Full Itinerary
Day 1 - Lake Kariba
Internal flight between Harare Airport and Kariba Airport and then transfer 15 minutes to Hornbill Lodge. The lodge has a panoramic view of Lake Kariba, one of the largest reservoirs in the world, home to hippo and crocodiles and offering dramatic views and spectacular sunsets.
The lodge has comfortable chalets and you can relax in a central bar and lounge area. Guests can cool off in the plunge pool and dine alfresco on the deck, with beautiful panoramic views under the shade of Africa’s indigenous trees.
Included meals: Dinner
Accomodation: Hornbill Lodge
Optional Extras: (weather and time permitting) include fishing, game safari, motorboat safari or a visit to the lake's massive dam wall.
Day 2 - Lower Zambezi
Today you start your canoe safari! You will be collected in the early morning and transferred to Chirundu in an open 4x4 vehicle. Once the canoes and kit are unloaded, a safety talk and demonstration of how to paddle a canoe will be given. A packed lunch will be taken on the river. At approximately 5pm camp is set up on an Kakomarara Island with time to relax before dinner. Total distance - 11 miles
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accomodation: Tamarind Safari
Day 3 - Lower Zambezi
This morning, guests will wake up at sunrise for tea, coffee and biscuits before paddling for a couple of hours to the breakfast stop. Canoeing will resume until midday for a well-earned lunch & time to relax until mid afternoon (depending on the weather). At approximately 5pm you will stop canoeing and set up camp on Lone Acacia Island.
Total distance - 17 miles
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accomodation: Tamarind Safari Camp
Day 4 - Lower Zambezi
Today’s programme is as per the previous day with the overnight camp on Trichelia Island.
Total distance - 14 miles
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accomodation: Tamarind Safari Camp
Day 5 - Mana Pools National Park
This morning you will have a more leisurely start before setting off at approximately 8am. You will arrive at Mana Pools at approximately 10am.
Total distance - 4 miles
Transfer to Kanga Camp in Mana Pools National Park. This remote area and World Heritage Site has never been developed and Kanga Camp offers you a pure and unspoilt African experience to finish your trip.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accomodation: African Bush Camps Kanga Camp
Day 6 - Harare and home
After breakfast transfer to Dandawa Airstrip for your flight to Harare Airport for your onward international flight home
Included meals: Breakfast