Upper Zambezi Canoe trails
The Canoeing Trail operates above Victoria Falls in Zambia, running
between Simonga and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia
UPPER ZAMBEZI RIVER CANOEING
This 15km stretch of the Upper Zambezi River is quite unlike the better-known
section below Lake Kariba.
The Upper Zambezi River is regarded as FREE FLOW as a dam does not
control it and as such the water is subject to seasonal variation.
Floods begin in December and normally peak in April / May. Therefore,
throughout the season the route varies as new channels open with the
rise in water level.
The Upper Zambezi has numerous heavily wooded islands, which are dissected
by channels that may be several kilometres in length and vary in width
from one to twenty metres.
The vegetation predominately consists of ebonies, waterberries, palms
and a tremendous variety of acacia and Albizia. The rapids are small
and at their peak are only classed as grade two, which is the second
easiest grade.
WILDLIFE
The Canoe Trail passes through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, where
clients have a good opportunity of viewing the endangered White Rhino,
the only concentration on the Zambezi River.
There are at least 50 common species of bird that can be seen from
your craft.
EQUIPMENT
Sixteen-foot inflatable rafts and crocodile canoes are used. America’s
Cup high flotation life jackets are supplied to clients before the days
canoeing.
EXPERIENCE AND FITNESS
 No previous experience is required and clients need not be proficient
swimmers.
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM
Minimum number is 2 people and maximum of 24 people
Larger groups on request using canoes and inflatable rafts.
Minimum number on multi day trips – 2 pax.
Maximum number on multi day trips – 20 pax.
AGE RESTRICTION
The minimum age for cane trips using crocodiles is 12 years.
There is no maximum age.
CLIENTS REQUIRMENTS
The appropriate dress required is shorts, T-Shirts, shoes and sunscreen
and a wide brimmed hat. Dry bags are provided for cameras and valuables.
VIDEOS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Videos and photographs will be provided on request for group bookings
only and will be shown the same evening.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Passports are required to cross the Zambian border.
For overnight trips, clients are usually exempt from visa
costs into Zambia,
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HALF-DAY SAFARI -
The Canoeing Trail operates above Victoria Falls in Zambia on the 15km
stretch of the Upper Zambezi River between Simonga and Mosi-Oa-Tunya National
Park, running between the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya
National Park in Zambia.
¨ Tea, coffee and bacon and egg rolls are served at check in at
the Waterfront.
¨ Clients are transferred from the Waterfront (approximately 40
minutes) to the canoe start point, which is upriver opposite Chundu
Island.
¨ On arrival clients are given a safety talk by a professional river
guide.
¨ Clients then practise their paddling skills before setting off
on their canoe safari.
¨ Clients are transferred from Thorntree to their hotels.
Please note that NO lunch is served on a half-day safari. Clients are
dropped off at approximately 13h00-13h30. Half day safaris are only
available in the mornings, unless by specific request for larger groups.
FULL DAY SAFARI
The Canoeing Trail operates above Victoria Falls in Zambia on the 15km
stretch of the Upper Zambezi River between Simonga and Mosi-Oa-Tunya
National Park, running between the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe
and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia.
¨ Tea, coffee and bacon and egg rolls are served at check in at
the Waterfront.
¨ Clients are transferred from the Waterfront (approximately 40
minutes) to the canoe start point, which is upriver opposite Chundu
Island.
¨ On arrival clients are given a safety talk by a professional river
guide.
¨ Clients then practise their paddling skills before setting off
on their canoe safari.
¨ Lunch is served on an island in the middle of the Zambezi and
consists of cold meats and salads.
¨ The trip ends at the Zambezi Waterfront. Clients are dropped off
in Victoria Falls at about 16h30 or at their relevant drop off points
in Livingstone.
MULTI DAY SAFARIS
Overnight, 2 day / 1 night and 2 day / 2 night safaris are on offer
on a request basis only unless pre-booked and are largely water level
dependent.
GUIDES AND SAFETY
Guides are fully trained and all hold valid first aid certificates
INSURANCE
All clients are covered by Medical Air Rescue Services (MARS), however,
this only covers them for emergency evacuation in life threatening situations.
It does not cover their hospitalisation and medication
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