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The Zambezi Canoe Safari (5 Days)

Game viewing by canoe in the Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park is the most recent of Zambia's National Parks and was for many years a forgotten wilderness. It lies along the northern banks of the Zambezi River opposite Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. The waters of the Zambezi are a focal point for the wildlife which includes elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, various antelope species, baboon and vervet monkey, together with a great variety of birds.

DAY 1: LUSAKA - LOWER ZAMBEZI CAMP (ZAMBIA)
We depart Lusaka Airport at +- 14h00 for the Lower Zambezi River Camp on the banks of the Zambezi River. The camp offers superb views over the Zambezi and Kafue River.

DAY 2/3: LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING
We board our canoes for 3 days of canoeing on the Zambezi River. Whilst paddling down the gentle current of the river, we relax and enjoy watching the game and wildlife at close quarters. The harmonious interaction of species is combined with a profound sense of peace and serenity. In the evening we enjoy the remoteness of our bush camp.

DAY 4: LOWER ZAMBEZI
We return to Lower Zambezi River Camp, either by vehicle or by boat. The Zambezi valley has a population of buffalo, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, lion, zebra, hyena, leopard and numerous species of birds. Lower Zambezi River Camp offers superb views over the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers.

DAY 5: LOWER ZAMBEZI RIVER CAMP - LUSAKA
We cross the Kafue River on the pontoon and arrive at Lusaka Airport at +-11h00.

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

* DENOTES DEPARTURES THAT CAN BE COMBINED WITH THE 10 DAY BOTSWANA AUTHENTIC SAFARI

2005 Departure Dates: *sept. 13-17 & 20-24, Oct. 9-13 & *18-22, Nov. 17-21, Dec. 22-26, Dec. 29-Jan. 2

Price: US$642 for departures before July, US$703 for departures July and after

Serviced safari: No camp duties.
Accommodation: 4 Nights camping.
Meals: Prepared by the guide and cook, all meals when camping. Excludes lunches on Days 1 and 5.
Group size: 4-12 Participants.
Canoeing: We canoe between 25-30km, for a period of 5-7 hours per day, including a lunch break. No previous canoeing experience is necessary however participants must be fit and in good health.
Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.
Transfers: Transfers from and to Lusaka provided on Day 1 and Day 5.
Sleeping bag hire: EURO 22 - must be booked in advance