Zambezi river canoe safaris
Canoeing safari trails down the Zambezi river teeming with wildlife and surrounded by stunningly beautiful scenery.
In the tradition of the early explorers, safaris are expeditionary style. Fully qualified professional guides will take care of everything from cooking and cleaning to navigating you down one of Africa’s great rivers.
WHERE : Lower Zambezi around the Mana Pools region.
A remote wilderness surrounded by mountains, floodplains and river terraces.
WILDLIFE: hippo, crocodile, elephant, waterbuck, buffalo, lion, hyena, eland
BIRDLIFE: African Fish Eagle, carmine bee-eater, skimmers, rufous bellied heron, Pel’s fishing owl
Safari trails start from a short three day trail to the longest which is nine nights.
No previous experience is necessary, and all we ask is that you bring a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
There are a number of options you can look at to get to Kariba.
The quickest of course would be to fly in and we can arrange domestic charter shuttle flights for you. Flights can be booked from Harare or Victoria Falls straight to Mana Pools National Park.
Road transfers from Harare or Lusaka is another option.
Alternatively you could consider taking the ferry from Mlibizi
In addition to elephant and buffalo, you can also expect to find lion, leopard and other predators. These animals are found in the area but are heard more than seen.
Antelope species include kudu, waterbuck, impala, zebra and eland.
Keep a look out for baboons which are a common sighting, particularly near the main camps.
Birdlife is always spectacular and varied with over 300 recorded species in the Mana area.
Best time of year for birds and particularly the migratory species, is in the summer months from November to April.
Insects in the Zambezi Valley are fascinating, even for avid bug-haters. During the wet season the population explodes.
Zambezi river – what will I find?
Aside from the valley’s magical scenery and some of the most spectacular sunsets on earth, you are assured of seeing big game including hippo, buffalo and elephant.
The large game is found in higher concentrations past the Nyakasanga River into Mana Pools and the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Reviews
Superb – Knowledgeable, safe experienced guides. Natural wonderland. Comfortable. Great food. Fun
(by Stuart & Anita Skyrme-Jones : July 2019)
Fantastic active safari through Mana Pools National Park
(by Kelly Law : July 2019)