Upper Zambezi Canoeing
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What truly sets this canoeing safari apart is the way it brings you into the heart of Africa’s wilderness not just to watch it, but to live it from the water itself. Unlike typical wildlife tours where animals are viewed from a vehicle or boat, this experience places you at river-level in a canoe, gliding silently through the Upper Zambezi’s channels above Victoria Falls. This peaceful mode of travel lets you encounter elephants drinking at the water’s edge, hippos surfacing nearby, crocodiles basking on banks, and an incredible array of birdlife all with a sense of intimacy and immersion that larger boats or safari jeeps simply can’t match. Many travelers describe the experience as a “once-in-a-lifetime journey,” noting how the slow, quiet pace lets them absorb the rhythms of nature, watch wildlife in peaceful coexistence, and enjoy meals riverside moments often described as highlights of their entire Victoria Falls trip. It’s a genuine African safari experience via canoe.
Inclusions
What's included
- All canoeing gear (life jacket, and paddle) Canoeing guide
- Light Breakfast, lunch & Refreshments
What's not
- National Park fees/ River usage $15 per person
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 7 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Victoria Falls Canoeing Company
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant seats unavailable
- Infants must not sit on laps
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
How it compares in Victoria Falls
- Its from-price is 17% above the median of the 986 experiences we list in Victoria Falls.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 184 of 986.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Victoria Falls
In the Zimbabwean town of Victoria Falls, the Zambezi plunges into a narrow gorge in a roar of spray, mist and rainbows.
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the Smoke That Thunders, the falls stretch for well over a kilometre across the Zambezi River, and the spray rises so high it can be seen from far away. Paths through the rainforest on the Zimbabwean side lead to viewpoints facing the Main Falls, the Devil's Cataract and Danger Point, with rainbows dancing in the mist.
Top-ranked sights in Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls Bridge.
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