Zambezi Canoe Safari Marula
Zambezi canoe safari Marula is a 3 Day / 2 night trail through Kariba Gorge from Kariba Dam to Chirundu. A total of 59 kms canoeing the lower Zambezi river.
On a canoe safari you can expect an early start to the day, getting on the river just after sunrise. Canoeing through the narrow and steep sided Kariba Gorge, the safari offers an abundance of birdlife and antelope species. Buffalo and elephant will occasionally be seen.
June to October 2024
US$ 718.00 pp (low season) /US$ 870.00 pp (high season)
Regional rates on request
Overview
Your Zambezi canoe safari Marula starts at 07h30 on Day One.
After arriving at the start point, your luggage is then portered into the gorge. In the meantime your group will walk 1.5 kms down to the river. Be prepared as this is quite a long steep descent.
Canoeing starts 8km below the Kariba dam wall and ends in Chirundu. From start to finish the Marula canoe safari covers a total of 59 kms. The Marula trail takes you 18 kms through the Kariba Gorge, which is narrow and steep sided.
Once we pass Kariba gorge the terrain changes opening up to more flatter ground. Here we get the opportunity to view an abundant variety of birdlife and antelope.
On occasion elephants and buffalo have been seen on this stretch of the river.
As far as the daily routine goes, the day starts with tea, coffee and biscuits at sunrise. Setting off early makes for easy paddling, as the wind is calm and the day is not too hot.
More Canoe Information
Explorer Canoe Safaris are semi-participatory. This mean that the camps are not already set up for your arrival, and everyone helps to put up their tents each evening. Tents supplied are two-man, dome tents and very easy to erect.
These safaris are self-contained; meaning all equipment and food is carried in the canoes and there is no vehicle back up.
We take a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people (special arrangements can be made for larger groups upon request).
Our minimum age limit for canoe safaris is 14 years. HOwever, there is no maximum age limit but sound judgement should be used.
No previous canoeing experience is necessary and guests are required to be reasonably fit and healthy.
The maximum luggage limit per client to take on the river is 10 kgs. A luggage room and safe facilities are provided for any extra luggage at the Kariba office.
Marula Canoe safari – Quick Facts
Start point : Kariba, Zimbabwe
Duration : 3 days / 2 nights
Minimum age
14 years – no maximum
Departure Days
Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Available
operational all year round
Group size : Two – Eight