Upper Zambezi Canoeing
Overview
Victoria falls canoeing company operates and runs canoeing trips on the Zambezi national park above the victoria falls. These safaris range from one day trips to three days two nights trips. Tents and food is provided for camping trips, with back up camping safari staff, we use two man stand in dome tents, mattresses, sleeping bags and liners . We take a minimum of two people and maximum of 12 people( special arrangements can be made for larger groups upon request)
Our minimum age limit for canoeing safaris is 12 years and there is no maximum age limit but sound judgement should be used .No previous canoeing experience is necessary but guests are required to be reasonably fit and healthy. Animals seen on these safaris are usually buffalo, elephant, Impala, water buck, hippo, crocodile, lion, leopard, hyena etc. Birdlife is plenty full. We cannot guarantee of animals on safari.Our canoeing safaris begin and end in Victoria Falls .
Our minimum age limit for canoeing safaris is 12 years and there is no maximum age limit but sound judgement should be used .No previous canoeing experience is necessary but guests are required to be reasonably fit and healthy. Animals seen on these safaris are usually buffalo, elephant, Impala, water buck, hippo, crocodile, lion, leopard, hyena etc. Birdlife is plenty full. We cannot guarantee of animals on safari.Our canoeing safaris begin and end in Victoria Falls .
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
Guests are picked up from their respective place of stay between 07:00am to07:30 . A short briefing will then be given to help guests understand what the trip entails. Drive to the Zambezi National Park gate for park fees payment. Andan hourdrive to the launch site through the Zambezi national park . Animals seen on these trips usually include waterbuck , buffalos , hippo , elephant , crocodile , zebra , giraffe ,bush back and cats though rarely seen but certainly in the area . Upon arrival at the launch site tea and coffee is served with a continental breakfast .Safety talk and demonstration on how to paddle an inflatable canoe will be given. Then paddling through some scenic channels until stop for launch . Lunch consist of salads , rice, pasta, chicken or beef ,bread & better . Beers , soft drinks included. After lunch we pack and a short drive back into town arriving around 14:00pm
Stop At:
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Guests are picked up from their respective place of stay between 07:00am to07:30 . A short briefing will then be given to help guests understand what the trip entails. Drive to the Zambezi National Park gate for park fees payment. Andan hourdrive to the launch site through the Zambezi national park . Animals seen on these trips usually include waterbuck , buffalos , hippo , elephant , crocodile , zebra , giraffe ,bush back and cats though rarely seen but certainly in the area . Upon arrival at the launch site tea and coffee is served with a continental breakfast .Safety talk and demonstration on how to paddle an inflatable canoe will be given. Then paddling through some scenic channels until stop for launch . Lunch consist of salads , rice, pasta, chicken or beef ,bread & better . Beers , soft drinks included. After lunch we pack and a short drive back into town arriving around 14:00pm
Stop At:
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- lodges Guest houses
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Camilla P
July 2023
Wonderful experience with the team. Super knowledgable about the bush and the Zambezi. Felt super face with them. The trip was a highlight of out 7 day Vic falls trip. Would do it again in a heat beat! Thank you guys!!
Wonderful experience with the team. Super knowledgable about the bush and the Zambezi. Felt super face with them. The trip was a highlight of out 7 day Vic falls trip. Would do it again in a heat beat! Thank you guys!!A2293PPjackg
June 2023
A fantastic day out on the Zambezi and great knowledge shared of the wildlife along the way. We had so much fun canoeing in the rapids and getting close to lots of animals. Sunset food and drink as we watched a herd of elephants walk just a few metres away!
A fantastic day out on the Zambezi and great knowledge shared of the wildlife along the way. We had so much fun canoeing in the rapids and getting close to lots of animals. Sunset food and drink as we watched a herd of elephants walk just a few metres away!Krystal_S
July 2022
This trip was amazing! The services was exceptional. We loved the small game drive on the way to the launch point within the National park. The breakfast and lunch was delicious and the canoeing was relaxing and fun! If we had done this tour the first day we would have booked it again.
This trip was amazing! The services was exceptional. We loved the small game drive on the way to the launch point within the National park. The breakfast and lunch was delicious and the canoeing was relaxing and fun! If we had done this tour the first day we would have booked it again.PhilippineW2
September 2019
I joined the upper Zambezi canoeing activity, and it was amazing ! It starts with a game drive in the Zambezi national parks. The staff was super friendly and generous with wildlife explanation. The vehicle is perfect to spot animals and we got to see zebras, antelopes, girafes and much more. Whe...
I joined the upper Zambezi canoeing activity, and it was amazing ! It starts with a game drive in the Zambezi national parks. The staff was super friendly and generous with wildlife explanation. The vehicle is perfect to spot animals and we got to see zebras, antelopes, girafes and much more. When arrived on the launch site, we’ve been served breakfast facing the Zambezi. I don’t think there is any better start of the day! We got then a safety briefing and some falls explanation by our canoe instructor, right before heading to the water, all equipped and ready. We then canoe for around two hours spotting crocodiles and hippos on our way and tried to avoid them at all cost ! The nature around us was breathtaking and we enjoyed some “mini rapids” that just add some fun. When we got out, our supper driver, cook and tour guide prepared us lunch served on the returned canoe once again facing the Zambezi. It was really a great experience, I felt so privileged, and I definitely encourage you to do this on your trip to Vic falls!Z985GHnicolet
June 2023
This was an incredible experience. Our guides were amazing. We felt very well prepared for the journey we were going on as we were briefed about the whole tour before hand. The food was so good and the guides really made this experience special. They were all very knowledgeable about the land...
This was an incredible experience. Our guides were amazing. We felt very well prepared for the journey we were going on as we were briefed about the whole tour before hand. The food was so good and the guides really made this experience special. They were all very knowledgeable about the land and we felt very safe the entire trip. Would highly recommend to everyone amd would definitely do it again.Hayleysarah15
June 2023
Had the most AMAZING day canoeing the Zambezi with our fantastic guides. This was definitely one of my favourite activities I did while in Vic Falls and I would recommend anyone thinking of it to just go ahead and book - you won’t regret it! We saw wildlife before the canoeing even started durin...
Had the most AMAZING day canoeing the Zambezi with our fantastic guides. This was definitely one of my favourite activities I did while in Vic Falls and I would recommend anyone thinking of it to just go ahead and book - you won’t regret it! We saw wildlife before the canoeing even started during our drive through the national park, and ended with a beautiful sunset lunch next to a herd of elephants - what a “pinch me” moment! Thank you to Prince and the team for sharing their knowledge, making us feel safe and for being such good fun 😊 I would also recommend getting the photos taken by the amazing photographer - it was so nice to be in the moment without worrying about capturing it ourselves. We now have a virtual album of memories to last a lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of my heart guys - I’ll be back 😊