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A superb canoe and walking safari in the Zambezi Valley in Zambia.
After the arrival of the group flight in the early afternoon, we transfer to the Zambezi River. Most of this road transfer to the start of the safari is on tar road with the last section of the journey being along a bush dirt track making a change to a 4WD vehicle is necessary. Depending on the time we arrive at the Zambezi River we will cross over to our evening campsite on Nyamumba island by canoe or motor boat . Dinner is prepared by the guide. Please note: Clients must not book flights arriving after 12PM. Accommodation: Wild CampingSemi-participatory Camping
We have three days canoeing with early starts as it is often better to canoe in the early hours when it is not so hot, and more importantly, when the easterly head wind is at its weakest. The pace is gentle to allow us to make the most of wildlife viewing opportunities. We look out for elephant feeding on the banks, basking crocodiles and numerous colourful bird species including the magnificent African Fish eagle. The list of species we spot may include buffalo, baboon, Vervet monkey, Pied kingfisher, Goliath heron, Carmine Bee eaters and maybe even lion! We will frequently pass pods of hippo basking in the deeper water who will no doubt be keeping an eye on us! There are few signs of human habitation throughout our time on the river. Lunches and breakfasts are either taken on islands or on the banks of the river. Accommodation: Wild CampingSemi-participatory Camping
We canoe to the Chiawa Game Management Area, which is situated 18 kms from the Lower Zambezi National Park just opposite the Mana Pools, where we spend the night in our fly camp based on mainland. This is an area rich in wildlife and is renowned for the numerous elephant sightings. It is also home to warthog, waterbuck, impala, kudu, and rare Samango monkeys, with many riverene bird species including the Lilac-breasted roller. We have an afternoon game walk or game drive through the reserve where we hope to spot other nocturnal species such as genet, civet, hyena, porcupine, aardvark and if really lucky, the elusive leopard. Accommodation: Fly Camp in Game Management AreaComfortable Camping
Today we canoe from the Chiawa Game Management Area into the Lower Zambezi National Park (approximately 8km downstream). We have a morning game walk with a guide, and then have lunch in the park under the shade of the trees or on the banks of the Zambezi River. After lunch we will be taken on a game drive through the park back to our fly camp on the banks of the river in Game Management Area. If river water levels are too high in the winter months (May – July), due to excess water being released from Lake Kariba, we may use a boat transfer as certain road crossing may be flooded. Accommodation: Fly Camp in Game Management AreaComfortable Camping
We are transferred by road from our bush camp in the Game Management Area to Zambezi Breezes today. Should river conditions necessitate we may use a boat transfer back to Zambezi Breezes where required. Accommodation: Zambezi Breezes or similarSemi-participatory Camping
An early start today; after breakfast we transfer approximately 4-5 hrs to Lusaka where our tour ends in the late morning. Those on the group flights will be transferred to the airport for the flight to London.
4 nights semi-participatory camping with either limited or no facilities, 3
nights camping in tented camp with shared facilitiesTravel by open canoes on
the Zambezi RiverNo previous experience necessary
All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included.Meals are prepared for you
but group members are asked to assist in preparation and washing up.Typical
mealsBreakfast: Cereals or coffee and toast plus a fried breakfast on most
days.Lunch: Fresh salads, cold meats, cheese, bread, condiments,
fruit.Evening meal: Biggest meal of the day, stews, pasta, curry, local
cuisine.Vegetarians can be catered for but given the difficulties of
preparing different meals while wild camping, the variety of food may be
limited.Please indicate special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or
allergies) when booking. We will supply the following drinks: fruit squash
served throughout, and tea or coffee served with breakfast and dinner.There
is always a plentiful supply of chlorinated water available (sometimes even
chilled!) and we encourage you to drink water throughout the day to avoid
dehydration.All other beverages will be at your own expense and can be
purchased at the supermarket in Lusaka prior to travelling to the river.
4 nights semi-participatory camping with either limited or no facilities, 3
nights camping in tented camp with shared facilitiesTravel by open canoes on
the Zambezi RiverNo previous experience necessary
This is generally a comfortable participatory safari but, as it goes through
some wild country, you should come prepared to be flexible and expect delays
or inconvenience. Travel is by Canadian-style 18ft. two-person canoes and
open backed safari vehicle. No previous experience is necessary but you
should have a reasonable level of fitness on what is an active trip. An
ability to swim is recommended.
CampingOn this tour we spend 4 nights camping in two-man dome tents and 3 nights in
a set up bush camps with showers, toilets and large tents.The camping is
semi-participatory as participants are asked to assist with camp chores and
you will have to erect and dismantle your own tents whilst on the canoeing
safari. Most nights are spent wild camping with no facilities provided. All
camping equipment is provided.
All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included.Meals are prepared for you
but group members are asked to assist in preparation and washing up.Typical
mealsBreakfast: Cereals or coffee and toast plus a fried breakfast on most
days.Lunch: Fresh salads, cold meats, cheese, bread, condiments,
fruit.Evening meal: Biggest meal of the day, stews, pasta, curry, local
cuisine.Vegetarians can be catered for but given the difficulties of
preparing different meals while wild camping, the variety of food may be
limited.Please indicate special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or
allergies) when booking. We will supply the following drinks: fruit squash
served throughout, and tea or coffee served with breakfast and dinner.There
is always a plentiful supply of chlorinated water available (sometimes even
chilled!) and we encourage you to drink water throughout the day to avoid
dehydration.All other beverages will be at your own expense and can be
purchased at the supermarket in Lusaka prior to travelling to the river.
Travel is by Canadian-style 18ft two-person canoes. Transport on land is in a
minibus or landcruiser for road transfers and safaris.Travelling
conditionsMost of the roads in Zambia are reasonably well maintained, however
some stretches have a few potholes and rough surfaces depending on the
previous rainy season. Some travel will be on unsurfaced roads, some of which
are quite dusty and bumpy (e.g. during the game drives).SafetyExodus and its
staff strive to insure client safety and take all necessary precautions. On
certain sections of this itinerary we are likely to come into proximity of
several different species of wildlife along this natural water course. These
mainly include hippo, elephant, buffalo and occasionally crocodiles whilst on
the water, along with a variety of other game whilst on foot. As all wildlife
is potentially dangerous it is important to heed all advice given to you by
the guide and to follow instructions accordingly.Life jackets are available
for those who would like to wear them.
Travelling flight inclusive from London: 10 DaysThe group flight from London
is a daytime flight departing on Day 1 of the itinerary.Flights from
LondonWe normally use the scheduled services of Ethiopian Airlines (depending
on availability). As flight timings and schedules change regularly we
recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or your agent to confirm
up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a later date and
cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before
departure.Travelling land only: 8 days starting and ending in LusakaYour trip
normally starts at the airport in Lusaka in the late morning of Day 1 of the
itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided in the Final
Joining Instructions - sent approximately two weeks before departure.
With its exceptionally mild winters Zambia is best enjoyed during the dry
season. This period extends from May to early November. The days are
generally dry, hot and sunny with day time highs around 25ºC, however nights
can be cool (down to 10ºC). From June to August it can be exceptionally
cold. September and October are the hottest months where daytime highs are
regularly 35º+ and temperatures at night can be in the low to mid 20s.
Rainfall is generally confined between the months of November and April.
Rains normally occur as heavy showers, but they tend to clear rapidly with
sunshine still predominant.
Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)Comfortable walking shoes that
will not be ruined if they get wet (rafting sandals are ideal footwear for
canoeing)Sun hat with a wide brim to ensure the back of your neck is shaded
(as there is sometimes a strong headwind on the river, a hat with a chin
strap is advisable)Sun creamSunglassesInsect repellentTorchBinocularsLight
rainwearSome warmer clothes for the winter months and after sundownSwimming
costume and lightweight trek towelA long-sleeved shirt with collar and some
lightweight long trousers for wearing in the evenings to keep insects off and
to protect yourself from too much sun. A water bottle (minimum 1 litre) (A
flask will enable you to keep water cool)A lightweight daypack with plastic
liner or drysack for keeping any items you need to hand whilst canoeing (e.g.
camera, suncream, water)June to August, bring a warm fleece and possibly
woolly hat.Please note you will need a smaller bag to take 5-7kgs of stuff
with you on the canoe safari - your main luggage will be sent to the fly camp
where you will have it after the canoe safari finishes. It is best to have
this smaller bag already packed before arrival as there is not much time on
the river to repack before the canoeing starts. it is also best to pack
enough clothes for the first three nights on the river in your carry-on bag,
as well as any needed medication, as if luggage is delayed it can take time
for it to catch-up with the group. Given that the luggage will need to be
transported by vehicle to the river and then by boat to catch up with the
group, it can be quite a lengthy process.Plastic bottles are a big issue in
many countries where recycling isn't yet widely available; they often end up
in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment
and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip we have decided to
include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This
means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which
means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re‐fill along the way. Please
add this to your packing list!
Ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. We provide the sleeping bags, which
come with clean liners and a small pillow. 1-inch Styrofoam mattresses are
also provided. Most people find these perfectly adequate, however anyone who
wishes to bring their own sleeping bags are welcome.If you would like to help
under privileged Zambian school children please consider packing some basic
educational supplies that our partner Charity Baraka Community Partnerships
(www.barakacommunity.com) will distribute to the Schools and Children that
they support. Second hand items are fine such as: note books, pens, pencils,
colouring pens, paper, young children's reading books, primary school text
books, rulers, rubbers, pencil sharpeners, flash cards. Also needed are
footballs, tennis balls, net balls, young children's clothes and shoes. Just
leave them with your tour guide before you head down the river and Baraka
will do the rest.
There is not much opportunity for spending money on this trip but you may
wish to allow allow approx. US$2-3 per day for drinks and incidentals.
Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus. Our
guides do work hard and can be tipped if you feel they have done a good job
or gone above the call of duty. Tipping is not compulsory and should only be
given if you feel you received exemplary service. Although entirely optional,
we suggest that you budget approximately US$25 in total on this itinerary to
be broken down as follows: Approximately: US$15 for your senior river guide /
tour leader.Approximately: US$5 for the assistant guideApproximately: US$5
for members of staff at the fly mainland camp sites and drivers
Travel insuranceSingle accommodationVisas or vaccinations
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