Safari · Upper Zambezi
Zambezi Canoe Safari
Paddle past elephants, hippos and crocodiles at water level.
From US$170 / person
4–5 hours (half-day) or full day
Tell us when you'd like to go and we'll connect you with a local experience operator.
Paddle stable 2-person canoes on the upper Zambezi above the falls with a professional guide through wildlife-rich channels.
Launch upstream where the Zambezi is wide and calm. Glide within metres of elephants crossing, hippos surfacing, and crocodiles on sandbanks. Half-day or full-day options. Safety kayaker accompanies every group.
What’s included
Professional guide, life jackets, drinking water, picnic lunch (full-day), hotel transfers
Zambezi Canoe Safari — common questions
Verified answers about this experience, from pricing to where to stay.
What is the Zambezi Canoe Safari?+
Paddle stable 2-person canoes on the upper Zambezi above the falls with a professional guide through wildlife-rich channels.
How long is the Zambezi Canoe Safari?+
Zambezi Canoe Safari lasts 4–5 hours (half-day) or full day.
How much does the Zambezi Canoe Safari cost?+
Prices start from US$170 per person. The local operator confirms final pricing and availability when you send a booking request.
Where does the Zambezi Canoe Safari take place?+
The experience takes place in Upper Zambezi.
What is included in the Zambezi Canoe Safari?+
Professional guide, life jackets, drinking water, picnic lunch (full-day), hotel transfers
When can I do the Zambezi Canoe Safari?+
Year-round (water levels vary by month)
How do I book the Zambezi Canoe Safari?+
Use the "Check Availability & Book" button on this page. ChaloStays records your request and connects you with a local experience operator who confirms availability and booking details — no payment is taken online.
Where can I stay when visiting Victoria Falls?+
ChaloStays lists hand-picked lodges, apartments and guest houses in Livingstone and Victoria Falls that you can book directly with the property — see the stays section on this page or browse chalostays.com/stays.
Where to stay when visiting Livingstone and Victoria Falls
Book directly with hand-picked ChaloStays properties — best rates, local hosts, and easy access to Zambezi Canoe Safari.
Khanyiso Guest House Vic Falls
Feel at home from the first check-in — Khanyiso Guest House Vic Falls.
From US$75 / night
Bonazazi Apartments
Modern Livingstone apartments with pool, solar backup & full kitchens — minutes from Victoria Falls
From K 2,500 / night
Majestic Haven
Self-catering calm in Falls View — solar-backed and steps from the Falls
From K 780 / night
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