Get up close to the upper Zambezi River…. for an amazing water experience…. Gently paddle your way on the upper Zambezi River, enjoying the playground of the hippo, the shimmering green home of the crocodile and the watering holes of the buffalo and elephant as you canoe against the majestic backdrop of the Zambezi River. Drift through the channels of the upper Zambezi and enjoy the ever-so-slight turbulence of the more placid rapids, just above Kandahar Island. The professional canoe guide orientates you through the flora and fauna, birding and animal life spotted all from within the unique inflatable canoe boats.

You may be fortunate to spot the Marshall Eagle or watch the Tiger fish jumping and the clawless otter playing in the shallow waters. The guides will share all the realities of the amazing environment around you. Canoeing is available throughout the year.

Make your choice from our range of trips: Half day (Morning or afternoon adventure) Full day (Start early in the day, and end your trip in the late afternoon) Overnight (Camp in the Zambezi National Park) Multi day (2 day or 5 day camping in the Zambezi National Park) Wine Route (A sunset canoe trip serving alcohol, soft drinks & snacks)

All our trips include:

• Courtesy transportation from all major lodges and hotels within the Victoria Falls town centre to the jetty sight.
• Amazing photo opportunities.
• Qualified guides who carry a first aid kit and communication radio.
• Refreshments on offer served on an island or in the canoes.
• Lunch for Full Day Canoeing and Morning Half Day, or snacks on the Wine Route Canoeing and afternoon Half Day.
• All meals and drinks for Overnight and Multi Day Canoeing Trips

What “TO” bring

• Booking voucher
• National Parks entry fees.
• Binoculars and cameras
• Bird books could be useful
• Sunscreen
• Insect Repellant
• Personal medication (if necessary).
• Wide brimmed hats.

What “NOT” to bring

• We recommend that all valuables be left in hotel lockups.
• No heavy belongings, as there is a space & weight limitation on canoes.

Age Restrictions

• Minimum 10 years, and must be accompanied by a Legal Guardian.

Booking Restrictions

• A minimum of 2 pax to confirm a trip
• Overnight trips - minimum 2 passengers
• Multi-day trips - minimum 2 passengers

Check-in Times                 

• 07h15 – 07h30 (Full Day and Morning Half Day)
• 14h00 (1/2 Day afternoon)
• 15h00 (Wine Route Sundowner)
• Overnights and Multi-day trip times to be agreed upon

General Info

Equipment: All Canoeing clients are issued with an adjustable buoyancy aid and helmet at the beginning of the trip. String is available for tying on sunglasses and paddles are given to those who will be “paddle canoeing”.

Guides - All Shearwater guides are first aid qualified and there is a Trip Leader who holds both Advanced First Aid and Swift Water Rescue certification.  All guides are licensed to guide on the river. Guides always carry a communication radio and first aid kit on the trip.

Health - Clients will be asked to declare any illnesses, injuries or ailments that may affect them during the trip.                                                                                           
Indemnity & Insurance - Shearwater Adventures has a Public Liability Insurance cover of USD 2 million per incident, which is underwritten by Lloyds of London.