The Great Zambezi Canoeing Trail, Zambia

conducts canoeing safaris on the Zambezi River
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Enjoy stops for leisurely viewing of Elephant, Crocodile, Hippo, birdlife and all other other forms of wildlife on your Zambezi canoe safari.

  • There will be stops for viewing the wildlife
  • No previous canoeing experience is necessary
  • Minimum age for the Zambezi canoe safari is 15 years
  • Lunch on your Zambezi canoe safari is taken on the riverbank

  • What you can expect from The Great Zambezi Canoeing Trail:

    This Zambia safari is conducted on the northern banks of the Zambezi River between the Kafue Confluence and the Chakwenga River (approximately 60kms - 37.2 miles of river is covered by canoe). This area is known as the Lower Zambezi.

    The Great Zambezi Trails is a 3 night / 4 day trip.


    Transfers (extra cost at published rates)

    Ex-Kariba (Road and Boat):
    If travelling from Kariba, it is required that guests arrive in Kariba the night prior to the start of the Zambezi canoe safari to avoid clients being left behind due to delayed flights. The preferred meeting place and time in Kariba on the day of departure is the Kariba Breezes Hotel at 09:30am. However, clients requiring pick-ups from other hotels in Kariba will be collected at approximately 09:00-09:30am.

    On the last day of the Zambia safari, clients are advised to make hotel reservations for that night, as they will only be dropped off in Kariba at approximately 15:30pm. Clients will not be transferred back to Kariba for any flights departing before 16:00pm.

    Self Drive:
    Clients self-driving from Lusaka, should be at the Kafue Pontoon launch site at 12:00pm. From here clients are transported to Kayila Lodge by motorboat (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes).

    Ex-Lusaka / Livingstone (Air):
    Clients requiring charters to and from Lusaka, Mfuwe or Livingstone for the start of the Zambezi canoe safari should request this from their agents. This charter service can be arranged on request and at an extra cost. It is recommended that clients charter into Kayila Lodge for the start of the Zambezi canoe safari and out from Mwambashi (Jeki) at the end of the Zambezi canoe safari.


    conducts canoeing safaris on the Zambezi River
    Page: 2 Basic Itinerary
    Day 1:Clients will be transferred from Kariba to the Kafue River launch site by vehicle, departing Kariba at 10:00am promptly. Customs and immigration formalities are necessary if transfers are from Kariba. Facilitation at bot ...

    Page: 3 Please Note
    Please note that Mwambashi and Royal Zambezi Lodge operate as independent lodges, so should clients wish to stay for an extra night (Day 4) after the completion of their Zambezi canoe safari to explore the Lower Zambezi National Park, this is possible ...

    Page: 4 Requirements Include:
    Valid travel and health documents are needed for your Zambezi canoe safari US$20.00 per person per night National Park Entry fee for the Lower Zambezi National Park, payable direct in cash. US$5.00 per person per day fishing permit f ...


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