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WHAT TO DO
Sightseeing
The escarpment and plateau regions are largely
inaccessible and have not been formally surveyed.
The Zambezi valley, although a small area is host
to many of the bigger mammals, elephant, buffalo,
hippo, waterbuck, kudu, zebra, crocodiles, impala
and warthog.
Occasionally species of roan, eland, Samango, mon-
key, and other nocturnal animals like hyena, porcu-
pine, civet, genet and honey badger can be found.
The birdlife along the riverbanks is exceptional. Many
fish eagles can be seen and heard from miles away.
Birdwatchers can also find nesting along the cliffs,
white fronted and carmine bee-eaters. Amongst
others: the red winged pratincole, the crested guin-
ea fowl, black eagle, vast swarms of quelea, the
trumpeter hornbill, Meyers parrot and Lillian’s love-
bird are also popular birds sought out by visitors.
Fishing
Fishing possibilities are excellent along the river,
most lodges offer fishing with rods and simple tackle
provided. Healthy Tiger fish and bream catches are
common as well as vundu, a member of the catfish
family, weighing up to 50 kilograms. Interestingly,
in addition to traditional bait, cheap, strong smelling
soap is used as an excellent form of bait.
Canoeing
Lodges can provide canoe trips of any desired
length, catering to each guest’s desire. The river has
a strong enough current to take you easily down the
river at a leisurely pace, with next to little or no ef-
fort, your activity guides will usually pick you up in a
speedboat at the end of the day to bring you back to
your lodge of accommodation.
Several operators run 3 - 5 day trips, with stays at
very comfortable bush camps on the banks of the
river. These trips are highly recommended if you
are looking for an adventure off of the beaten track.
The river guides will take you down remote channels
between the islands where your likelihood of getting
close to game becomes extremely high. Hippos are
always in sight, and elephant, zebra, crocodiles,
puku, impala, buffalo, kudu and baboons can also
be seen browsing on the banks from the laid back
comfort of your canoe.
Canoeing safaris that extend over 4 days are re-
supplied by vehicle and carried back at the end of
the safari by 4x4 Land Cruisers.
OPERATORS:
Karibu Safaris
Tel: +270-31-563-9774 of +270-31-563-1957
karibu@karibu.co.za