The Island Trail - Lower Zambezi Canoe

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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Style of safari - participatory

Duration: 3 nights 4 days

Area : Lower Zambezi River. Chirundu to Chongwe

Distance : Approx 76km on the Zambian side

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

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 : Full day canoeing, approx 26km
Overnight
at Nyamangwe/Fisherman’s Island

Day Four : Early morning canoeing to take out point approx 5km downstream

2012 Rates

USD 645 per person

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

Notes:
this canoe safari requires a minimum of 2 participants.

It is compulsory to have medical and travel insurance cover to take part in the safari. E&OE

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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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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