Zambezi River Float with Game Drive and White Rhino Safari
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This tour combines three remarkable experiences inside Livingstone and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park: a peaceful Zambezi River raft float, a wildlife-packed game drive, and a rare white rhino walking safari. Guests enjoy diverse sightings from both water and land, making it perfect for families, nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers. It offers meaningful wildlife encounters, insider knowledge from local guides, and a relaxed river experience with no major rapids, suitable for all ages. Tracking endangered white rhinos on foot with an armed ranger creates an unforgettable, conservation-focused highlight that truly sets this tour apart.
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On the half-day Upper Zambezi float, travelers will experience one of Africa’s most peaceful and scenic stretches of river. While drifting along calm channels and winding between lush islands, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of riverine forest, open water, and the surrounding landscape. Guides help spot wildlife such as hippos resting in shallow pools, crocodiles on the banks, elephants drinking along the edge, and an impressive variety of birdlife including fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers. The float takes place on a gentle section of the Zambezi with no major rapids, making it suitable for families, beginners, and anyone wanting to enjoy the river in a relaxed and safe way. Midway through the experience, guests stop on a beautiful island for light snacks, refreshments, and photo opportunities before continuing downstream. This peaceful activity blends nature, wildlife, and scenic beauty, offering a memorable way to experience the Zambezi.
Inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, travelers will explore a wildlife-rich reserve known for accessible and meaningful encounters. The experience begins with a guided game drive through open plains and woodland areas, where guests may see giraffes, zebras, buffalo, impalas, warthogs, monkeys, and diverse bird species. Guides share insights into the animals, their behavior, and the park’s conservation efforts. The highlight of the visit is the white rhino walking safari. Accompanied by an armed wildlife ranger, travelers safely walk through the bush to track and observe the endangered white rhinos in their natural environment. Standing a respectful distance from these rare animals offers powerful photographic opportunities and a memorable conservation-focused moment. This combination of vehicle-based wildlife viewing and close, on-foot observation creates a rare and unforgettable experience that showcases the beauty and importance of Zambia’s protected areas.
Included
- All transfers between activities
- Game drive vehicle and park entry fees
- Professional river guide
- Carbonated beverages
- Safari guide and armed ranger for rhino walk
- Bottled water
- Rafting equipment (raft, paddles, life jackets)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Livingstone)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
Not Included
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Tips/gratuities (optional)
- Pickup from the Zimbabwe side (available at an extra cost)
- Personal items such as sunscreen, hats, and cameras
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is suitable for most travelers; the raft float is calm with no major rapids. - A moderate level of mobility is required for the white rhino walking safari. - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Hotel pickup is offered from Livingstone only. Guests staying in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe can meet at the border or arrange transfer at an extra cost. - Wear comfortable clothing, closed shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. - Wildlife sightings are excellent but not guaranteed. - This tour may be rescheduled or adjusted in cases of weather or park regulations. - Please inform us of any dietary needs or medical conditions.
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