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Zambezi Floating Safari Experience

Enjoy this 6-night unique floating safari experience down the Lower Zambezi River from Chirundu to Kanyemba on a custom made boat equipped with all the necessities to make you feel comfortable and safe.  Exploring this vast and remarkable section of the Mighty Zambezi as you drift for 210km past some of the most breathtaking vistas in Africa.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Johannesburg / Harare Airport / Chirundu / RiverGod Challenger

    Charter flight from Harare to Chirundu.  Road transfer to the starting point.  Board the RiverGod.

    Start your journey just after midday.

    Stay: RiverGod Challenger (Sleeping pod)

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a selection of drinks

  • Day 2 - 6: RiverGod Challenger

    Floating safari down the Zambezi River.

    Activities: Fishing / Game Viewing / Wildlife Photography / Walking Safaris / Game Drives in Mana Pools / Birding.

    Stay: RiverGod Challenger (Sleeping pod)

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a selection of drinks

  • Day 7: Mupata Gorge / Harare / Johannesburg

    Road transfer to Mupata Gorge. Private charter flight to Harare.  International flight back to Johannesburg.

    End of service


  • Return economy airfares with Airlink from Johannesburg to Harare Airport
  • Including airport taxes
  • Return private charter flight to Chirundu (starting point)
  • 6 Nights private boat charter on the RiverGod Challenger
  • Eco-luxe camping facilities (sleeping pods)
  • Professional Guide to conducting the Safari, chef, and Skipper.
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Soft drinks, purified water, spirits, house wines, local beer, tea & coffee
  • Activities:
  • Bird watching
  • Fishing + equipment
  • Game viewing
  • Star gazing
  • Guided walks
  • Safari game drives (on request)
  • Fishing and camping permits
  • National Parks fees
  • Tender boats for fishing & activities (1 tender for 4 guests; 2 tenders for 5+guests)
  • Travel information pack

  • Entry visa to Zimbabwe (SA passport DO NOT require a visa).
  • Travel Insurance (Highly recommended).
  • Malaria – Zimbabwe is a malaria area.
  • Meals and drinks not specified.  
  • Laundry services.
  • Gratuities to your boat crew.
  • All expenses of personal nature.

Dates & Prices

Dates:

SPECIAL SA RESIDENTS RATES!

VALID FOR TRAVEL:

May - November 2024

Departing every 1st / 11th / 21st of each month.

Rates:

4 Persons 6 Persons 8 Persons (Max)
R87,668.00 pp (SAVE R29,870.00 pp) R77,435.00 pp (SAVE R21,505.00 pp) R71,978.00 pp (SAVE R17,664.00 pp)
  • Exchange rate used (bank selling rate): R19.50 to US$1.00
  • This safari package is available to our South African clients on a discounted SA RESIDENT RATES!
  • All our packages to our SA resident clientele are converted to Rand, using the bank selling rate, to offer you the most accurate price.
  • Price quoted is based on 4, 6, 8 persons travelling together on the same dates and itinerary. Should fewer people travel it may result in the recalculation of the price. 
  • All rates are subject to increases beyond our control, including fuel prices, government taxes and exchange rate fluctuations.


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