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ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
There are several options in getting to the start of your Lower Zambezi canoeing
safari:
- Self drive to Zambezi Breezers 7km from Chirundu
- Public transport to Oasis (about 15km before Chirundu)
- Pre arranged private road transfers from Lusaka or Livingstone
- Pre-arranged charter flight to Kayila or Royal Airstrips from
Lusaka/Livingstone and then boat transfer upstream to Zambezi Breezers
Public Transport: We will meet you at "Oasis" a café about 15km before
Chirundu – just ask the bus driver to drop you off at Oasis and our vehicle will
collect you from Oasis at around 10:30/11:00 on the morning of departure of the
safari).
Road Transfers: We will take you straight to the lodge for the start of your
safari. Transfers from Victoria Falls need to be done the day before the safaris
departure whilst those from Lusaka come down on the day of the safari’s
departure.
[...prices and information on road transfer]
Charter Flight: We suggest landing at Kayila or one of the scheduled
flights into Royal airstrip to catch a boat transfer to Gwabi Lodge for 11am
meeting. These can be organised on application.
Road Transfer Times:
Lusaka – Zambezi Valley (130km. approx 1 hr 45 min)
Livingstone – Zambezi Valley (496km. approx 6 hr 45 min)
Aircraft and Speedboat Transfer Times:
Lusaka – Zambezi Valley air 30min, boat transfer 1 hr 20 min (approx. 2 hr
total)
HEALTH
Any health concerns or medical conditions such as allergies, epilepsy etc should
be brought to the attention of the management prior to the start of the safari.
Medical advice on Malaria prophylactics should be sought prior to arrival from
your local physician/health authority.
AGE RESTRICTION
Minimum age is 15 years. There is no maximum age, however clients must be
reasonably fit. The age limit may be flexible for a specific group booking with
prior consent.
SAFETY
All canoe safari guides carry HF hand held radios. Each camp has an HF and VHF
base set which allows communication between base camps, vehicles, canoes and
Medical Air Rescue Services. Each professional canoe guide has passed
stringent National Parks canoeing exams prior to leading a canoeing safari.
INSURANCE
All clients are covered by Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS) through
Zambezi River Adventures, however this only covers you for emergency evacuation
in life threatening situations. It does not cover your hospitalisation and
medication. As such, travel and medical insurance is compulsory for all clients
and should be purchased prior to your travel. It is your responsibility to have
arranged this insurance in your own country prior to leaving so as to cover
unexpected medical expenses and loss / theft of personal effects. All clients
should carry the details of the insurance policy at all times in case of
emergency.
VISAS
Please check visa requirements when making your booking so as to avoid
disappointment upon arrival into Zambia. All our safaris take place in Zambia.
It is advisable for all clients to check with the Zambian authorities whether or
not visas for Zambia are required, and if necessary obtain their visas prior to
departure. Your nearest embassy/consulate will be able to advise accordingly.
Information on the visa requirements for Zambia and Zimbabwe can be found by
visiting our Travel Documents
information. Safari Par Excellence/Zambezi River Adventures will not be held
responsible for visa fees.
NATIONAL PARKS FEES
The Great Zambezi Trail enters the Lower Zambezi National Park and parks fees
are payable by each client. At the moment these fees are US$25.00 per person per
day for Entry to the Park and US$10.00 per person for River Usage fees. We spend
three days canoeing through the park, therefore Parks fees amount to US$75.00
per person per safari – subject to change without notice.
WHEN TO GO?
- This trip is available between 01 June and 31
October.
- Boat transfers will be used during rains
should wet conditions necessitate.
- Temperatures are at their highest in September and October with the
rains running through from November to April. Lightweight, waterproof
clothing will be required during the rainy season.
- Winter months run through from May to July where warm clothing is
necessary in the evenings.
Additional information
- African Safari options: ideas for
safaris along the course of the Zambezi River
- Photo Gallery: a series of
picture galleries covering safaris and action on the Zambezi
- Map of the Zambezi:
a full display map of the lower Zambezi showing the relative
positions of the national parks and safari start/end points
- Safari combinations:
consider The Great Zambezi Trail in conjunction with other Safari
Par Excellence properties and safari options
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The Great Zambezi Trail
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Notes | Bookings
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US$855 per person sharing; FI basis; early morning
departures ex Chirundu
(Trip departures can be arranged on any day for parties of 3 or more)
Prices exclude transfers & charters except for those mentioned in
daily routine
| SAFARI |
DAYS |
DISTANCE |
RATES |
| 3 Day Canoe Safari |
2 nights / 3
days |
56 km |
US$ 395 pp sharing |
| Island Trail |
3 nights / 4 days |
76 km |
US$ 550 pp sharing |
| 5-in-1 River Run |
4 nights / 5 days |
78 km |
US$ 660 pp sharing |
| Great Zambezi |
5 nights / 6 days |
163 km |
US$ 855 pp sharing |
| Zambezi Explorer |
8 nights / 9 days |
268 km |
US$ 980 pp sharing |
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