The Zambezi River is one of Africa's largest and most spectacular rivers.

Kakomomarara:
This canoe trail starts from Chirundu and finishes at Nyamepi Camp in Mana Pools National Park, a total distance of 78kms down the Zambezi River.

Chewore:
The second canoe trail we offer starts from Nyamepi Camp, Mana Pools National Park and finishes at the Chewore River Mouth, covering a total of distance of 75 kms.

Chimombe:
The third and final canoe trail starts from Nyamepi Camp, Mana Pools National Park and finishes at Kanyemba, a border town with Mozambique, 128kms downstream.

In addition to these three Zambezi River canoe trails, we can tailor-make individual canoe safaris to meet your specific requirements.

Kakomomarara:
DAY 1
Chirundu being a border post with Zambia is set on the Zambezi River and is the weekend paradise for fishermen.This spot is approximately five hours out of Harare by road or alternatively can also be reached by chartered flight. Briefed by the guide at about 1400 hours as to canoeing and safety procedures, you will launch onto the Zambezi River with our experienced river guides and canoe 16 kms before stopping for the night near the Kakomomarara Hills

DAY 2
After an early morning start guests canoe to their breakfast site set in spectacular scenery on the banks of the Zambezi River. Game will now have become more prevalent as the trail approaches the edge of the Mana Pools National Park. Having covered 22 kms this day, the trail stops overnight at "Lone Acacia".

DAY 3
Today guests canoe from Lone Acacia into Mana Pools National Park where the river breaks up,giving guests the opportunity to explore the many river channels, abundant in birdlife and game. The distance travelled this day will be 24 kms.

DAY 4
This is the last day of the Kakomomarara Trail which ends at Nyamepi Camp in Mana Pools National Park. After canoeing for 15 kms guests arrive at the camp approximately mid-morning where the trail ends.

Chewore:
DAY 1
Nyamepi Camp is set on the Zambezi River. This spot is approximately seven hours out of Harare by road or alternatively can also be reached by chartered flight. Briefed by the guide at about 1400 hours as to canoeing and safety procedures, you will launch onto the Zambezi River with our experienced river guides and canoe 13 kms along this wide channeled part of the Lower Zambezi to the first overnight stop.

DAY 2
After an early morning rise, the trail continues past islands, reed beds and sand bars where elephant, hippos and abundant birdlife can be seen. The distance covered this day is 28 kms before stopping overnight at Nyamautsi.

DAY 3
Today guests canoe into the Zambezi River's main stream and will approach the Chewore Safari Area. Guests canoe 25 kms this day following the river as it winds its way between mountains on one side and plains on the other. The over night stop is near the Chewore River Mouth.

DAY 4
Guests will canoe 9 kms in the early morning to the Chewore River Mouth on the Zambezi River where the trail ends.

Chimombe:
DAY 1
After a canoe safety procedures briefing, guests launch onto the Zambezi River with our experienced river guides, and canoe 14 kms to the overnight stop near Nyamatusi, where elephant and buffalo can be seen on the islands.

DAY 2
Today guests canoe along wide, open stretches of the river passing through channels abundant in birdlife and game. Having covered 28 kms the trail stops overnight in the Sapi Safari Area.

DAY 3
After an early morning start the safari channels out of the Zambezi River main stream. The river winds its way between the mountains of the Zambian escarpment and the plain on the Zimbabwe side. The distance covered is 38 kms before stopping overnight at the Mupata Gorge entrance.

DAY 4
The fourth day is spent canoeing through the spectacular scenery of the Mutapa Gorge,with its impressive rock formations, high sand banks and abundance of trees and birdlife. A distance of 40 kms is covered this day before the night stop.

DAY 5
This the last day of the Chimombe Trail ending at Kanyemba,a border town with Mozambique. This is a relaxed 8 km canoe trip where the canoe trail ends.