identification is required