Canoeing safaris - Zambezi River

The Zambezi River's route from Kariba in Zimbabwe down to Kanyemba near the border with Mozambique is regarded as the best canoe safari destination in Africa.

The Zambezi is the geographical boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe and offers the ideal combination of unspoiled wilderness and diverse habitats that support a massive wildlife population in Mana Pools National Park and the Lower Zambezi National Park on the Zimbabwean and Zambia shorelines.

Maps of Southern Africa

Explore our lower Zambezi map for a briefing on the main canoe safari sections of the river from Kariba via Chirundu, past Mana Pools, Chewore and the Mupata Gorge down to Kanyemba. 

Canoe safaris are easily combined with walking safaris in the lower Zambezi either in Mana Pools or Matusadona.  Review the full display map of walking safaris in Southern Africa in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.  Or consider our safari modules for the current season.

Canoe Safari options

We offer a selection of canoe safaris from camping to deluxe styles.  When done in combination with our safari modules you'll find several options from wilderness walking trails to lodge-based safaris.

The lower Zambezi is easily combined with Victoria Falls so that a 10 day break into Africa can include the full range of activities from adventurous pursuits to wildlife viewing and can be done in different styles from full-blown camping to first-class luxury.

Planning a safari

Read up on our FAQs and recommendations or pick up additional information on planning your safari from medical issues, travel insurance, timing, discounted airfares and more.

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