Canoeing on the Zambezi
Join an experienced and qualified river-guide for a canoe safari on the Zambezi River, this is a fantastic way to experience the northern safari areas of Zimbabwe and get a feel for the power of the Zambezi.
Area
Mana Pools National Park
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Push off from the bank of the river in your Canadian style two-man canoe and drift out into the current of the river. Canoeing on the Zambezi is a truly memorable experience, whether it be just for an afternoon or for a longer canoe safari.
Canoeing is offered along the Zambezi, from above the Victoria Falls all the way downstream, via Lake Kariba and through the Zambezi valley to Mana Pools National Park. Game viewing from the river is a completely different experience to being in a vehicle or on foot.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourFamily Fun in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a fantastic destination for a family holiday to Africa with your Teenagers. This stunning country offers fantastic safari, highly qualified guides, as well as exhilarating activities such as canoeing on the Zambezi or visits to the the awe-inspiring smoke that thunders, the famous Victoria Falls. This action-packed itinerary will cater to a family looking to experience a true African adventure.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationVictoria Falls Hotel
Fondly known as the 'Grand Old Lady of the Falls', the Victoria Falls Hotel was established in 1904 welcoming visitors from throughout colonial Africa and beyond. A wonderfully atmospheric hotel in a fantastic location, ten minutes walk from the falls.
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View AccommodationTembo Plains Camp
Nestled in a wildlife-rich sanctuary on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Tembo Plains one of Zimbabwe’s most exclusive and intimate luxury camps. Expect a private safari experience like no other.
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View AccommodationKanga Camp
Kanga Camp is set in private concession on the edge of Mana Pools National Park. The camp is built around Kanga Pan, a permanent water hole, which as the only source of permanent water in the area, draws in incredible game during the dry season.
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View AccommodationGoliath Safari Camp
Goliath Safari Camp is owned and managed by the legendary Zimbabwean guide Stretch Ferreira. Set on the bank of the Zambezi River in the iconic Mana Pools National Park, a safari with Goliath is not short of experience and adventure.
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View AccommodationNyamatusi Camp
The newest addition to the African Bush Camps collection, Nyamatusi Camp is a wonderfully luxurious option in the wildlife haven of Mana pools. The camp consists of six luxurious tented suites each boasting a private plunge pool and views of the river
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View AccommodationRuckomechi Camp
Ruckomechi Camp lies on the Zimbabwean bank of the Zambezi River, 100 kilometres downstream from Lake Kariba, in the heart of Mana Pools National Park. The ten-tented camp sits under the shade of an acacia grove and enjoys dramatic views towards Zambia.
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View AccommodationVundu Camp
Vundu Camp has a fabulous location on the banks of the mighty Zambezi in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park with wonderful wildlife viewing on offer and exceptional guiding, an adventurous and unspoilt safari experience awaits you.
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View AccommodationZambezi Expeditions
Zambezi Expeditions is an authentic tented camp set on the Zimbabwean bank of the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park. This exclusive 6 tent camp offers direct access to the river and a wealth of safari activities in the area.
More Experiences in This Area
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View ExperienceWalking Safari
Zimbabwe is one of the best places in Africa to experience walking in the bush. The guides are of the highest quality, the game is fantastic and the different environments, throughout the country, are well suited for exploring on foot.
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