Upper
Zambezi Canoeing Trails - Zambia
Safari
Options
Half-day
Safari
- 7.30am
- Transfers from lodges within Livingstone
- 8.00am
- Tea, coffee and bacon and egg rolls are served at check in at
the Waterfront.
- Clients
are transferred from the Waterfront (approximately 40 minutes)
to the canoe start point 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.
- 12.30pm
(approx) - Clients are transferred from the finish point to their
accommodation.
Please
note that NO lunch is served on a half-day safari. Half day safaris
are only available in the mornings, unless by specific request for
larger groups.
Full-day
Safari
- 7.30am
- Transfers from lodges within Livingstone
- 8.00am
- Tea, coffee and bacon and egg rolls are served at check in at
the Waterfront.
- Clients
are transferred from the Waterfront (approximately 40 minutes)
to the canoe start point 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.
- Lunch
is served on an island in the middle of the Zambezi and consists
of cold meats and salads.
- 16.00
(approx) - Clients are transferred from the finish point to their
accommodation.
Overnight
Safari
- 7.30am
- Transfers from lodges within Livingstone
- 8.00am
- Tea, coffee and bacon and egg rolls are served at check in at
the Waterfront.
- 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.
- Lunch
is served on an island in the middle of the Zambezi and consists
of cold meats and salads.
- 16.30
(approx) - Clients reach the overnight point, an island opposite
Thorntree Lodge. The campsite on the island is set up before
clients arrival, all bedding is provided. There is a toilet
and shower on the island. Please note that clients overnight
bags will be taken up to Thorntree and transferred to the island
so bags etc do not get wet on the canoe safari.
- Clients
will be served dinner and drinks on the island before retiring
for the night
- 7.00am
Breakfast served on the island. After breakfast, clients
are transferred back to the mainland where their transport back
to town accommodation will be waiting for them, arrive back in
town at approximately 8.30am.
Additional
Information
Physical
Features of the River
- The
Upper Zambezi River is regarded as free flow and as such the water
is subject to seasonal variation. Floods begin in December
and normally peak in April / May. Therefore, throughout
the season, routes can vary as new channels open with the rise
in water level.
- The
vegetation predominately consists of ebonies, water berries, palms
and a tremendous variety of acacia and Albizia. The rapids
are small and at their peak are only classed as grade two, which
is the second easiest grade.
Wildlife
The Canoe Trail passes through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park,
where there is a possibility of clients seeing some game such as
elephants, giraffe and even the endangered White Rhino. There
are also at least 50 common species of bird that can be seen on
the trip.
Guides
and Safety
Guides are fully trained and all hold valid first aid certificates.
Whilst every precaution is taken, it is essential that agents make
clients aware that an indemnity form must be signed before participating
on this safari. A comprehensive first aid kit is carried on
each trip. The trip leader is in radio contact with bases
in Victoria Falls and Livingstone and direct with SES.
Equipment
Two seater crocodile canoes are used with America's Cup high flotation
life jackets for each client.
Experience
and Fitness
No previous experience is required and clients need not be proficient
swimmers.
Minimum
and Maximum numbers
Minimum number is 2 pax and maximum is 24 pax. Larger groups on
request using canoes and inflatable rafts.
Age
Restriction
The minimum age for canoe trips is 12 years. There is no maximum
age.
Clients
Requirements
The appropriate dress required is shorts, t-shirts, shoes and sunscreen
and a wide brimmed hat. Dry bags are provided for cameras
and valuables. Overnight clients to bring towels / torch.
Insurance
All clients are covered by SES through Safari Par Excellence; however,
this only covers them for emergency evacuation in life threatening
situations. It does not cover their hospitalisation
and medication. As such travel and medical insurance is COMPULSORY
for all clients. Please ensure clients bring the details of
their insurance policy with them. Safari Par Excellence will
not cover clients should they not have insurance. Safari
Par Excellence has US$1.5 million public and passenger liability
cover.
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