Guided canoe safari on the Zambezi River

full day
Occasionally sporty
From 7 years-old and up
From€145

Paddle down the Zambezi River, through misty rainbows, deep gorges, and past drinking elephants for a canoeing adventure like no other in Zimbabwe!

The mighty Zambezi River is Africa’s fourth largest river and home to the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world! During this canoe safari, as you paddle along the Zambezi’s mystical waters, not only will you be greeted by breathtaking scenery, but you will also get to take in Zimbabwe’s amazing wildlife from the banks of Zambezi National Park! From elephants and buffaloes to impala, kudu, hippo, crocodile and more, this canoeing excursion is the perfect activity for animal lovers! In particular, the birdlife along the river is especially prolific with at least 50 common species of bird that can be seen from your canoe!

To start your Zambezi River canoeing adventure, you will be picked up from your Victoria Falls accommodation and driven to the Adventure Lodge for check-in. From there you will then enjoy a 40 minute game drive upriver, during which you will also be able to spot some wildlife. After a safety and activity briefing, plus a paddling practice session, it is time to begin canoeing down a 15 kilometre stretch of the Zambezi!

Your licensed and fully-trained canoe guide will lead you down various channels of the Zambezi River, with smooth waters offering easy paddling, pointing out the diverse flora, fauna, birdlife, and wildlife in the area. A charming lunch will take place right on the banks of the river, or on one of the islands of the Zambezi, and the canoe tour will end at the Kandahar campsite.

Book your canoe trip down the Zambezi River, from Victoria Falls, now for an enchanting waterway adventure to remember!

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Practical information

Full day guided canoe safari of a 15 km stretch of the upper Zambezi River, including a game drive to the canoe launch point and a riverside lunch.

Course of events

-Hotel pick-up

-Transfer to Adventure Lodge for check-in

-40 minute game drive upriver to canoe launch point

-Safety and activity briefing

-Light breakfast

-Get equipped

-Paddle practice

-Begin 15 km canoe safari

-Riverside lunch

-End of canoe excursion

-De-brief and de-equip

-Transfer back to hotel

Special terms

During the rainy season (December - March) the trip may not run if the roads become flooded

Meeting point:
You will be picked up at your accommodation anywhere in the Victoria Falls area of Zimbabwe.
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Dry bags for cameras and valuables
  • Inflatable crocodile canoes
  • Double sided paddles
  • X-treme high flotation life jackets
  • Lunch and some drinks
  • Light breakfast
  • Park fees: $10/pp
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Do not forget to bring
  • Shorts and t-shirt
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat

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