The best time of year for birds particularly the migratory species is in the summer months from November to April. Insects in the Zambezi Valley are fascinating even for avid bug-haters. The population explodes in the wet season. On the backed up canoe safaris there's a full blown mobile tented camp set up in advance of your arrival at each overnight stop. Dome tents are provided with stretchers and mattresses.
All food is provided in generous quantities and of a home-cooked standard.
It stands to reason that the backed up safaris with added space for provisions and equipment are going to produce better food than on the camping trips. In all cases, vegetarian and special dietary needs are catered for - please advise us when making your reservations. All of our lower Zambezi canoe safaris start and end in Kariba, Zimbabwe. Daily connections are made with Victoria Falls and Harare by Air Zimbabwe. The best regional connections to Harare and Victoria Falls are via Johannesburg and Cape Town unless you've arranged a direct flight from Europe.