Mana Pools Tourism Services

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Embark Sail Boat Kariba Beach

Embark Sail Boat Kariba Beach

Embark your personal sailing catamaran and head off across the lake. Sleep on or below decks in the wilderness with elephants dotting the shoreline. Tikki Cats are easy-to-sail so you will learn quickly under the guidance of our expert skipper. Once you have tasted the pleasure of free forward-momentum from the wind, you will be hooked and soon enough you will be operating the tiller and seeking out the wind yourself.

1. This is a participatory trip, you will be expected to help sail the boat under the guidance of your very experienced skipper, this is half the fun.
2. Sailing and route are subject to weather conditions at the sole discretion of your skipper based on his assessment of current and forecast weather. If necessary, we will arrange alternative Kariba accommodation.
3. Have a few beers but if you are planning a huge binge, take a houseboat!

Main Destination:
Matusadona National Park
Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season August to September (The park is never crowded)
Best Weather April to September (Sunny days)

Wildlife in Matusadona NP

ElephantAbundant
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sail With Elephants - Kariba Private Catamaran
  • Mid-range accommodation located in Kariba (Lake Kariba)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Cruise Kariba Lake

Cruise Kariba Lake

Sail across the Eastern Basin from Sampakaruma island to Sanyati Gorge on the Matusadona National Park Shoreline, either tacking with the wind or under power between Rhino and Long Islands then past Spurwing island. Wide open spaces to the lake horizon with the Matusadona Mountain range running into infinity in the distant blue haze. Motor up into the spectacular Sanyati gorge. Game & bird-view or fish for Tiger Fish or Bream on the Matusadona Bank whilst waiting for the afternoon sun to finish baking the opposite bank, then cross the river and tie up in a secluded cove and spend the evening in splendid isolation. The sun will hit you later on the left bank and you will get the chance to climb the mountain bank on the Gache Gache side to take in the views up the gorge from above. This is an adventure for hands-on people who want to learn and are not shy to roll up their sleaves and do new things. If that is not you, seriously, [lease rather take a houseboat.

Main Destination:
Matusadona National Park
Accommodation:
Sail With Elephants - Kariba Private Catamaran
  • Mid-range accommodation located in Kariba (Lake Kariba)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Return to Kariba Harbor & disembark

Return to Kariba Harbor & disembark

Another day dawns in paradise as you are awoken on the decks to the dawn chorus of hippos grunting and birdsong echoing through the gorge. Set sail early for Kariba Town, aiming to disembark early-mid-afternoon. N.B. You must book overnight accommodation in Kariba Town this evening as same-day onward travel will be impossible as we cannot guarantee a set disembarkation time due to the nature of sailing. Vessel has a motor in case of totally unfavorable winds but you do not want to be in a rush to reach shore the last day, rather savor the sailing.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Mana Pools Tourism Services, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Mana Pools Tourism Services.