Mana Pools Walking & Canoe Safari
Duration
Half day
Location
Mana Pools National Park, Lower Zambezi Valley
Group size
2–12 people
Pickup
Available
About This Experience
About Mana Pools Walking & Canoe Safari
Experience the wild beauty of Mana Pools National Park through an immersive walking safari, a canoe excursion on the Zambezi River, or a combination of both. Explore the park's remarkable floodplains and riverine woodland on foot with a qualified professional guide, learning to interpret animal tracks, birdlife and the surrounding ecosystem. Alternatively, paddle along the Zambezi and experience the wilderness from the water, with opportunities to observe birds and wildlife from a safe distance. Multi-day canoe safaris may include remote riverside camps, meals and specialist equipment, depending on the selected operator and package. This is a specialist wilderness experience requiring careful planning, suitable conditions and adherence to all park and operator safety procedures. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Highlights
What you’ll experience
Explore Mana Pools' iconic floodplains and riverine wildernessJoin a guided walking safari with a qualified professional guideLearn about animal tracks, wildlife behaviour and the local ecosystemPaddle the Zambezi River on a confirmed guided canoe excursionLook for elephants, hippos, crocodiles and diverse birdlife from a safe distanceExperience the landscapes and changing light of the Lower Zambezi ValleyChoose a walking safari, canoe safari or confirmed combination itineraryExtend the adventure with multi-day camping or a lodge-based safari where available
Itinerary
Your experience
1
Meet the confirmed safari guide at the agreed camp or departure point. Review the day's plan, weather and environmental conditions, safety procedures and equipment requirements. Walking and canoe activities follow their respective operator-approved arrangements.
2
For the walking option, explore an agreed route with a qualified professional guide. Learn to read tracks, recognise signs of wildlife and understand the ecology of the floodplain while maintaining appropriate distances from animals.
3
For the canoe option, receive paddling and water-safety instructions before setting out with the confirmed operator. Follow the skipper or guide's route and instructions, observing wildlife only from distances considered safe.
4
Pause at an operator-approved location for rest and refreshments when included in the selected package. Multi-day expeditions follow the operator's planned camps and meal schedule.
5
Depending on the selected duration, continue the walk or canoe excursion, return to camp or proceed to the next confirmed overnight stop. The schedule may change due to weather, wildlife, river conditions or safety decisions.
6
Return to the confirmed camp or lodge for a day excursion. For multi-day canoe safaris, follow the agreed expedition itinerary, including overnight camping, meals and equipment arrangements where included.
Included
What's included
Walking or canoe activity specifically selected and confirmed at booking
Qualified professional guide or canoe guide as applicable to the selected activity
Standard activity safety briefing
Required standard equipment supplied by the operator for the booked activity
Meals, camping equipment and accommodation only where specified in the confirmed multi-day package
Not Included
What's not included
National park conservation, entry, camping or river-use fees unless explicitly included
Road transfers or charter flights to and from Mana Pools unless confirmed
Accommodation before or after the booked safari
Meals and drinks on day excursions unless specified
Premium beverages and personal purchases
Fishing, game drives or other additional activities unless separately booked
Travel insurance, medical evacuation cover and personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Getting There
Location
Mana Pools National Park, Lower Zambezi Valley
Pickup
Pickup from a confirmed Mana Pools camp or lodge; road and air transfers can be arranged separately
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