Zambezi Canoe Safari Tour with 63 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Ends

Lusaka, Zambia

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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

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.

Meals

Dinner

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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What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 7 Simple nights (semi-participatory camping, 3 wild camping and 4 campsites)

Meals

All breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

Others

Travel by open canoes (no previous experience needed)

What's Excluded

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4.8

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4.67/5

Excellent based on 846 customer reviews from

Anonymous

Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled. (Even when we got lost) The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative. Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities. Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.

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Zambezi Canoe Safari

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