Canoeing full day safari on River Zambezi, Zambia

Canoeing full day safari on River Zambezi Zambia : Zambezi River is a magnificent safari destination the Africa’s fourth longest river. It runs 2,700 km east from northwest Zambia to Mozambique, where it plunges over a series of ledges to form Victoria Falls, where it reaches its greatest width of nearly 2 km. The other noteworthy structure along the river’s path is the 1950s-built Kariba Dam. The Dam provides an important source of power (and water) for both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Canoeing safari can be loved either upstream or downstream of Victoria Falls where the river is wide, and the water is relaxed.

Are you trying to find a unique safari activity in Victoria Falls. Join us for a fantastic full-day canoe experience on the Zambezi. Unlike any other Victoria Falls activity, this one blends the breathtaking peace of the Zambezi River with the thrilling excitement of real Africa. Enjoy the wonderful experience of birdwatching as well.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery and birdwatching with a choice of a Half Day, Full Day, or the incredible Overnight Canoe experience, all accompanied by a knowledgeable guide with many hours of river experience. Another great and enjoyable group activity is canoeing down the river; canoes can accommodate up to 70 people for either a half-day or full-day experience.

A canoe safari on the river is truly one of the best kept Zambezi secrets; a ‘must-do’ Victoria Falls activity. These excursions allow visitors to witness a more gentle side of the river and enjoy fantastic game viewing.

Zambezi River is generally referred to in three sections as the Upper Zambezi, Middle River Zambezi and the Lower Zambezi, smashed by the vast Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba. A canoeing safari above, middle or below the Victoria Falls is an option for visitors. Since each experience varies in terms of vegetation and wildlife, each has its own special charms.

Set out against the strong current and float past numerous picturesque islands dotted with ebony, albizia, acacia, and date palms. Hippocrats skirted in groups, laughing and snorting as they yawned in the shallows. Explore the area’s more peaceful side channels to observe the variety of birds living there, or you might happen to spot a crocodile sunning itself on a sandbank.

There will be a few rapids that guests must cross during the inflatable canoeing safari, but they are level two rapids, some of the easiest in the world. Watch for any wildlife that may come down to drink at the side channels while you paddle; you might see a herd of elephants or a wary Bush Buck or Kudu antelope.

Upper Zambezi River
An incredibly soothing way to take in the breathtaking scenery that adorns the Upper Zambezi River before it cascades over the Victoria Falls is to go on a canoe or kayak safari.
This area is dotted with many islands of varying size that are home to many birds and small animals.
This is the path that Dr. David Livingstone travelled while looking for the misty clouds. He described the “scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” along these banks.

Middle Zambezi River.
The Middle Zambezi centre around the massive man-made reservoir – Lake Kariba – with its fishing and wildlife; and the Lower Zambezi, known for its big game reserves and classic canoe safaris.

Lower Zambezi River.
A Lower Zambezi canoeing safari has got to be the pinnacle in eased enthusiasm, as you paddle through the section of the Zambezi surrounded by national parks on both sides (Lower Zambezi on the Zambian side and Mana Pools on the Zimbabwean).

Take a seat and relax in your cosy two-person canoe, then follow the river as it flows. In this amazingly abundant and varied river, where your chances of getting up close and personal with wildlife are excellent, your armed river guide will lead you through secret passageways between the islands. Hippos are always in sight while elephants, zebras, pukus, impalas, buffalos, kudus, waterbucks, baboons and crocodiles can often be seen browsing on the banks from the laid back comfort of your canoe.

Canoeing safaris and be combined with camping safari. Certain operators provide ‘participatory’ canoe trips for any length of time. Along the way, camps are set up on islands in the river, and all equipment is transported in canoes. Everyone participates in the cooking and camp setup. These excursions are more rustic and more affordable, but the rush of being in the wild is just as strong.