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Great Zambezi canoe safari

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:
This safari is geared more towards the canoeing enthusiast looking for the added element of excitement. This is the only trip of its kind in Zambia that takes one through the entire length of the floodplains of the middle Zambezi to the remote Mupata Gorge before ending at the confluence of the Luangwa River.

Departure: Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights.
Accommodation: Camping.
Distance covered: +- 163km
Canoeing experience: No previous canoeing experience is necessary
Group Size: Minimum 2.
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.

Rates from: US$ 960 Per person sharing
Safari rates are in US Dollars
*Rates may vary according to season
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DAY 1: Lower Zambezi River
» Meet at Zambezi Breezers at 11:00 for connecting road transfer to Kayila Camp
» Transfer Zambezi Breezers to Kayila Camp approx 2 hours stopping for cold lunch en-route
» ETA Kayila 14:30 followed by river briefing and safety talk
» Start Canoeing downstream to evening camp on Mtondo Island
» Set up camp then snacks, dinner and discussion on the following days itinerary

DAY 2: Lower Zambezi River
» Canoeing starts early after morning tea/coffee and biscuits, approx. 06:30
» Depart Island camp for downstream breakfast stop approx. 08:30
» Continue though to shaded lunch stop from approx. 12:30 to 14:00 out of mid day sun
» Canoeing out of mainstream in smaller more secluded channels where possible
» Proceed to Nyamatuse to set up camp and prepare snacks and evening meal
» Overnight at Nyamatuse

DAY 3: Lower Zambezi River
» Full day canoeing as above
» Again spend the day canoeing in the channels rather than in the mainstream where possible
» Overnight in G. Channels

DAY 4: Lower Zambezi River
» Full day canoeing as above
» River narrows in the afternoon into what is known as the False Mupata Gorge
» You will be canoeing in the mainstream of the river from here through the gorges
» Overnight in the gorge on a selected sandy beach

DAY 5: Lower Zambezi River
» A different day spent canoeing through the confines of the scenic Mupata Gorge observing the 300 million year old volcanic rock formations that form part of the Great Rift Valley.
» Overnight at Redcliff or Feira Camp

DAY 6: Safari ends
» Early rise tea/coffee breakfast
» If the group stayed at Redcliff last night - short canoe trip (2hr) to Feira
» If the group stayed at Feira - relaxed start to the morning with no canoeing
» Depart Feira campsite at around 10:30/11:30 in 4x4 open Land Cruiser - a long journey part on dirt road and part on tar road in an open vehicle
» ETA Lusaka 16:30 (approx)

The above Great Zambezi canoe safari rates are inclusive of: -


» All meals, cordials and treated municipal water are supplied in containers
» Complimentary local wine is provided with evening dinner
» Cooler boxes and ice are provided
» Clients may purchase additional beverages prior to the start of the safari
» Booking Conditions

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