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Zambia Travel & Tours - Zambezi Canoe Safari

 


Game viewing by canoe in the Lower Zambezi Valley. The Lower Zambezi Valley lies along the northern banks of the Zambezi River opposite Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. The waters of the Zambezi are a focal point for the wildlife, which includes elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, various antelope species, baboon and vervet monkey, together with a great variety of birds.

DAY 1 LUSAKA - LOWER ZAMBEZI RIVER CAMP
Meet your tourleader and fellow adventurers at Lusaka Airport, Zambia, where we depart at approximately14h00 for Lower Zambezi River Camp on the banks of the "mighty" Zambezi.
Overnight: Camping style accommodation. (D)


DAY 2/3/4: LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING
We board our canoes for 2 days of canoeing on the Zambezi River. Whilst paddling down the gentle current of the river, we relax and enjoy watching the game and wildlife at close quarters. The Zambezi valley has a population of buffalo, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, lion, zebra, hyena, leopard and numerous species of birds. The harmonious interaction of species is combined with a profound sense of peace and serenity.
Overnight: Camping style accommodation (B,L,D)

DAY 5: LOWER ZAMBEZI - LUSAKA
We cross the Kafue River on the pontoon and arrive at Lusaka Airport at +-11h00. (B).


Some important information:

  • The final itinerary will depend on local conditions.
• This is a "serviced" safari with very limited guest participation, which will include dismantling their own tents.
• Accommodation consists of 4 nights camping.
• Meals: All meals included when camping. Excludes lunches on days 1 and 5.
• Group size: 6 – 12 participants.
• Canoeing: We canoe between 25 – 30 km, for a period of 5 – 7 hours per day, including a lunch break. No previous canoeing experience is necessary, however, participants must be fit and in good health.
• Important: This canoe safari is not recommended to participants over 55 years.
• Transfers: Transfers from and to Lusaka are provided.
• Sleeping bag hire: USD 20.- per week, this must be booked in advance.
• Guaranteed departure for minimum 4 passengers.
 

Please contact ITT for a quote.

 
 
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