The Canoeing Trail operates above the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on on the Zambezi River. This section of the river is quite unlike the better-known section below Lake Kariba. Here the Zambezi River is regarded as FREE FLOW as a dam does not control it, as such the water is subject to seasonal variation. Floods begin in January and normally peak in April / May. This changes the route as new channels open with the rise in water level. There are numerous islands, which are dissected by channels that may be several kilometres in length and vary in width from one to twenty metres. Rapids are small and at their peak are only classed as grade one, so easily manageable in the canoes we use. The Can...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We supply 2 beers and 2 soft drinks per client at lunch
Bottled water is supplied on the Canoe trip and afterwards at lunch
Lunch at the end of the Day trip is usually a chicken stew, rice, salad & rolls, adjusted according to dietary requirements, with beers, soft drinks and water. Before driving back to respective Hotels
National Park Fees for day trip are not included, currently $10pp river usage per day
Zimbabwe
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Canoeing Trail operates above the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on on the Zambezi River. This section of the river is quite unlike the better-known section below Lake Kariba. Here the Zambezi River is regarded as FREE FLOW as a dam does not control it, as such the water is subject to seasonal variation. Floods begin in January and normally peak in April / May. This changes the route as new channels open with the rise in water level. There are numerous islands, which are dissected by channels that may be several kilometres in length and vary in width from one to twenty metres. Rapids are small and at their peak are only classed as grade one, so easily manageable in the canoes we use. The Can...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We supply 2 beers and 2 soft drinks per client at lunch
Bottled water is supplied on the Canoe trip and afterwards at lunch
Lunch at the end of the Day trip is usually a chicken stew, rice, salad & rolls, adjusted according to dietary requirements, with beers, soft drinks and water. Before driving back to respective Hotels
National Park Fees for day trip are not included, currently $10pp river usage per day
Zimbabwe
Itinerary
Clients must have breakfast before departure from their Hotel. Clients then enjoy a game drive from the national parks entrance (approximately 40 minutes) to the canoe start point, which is about 20/5km upriver. On arrival clients are given a safety talk by a professional river guide. Clients then practice their paddling skills before setting off on their canoe safari. Please note that clients will paddle themselves down the river, following their professional Canoe Guide, who will lead them down the various channels of the Zambezi river. We have paddlers to assist where clients are concerned. Clients then canoe the channels of the Zambezi river, exploring and experiencing the diverse Flaura...
