Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a fantastic way to spend a day out on the mighty Zambezi River. Game viewing and birding opportunities await all.
Minimum 2 Pax
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
On these trips guests paddle their own canoes, following their qualified Canoe Guide as he leads the way. Clients are collected at approximately 7.30 am and take short drive into the Zambezi National Park seeing some game on the way. Usual sightings include, elephant, kudu, giraffe, buffalo, impala, zebra, waterbuck and sable. A breakfast is served and the guide will give a thorough safety briefing, which will cover: safety conditions of the river, rapids, canoeing instruction, and general information. You will be asked to sign an indemnity form. The day is spent canoeing (approx 18kms) downstream, running small grade one and two rapids, exploring channels and bird and game viewing. A picnic lunch is served on the mainland or an island. Cold soft-drinks, mineral water and beers are served at the take out point at the end of the day and clients are back in Victoria Falls by about 14:30pm. Routes taken on this trip can vary due to logistical, road and weather conditions
Options
Canoeing Upper Zambezi 1 Day - River Wild Safaris
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Canoes and Safety Equipment
Coffee and/or Tea
Beers (Limited)
National Park Entry Fees USD$10 per person
Tips and Gratuities (Optional)
Zambezi River
Pickup points
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Dieter S,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exciting and amazing experience on the upper Zambezi. Very passionate and professional guides provide a different wildlife experience.
Just do it
Helen P,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I must admit I was apprehensive about this tour but hubby was keen so I went along. I am so glad I did! It was a wonderful day. Started with a drive through a national park seeing a few animals, followed by a delicious breakfast. Then onto the canoes, had a briefing re safety and paddling. Then we were off on the Zambezi River, beautiful scenery, saw crocs and hippos and lots of birds. At the end a delicious lunch. Absolutely fantastic experience, a different way to see the area.
Great experience
Anne D,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Harder paddling than we were expecting as there was a headwind. Guides kept us safe. Enjoyed the peace and tranquillity.
Fantastic!
Tim H,Sep 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is a must do when you visit Vic Falls. The game drive to get to the launch spot is great, river is amazing, and the staff are awesome. Highly recommended.
Day canoe trip
Ian J,Jul 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00Very peaceful with great guides but the canoeing was only just over 7km and lasted 2hrs which was shorter than expected. Enjoyable with guides making us feel safe and pointing out interesting birds and trees as well as Hippos and Crocodiles.
Perfect canoe day
Castelhentsch,Sep 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, what a day! We did the canoe trip on the Zambezi with Adam and his team and everything was perfect! The ride is beautiful with hippos and crocodiles, not to mention the amount of colorful birds! Lunch was served after we arrived. It was simply delicious and the cold beer made us feel refreshed! Adam loves his work and you can feel it! He communicates his joie de vivre and his enthusiasm. Thanks to his knowledge of the fauna and flora, all questions asked to him are answered and always in a passionate tone. His team is pleasantly attentive to your needs and concerned about your comfort. They gave us all the safety instructions in case of a problem in a clear and precise manner. I can only highly recommend Adam and his team. You will feel like you are spending the day with old friends! I would definitely book him for my next trip to Zimbabwe!
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