The Great Zambezi Trail:

You will charter into Kayila Lodge for the first night of your Zambia tour. No canoeing is done on the first day of your canoeing safaris; however game walks and drives are enjoyed from the Lodge. Kayila is a small exclusive 12 bed lodge situated on a 10 000 acre wildlife sanctuary.

You will meet your guide at Kayila Lodge. The guide takes this opportunity to explain the canoeing safaris itinerary and the various safety precautions necessary for an enjoyable and trouble-free few days ahead.

After a full English breakfast on day 2 of your canoeing safaris, you will canoe approximately 15km (9.3 miles) stopping for lunch on an island, sandbar or the riverbank and arriving at Royal Zambezi Lodge in time for sundowners. The Lodge has 14 beds in tents under a thatch overlooking the Zambezi River.

Day 3 of your canoeing safaris is the longest yet most enjoyable stretch of river. An early start and only a short distance from Royal Zambezi is the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, which forms the western boundary of the Lower Zambezi National Park.

The 30km (18.6 mile) stretch of river to Mwambashi River Lodge is the highlight of your canoeing safaris. The National Park is teeming with wildlife and the scenic channels that break away from the main stream of the river abound in birdlife.

Mwambashi River Lodge is a 16 bed luxury tented camp situated on a bend of the river that offers stunning views and sunsets. One night at this lodge is not enough and most clients opt to stay an extra day and night to explore the area. Guided walks, day and night game drives or simply relaxing in the shade of the lodge grounds are the activities offered.