Please note that all of our safaris and tours are custom-made; this itinerary is just a suggestion and can be amended to better fit your requirements.
Clients are collected at approximately 6.30am from their respective hotels in Victoria Falls for an hours game drive in an open vehicle to a remote area of the magnificent Zambezi National Park.
The professional walking guide will give a safety talk before walking off into the bush tracking game by foot, while also pointing out some of the finer details of the African bush.
A light Continental Breakfast with tea and coffee is served in the morning.
After the mornings walk clients meet the vehicle and enjoy a game drive to the rivers canoe launch site.
The guide will give a thorough briefing, which will cover conditions of the river and rapids, canoeing instruction, safety and general information.
A picnic lunch of cold meats, rolls, quiches, salads and fruit is served on the mainland or an island.
The afternoon is spent canoeing (approximately 8 kms) downstream, running small grade one and two rapids, exploring Sansimba channels and bird and game viewing.
At the end of the afternoon clients will arrive in camp in time for tea. Camping equipment, drinks and dinner are all included. (See Important Information, accommodation)
In the morning a full English breakfast is served, after which clients will game drive upstream again to launch their canoes. The second morning is spent canoeing a different section of the river from the day before, including Sansimba Rapids. The Zambezi River is incredibly wide and there are numerous vastly different routes to take. In the afternoon the group will once again set off on foot rather than canoe for an afternoon walk.
The third day usually begins with an early morning walk returning to camp for breakfast. The canoes are then launched from camp and the last day is spent canoeing an 18km stretch towards Victoria Falls, including the Kandahar Rapids.
Clients are transferred back to Victoria Falls at 4.00pm.
WALKING SAFARI - GENERAL INFORMATION:
Area and Location: All walking safaris are conducted in the Zambezi National Park away from the river on the sand ridges where isolated natural springs attract large concentrations of wild life.
What to Wear: Clients should wear neutral clothing, green or brown is ideal. Do not wear white, bright or luminous clothing as this will only make you noticeable and often aggravate the wildlife. Wear good walking shoes that are comfy and long trousers are often preferred to prevent getting scratched by undergrowth. Hats and general sun protection are advised.
What to Bring: Binoculars, hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera.
Guides: All walks are conducted by a professional armed walking guide who is trained and licensed to walk in the bush. There is a maximum of 6 pax per walk. Children under 18 can only do a walking safari if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Difficulty: The length of all walks depends on clients ability and level of fitness. While most walks will be about 2 or 3 hours in length, the guide will discuss with the group the type and length of walks before departing. All walking clients must however have a reasonable level of fitness to do a walking safari.
Safety: All walking safaris are supplied with full radio back up and are in contact with M.A.R.S. (Medical Air Rescue Services). Walking guides carry a first aid kit and a rifle.
We confirm all walking safaris on minimum of 4 passengers travelling
ALL OUR TOURS CAN BE ENTIRELY CUSTOM MADE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR VISIT OUR RIVER ADVENTURES PAGE.
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DURATION: 3 days
