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Zambezi river canoeing safaris Kariba to Mana Pools

Zambezi river canoeing safari Kariba to Mana Pools is a 6 day trail
Starting from Kariba dam wall, the safari takes you to the wilderness area of Mana Pools park.
Canoeing approximately 21.5 kms each day, let the river do most of the work so you can experience the beauty of this true wild setting.

Top notch guides will make your trip even more fun with their knowledge and humour.

Canoeing adventure Mana Pools

US$ 1, 030.00 pp (low) /US$ 1, 190 pp (high season)

Regional rates on request

November to May (low season)
June to October (high season)

Overview Zambezi river caneoing safari

6 day Fish Eagle trail

experience six magical days canoeing starting from Kariba and ending in Mana Pools National Park.
Here the Zambezi river opens up into the flood plains which are prolific in wildlife.

Teeming with elephants, buffalo, hippo, Nile crocodile, kudu, zebra, and impala. Mana Pools is a world heritage site.  Not forgotten are the predators such as lion, hyena and leopard.

This canoe safari as a whole covers approx. 130 km from start to finish. Each day an average of 21.5 km will be paddled.  Don’t let this daunt you, the current of the river will do most of the work.  So relax and take in the magnificent surroundings. 

The Mana Pools National Park

is situated along 80km of the Zambezi River, making for the best game viewing on the lower Zambezi. Lots of adventure and activities to enjoy including canoeing, walking and/or game drives,  Or simply relax and take in the breathtaking beauty.

Consistently rated in the top ten of Africa’s National Parks, Mana has the privilege of being  the only game park in Zimbabwe to hold  World Heritage Status. 

Large areas of Acacia and Mahogany woodland combine with spectacular, full-canopy Mopane forest.

As part of the 300 million year old rift valley, Mana supports a large variety of mammals and over 400 bird species.

Mana Pools canoe safaris
Zambezi canoeing safaris

Wildlife is abundant in the valley especially during the winter months from June through to late August with game still being clearly visible through to the end of October / early November when the rains start.

Most commonly seen are impala, waterbuck, hippo, crocodiles, elephant and buffalo. Predators such as lion, leopard, etc, are more difficult to see but are certainly present. Moreover, wildlife is much more abundant in Mana Pools, especially during the height of the dry season (July to October) when the game viewing can be fantastic.

Mid November to end of March is classified as the  rainy season.  During this period wildlife is still around but not as visible.  This is due to the lush, thick vegetation and also the fact that there is more inland water.  Animals therefore do not need to come to the river to quench their thirst.