Marula Canoe Safari

2 Nights and 3 Days

$718-870 USD

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Safari summary

The Marula Safari starts 8km below the Kariba dam wall and ends in Chirundu covering a total of 59km from start to finish. The safari will travel 18km through the Kariba Gorge which is narrow and steep sided, after the Gorge the terrain opens up offering an abundant variety of birdlife and antelope, occasionally elephants and buffalo have be seen on this stretch of the river.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Zimbabwe
	Parks	Mana Pools

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Fishing

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day One

Your safari begins at 7:30am with check-in at Natureways, a short briefing, and a visit to the shops for extra drinks. Valuables and passports should be left behind. After a 1.5km descent into the gorge, guests launch onto the river following a safety talk and paddling demo. A picnic lunch and siesta break the day’s heat. By 5pm, arrive at Crocodile Rocks to set up camp, enjoy a bucket bath, dinner, and a camping safety briefing.

Crocodile Rocks

Day Two

Wake at sunrise for tea, coffee, and biscuits before canoeing a few hours to a relaxed breakfast stop. Continue paddling through the stunning Zambezi Valley scenery. Pause for lunch at a suitable spot with time for a siesta. In the early evening, arrive at the second campsite—Twin Logs Island—ready to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Twin Logs

Day Three

Wake at sunrise for tea, coffee, and breakfast before the final paddle to Chirundu, reached by mid-morning. Gear is loaded, and the return trip to Kariba or the airport begins, with arrival expected around 3pm. As you depart, we hope your journey has left lasting memories, enriched your life, and touched your soul.

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