|  | This canoe safari takes one through some of Zimbabwe's wildest terrain including the remote and austere Mupata Gorge, Zambezi River and Mana Pools shoreline.
- Campfire dinners
- Mana Pools
- Canoeing
- Game viewing
| Clients depart Kariba at approximately 08h30. The first night is spent camping in Mana Pools with a short game drive beforehand. Canoeing begins on the 2nd morning at approximately 08h00. this safari takes one through some of Zimbabwe's wildest terrain including the remote and austere Mupata Gorge, but also includes the Mana Pools shoreline. On the last night, clients camp at Kanyemba. The transfer back is approximately 8 hours. Clients are expected back in Kariba at approximately 16h00. |
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| Start: Kariba
Scheduled flights: Harare Airport
Your briefing will be held at the Kariba Breezes Hotel at 18:15 at the lower pool terrace on the evening before your trip departs. After the briefing you will be asked to sign an indemnity form. Canoeing Safaris will collect you for the briefing and return you afterwards.
Please note that this is a camping safari and there are no fixed ablutions on the trip. All times given are approximate and will vary from trip to trip. | Day 1 Mana Pools, Zambezi River
Canoeing Safaris will collect you on the morning of your safari in time for check in at the office at 08:00. Here you will leave behind any excess luggage and will be given a lockable valuables bag. Passports should not be carried on the river with you.
The group will depart for the shops at 08:30. Here you will have a chance to purchase the extra drinks and other items you may require on the safari. You will then leave town at 09:00.
Your group will be transferred in an open 4x4 land cruiser to Nyamepi (Mana Pools Main Camp) arriving here at 13:30.
After off loading the equipment and a brief lunch the group then has a chance to explore the Nyamepi area by game drive.
The evening campsite is made at Nyamepi. | Day 2
The group is woken at 07:00 and after an in depth safety talk by the guide and a demonstration on how to paddle, the trip on the river begins at 09:00.
Lunch is taken at 12:30 and there is now a chance to relax, take in your surroundings or possibly siesta until 15:00.
The group paddles now until the early evening when the first night's camp is found at Chikwenya Island.
You now have a chance to enjoy a bucket shower and a brief safety talk on camping is given by the guide before dinner is served.
Distance paddled: 20 km | Day 3
The group is woken with tea, coffee and biscuits at 05:00. Camp is broken down and the team gets on the River.
At 09:00 breakfast is taken on the banks or another island. The schedule for the rest of the day is as per day two.
The third night's camp is found in the False Gorge.
Distance paadled: 25 km | Day 4
The schedule for this day is as per day three. The day is spent exploring the shoreline of Chewore area (the home of the Great Elephant).
Campsite is found at the top of the Mupata Gorge.
Distance paddled: 35 km with the assistance of the fast water in the gorge. | Day 5
The schedule for this day is as per days two and three. The day is spent mainly in the austere Mupata Gorge. Viewing its many endemic species of wildlife, and taking in its spectacular geographical features.
The night's camp is made at the base of the towering Red Cliffs.
Distance paddled: 35 km ( Again due to speedy flow) | Day 6
After an early wake up and breakfast the group paddles down to the take out point at Kanyemba. The equipment is loaded onto the vehicle and the group is transferred back to Kariba. Arrival in Kariba is expected at 16:00. | End: Kariba
Scheduled flights: Harare Airport | Note:
No children under the age of 15 accepted unless accompanied by a guardian & there are no other paying clients. | Safari category: a wild adventure
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