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:: Activities
:: Canoeing
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Botswana |
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The Okavango Delta |
 One activity which should not be missed is a 'mokoro' (dugout canoe) excursion with a guide to pole you through the calm, shallow waters of the Delta while you sit back and keep one eye open for the smaller aspects of this beautiful environment which are so often missed from a vehicle or motor boat.
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Namibia |
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The Orange River |
 This river forms much of the boundary between Namibia and South Africa and is a very attractive area with lush, green vegetation and interesting scenery. Guided river rafting and canoe trips are run here which offer participants the opportunity to experience this beautiful area from a different perspective. Guests must be fit, although the trips do not require excessive exertion.
Most trips run between Noordoewer and Selingsdrif, part of this route runs along the boundary between Namibia's Fish River Canyon National Park and South Africa's Richtersveld National Park.
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Namibia |
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Swakopmund |
 This pretty coastal town is the perfect place to relax as well as to take part in some of the many adventure activities on offer. A kayak trip from nearby Walvis Bay allows visitors to get close to the many cape fur seals found in the lagoon area, as well as marine bird species and often dolphins.
Choose from easier trips within the calm lagoon to more adventurous and longer excursions to Pelican Point, Bird Island and Lond Beach. Experienced, licensed guides lead the groups and activities are conducted in certified, seaworthy kayaks
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South Africa |
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Cape Town |
 A great variety of adventure sports can be arranged in and around Cape Town. Sea kayaking is an excellent way to explore the scenically beautiful coastline. Guided trips on offer range from two hour long morning and sunset trips in Cape Town, to overnight trips and expeditions throughout the country.
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Zambia |
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The Zambezi River |
 The Zambezi is Africa's fourth largest river system (after the Nile, Zaire and Niger Rivers). Running through six countries, many areas along the riverbanks are protected and therefore offer a range of safe habitat for wildlife species. The river itself is remarkably free of pollution, mainly due to the lack of human development on its banks, and opportunities for water sports and game viewing along its 2700 km length are exceptional.
Canoeing trips are run along the meandering river, the best time to take part in this activity is between June and September. The riverbanks are dominated by Faidherbia albida (winterthorn) trees which tolerate sandy soils better than competing species and provide the resident elephant population with nutritious and tasty seed pods. Fishing can also be excellent, with great tiger fishing opportunities in addition to bream species and many more.
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Zimbabwe |
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Mana Pools |
 This area is one of the more remote and wild areas of Zimbabwe, and also one of the only wildlife rich areas of Africa where guests can walk freely in the bush. The Mana Pools National park is a declared World Heritage Site which stretches along the Zambezi River and as far inland as the Zambezi escarpment. The vegetation varies from twisting apple-ring acacia and ancient mahogany trees to fig, sausage and rain trees on the floodplain. Animal species include numerous hippo and crocodile in the river, clawless otter, honey badger, buffalo, elephant, waterbuck, nyala antelope and jackal. Walking is allowed during daylight hours, but visitors must adhere to the recommendations of Park authorities.
Canoe safaris can be undertaken in this area, and these offer a unique and exciting experience, drifting down the mighty Zambezi past herds of lazy buffalo grazing on the river banks, pods of hippo wallowing in the water and crocodiles lying quietly beneath overhanging branches.
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