Highlights
Canoe the mighty Zambezi, spotting elephants, hippos and crocodiles as you go
Gain fascinating insights into the wildlife and environment from your knowledgeable tour leader
Wild camp on remote islands, sleeping beneath the dazzling stars
Join a ranger-led nature walk in the Lower Zambezi National Park
Venture out on a night safari drive to spot elusive nocturnal animals
Finish at a riverside camp, complete with a bar, pool and hot showers
Finish at a riverside camp, complete with a bar, pool and hot showers
Itinerary
Imagine canoeing down the mighty Zambezi, camping on secluded riverbanks as hippos and crocodiles bask nearby. The Zambezi Canoe Safari is a challenging 8-day wildlife trip perfect for active seniors keen to experience Zambia up close. Days are spent paddling through breathtaking landscapes, spotting abundant game, and unwinding around the campfire under a starry African sky.
Off the water, enjoy game walks and drives in Zambezi National Park, deepening your connection with this extraordinary environment.
The tour’s unique draw? Its combination of active adventure and intimate wildlife encounters, offering a rare, immersive safari experience for those who seek more than just sightseeing.
day 1Start Lusaka • To the Zambezi
We meet at Lusaka Airport, where we begin our transfer (four to six hours, traffic dependent) to the shores of the Zambezi. Most of this journey is on tar road with the last section along a bumpy dirt track.
En route, we stop at a supermarket, where you can pick up snacks and drinks for the adventure – there are no shops on the wild banks of the river!
Your tour leader then prepares a welcome dinner, where we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventure ahead.
Please note: If you’re booking your own flights, do not book one arriving after 1.30pm.
Want more time in Zambia? Secure extra nights through your sales representative.
day 2 - 4Three days of canoeing and wildlife watching on the Zambezi, camping on remote islands
day 5Canoe to our fly camp • Night drive in Chiawa Game Management Area
day 6Ranger-led nature walk in the Lower Zambezi National Park
day 7To Zambezi Breezes • Farewell dinner
day 8To Lusaka Airport
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Customer Reviews
Elephants and Hippos galore!
This was one of our best Exodus holidays. Canoeing down the Zambezi is such a wonderful experience. We saw hippos, elephants and crocodiles galore. The night sky was fantastic. Sitting chatting around the campfire at night, and also at breakfast, was lovely. The wildlife camping was more comfortable than I had expected. The tents are good quality, the sleeping mat is comfortable, (and doubles as cushioning on the canoe seats). A bowl of lovely hot water is provided each morning to wash with. The meals are lovely and generous and cooked with fresh produce. A hearty cooked breakfast is a perfect start to a day on the river.
A whole new meaning to getting Into the Wild!
This was an experience of a lifetime! I cannot recommend this trip enough. If you want to go wild camping in the African bush where you can completely disconnect from every day life and get back in touch with nature, then don't hesitate to book this trip. You will be surrounded by wild animals, bird sounds and highly experienced staff.
An incredible trip, from start to finish
There were so many unforgettable moments on this adventure, but seeing the wildlife in such a natural way, without lots of people round them, was incredible. Camping wild and going off-grid felt like an amazing reset and the tents were very comfortable. Couldn't recommend this trip more!
Amazing
This trip is suitable for all regardless of canoeing or camping experience. The proximity to the wildlife is far superior to any previous safari's I have been on. The pace was relaxed, excellent comping equipment, great guide, good food and scenery/wildlife was amazing
A true adventure
This was a brilliant trip for seeing so much wildlife, and getting so close to it, particularly the elephants and hippopotami. Whilst we couldn't believe how many elephants we saw, we also saw lesser numbers of lions, crocodiles, water buffalo and a miscellanea of birdlife. Insect life was also plentiful, colourful dragonflies by day and fireflies by night.
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