EXPLORER CANOE SAFARIS, SEMI-PARTICIPATORY  SAFARIS

Explorer Canoe Safaris are semi-participatory - meaning camps are not already set up for your arrival and that everyone helps to put up tents each evening. Tents supplied are very easy to set up, two-man, dome tents.These safaris are self-contained - meaning all equipment and food is carried in the canoes and there is no vehicle back up. We take a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people (special arrangements can be made for larger groups upon request). Our minimum age limit for canoe safaris is 14 years - 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. The maximum luggage limit per client to take on the river is 10 kgs. A luggage room and safe facilities are provided for any extra luggage at the Kariba office. Animals seen on the trip usually include elephant, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, hippo, crocodile and plentiful birdlife. Lion, leopard, painted hunting dog etc. are more rarely seen but are certainly in the area. We cannot guarantee plenty of game while on safari, particularly during the green (rainy) season. Our semi-participatory Explorer Canoe Safari options begin and end in Kariba (unless by other arrangement) and we recommend clients spend the night prior to their safari’s departure in Kariba town. We can assist with booking this accommodation. Safaris depart from our offices in Kariba, clients can self-drive there or, be picked up by us from their various hotels at 7:30am. Once at the office, clients may arrange for excess luggage and valuables to be locked away safely until their return.