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.
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US$ 675.00 pp (low season)
US$ 819.00 pp (high season)
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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.