Zambezi Canoe Safari Marula
Zambezi canoe safari Marula is a 3 Day trail through Kariba Gorge from Kariba Dam to Chirundu. A total of 59 kms canoeing the lower Zambezi river.
Canoeing through the narrow and steep sided Kariba Gorge, the safari offers an abundance of birdlife and antelope species.
Marula Canoe safari
Quick Overview
Start point : Kariba, Zimbabwe
Duration : 3 days / 2 nights
Minimum age
14 years – no maximum
Departure Days
Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
operational all year round
Group size : Two – Eight
Rates 2025
US$ 718.00 pp (low season)
US$ 870.00 pp (high season)
Regional rates on request
Adventure safari Marula
Your Zambezi canoe safari Marula starts at 07h30 on Day One.
After arriving at the start point, your luggage is then portered into the gorge. In the meantime your group will walk 1.5 kms down to the river. Be prepared as this is quite a long steep descent.
Canoeing starts 8km below the Kariba dam wall and ends in Chirundu. From start to finish the Marula canoe safari covers a total of 59 kms. The Marula trail takes you 18 kms through the Kariba Gorge, which is narrow and steep sided.
Once we pass Kariba gorge the terrain changes opening up to more flatter ground. Here we get the opportunity to view an abundant variety of birdlife and antelope.
On occasion elephants and buffalo have been seen on this stretch of the river.
As far as the daily routine goes, the day starts with tea, coffee and biscuits at sunrise. Setting off early makes for easy paddling, as the wind is calm and the day is not too hot.