The Zambezi flows through six African countries before reaching the Indian Ocean. The river’s famous whitewater section begins just below Victoria Falls and is considered one of the most concentrated series of Class IV and V drops in the world. Just past the falls, the Zambezi rushes through a narrow 400-foot-deep gorge, creating big holes and waves up to 20 feet tall. The safest time to head to the Zambezi is June to mid-February, when the river is flowing at a lower, more runnable level, and some of the class V rapids are down to Class IV.
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The Zambezi River, runs it's course from a remote hill in Western Zambia, flows over Victoria Falls on the Upper Zambezi, through the Batoka Gorge into Lake Kariba. Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site, one of the Natural Wonders of the World, Africa's undisputed "Adventure Capital" and the primary hub for safaris into some of Southern Africa's top safari destinations. Victoria Falls holds centre stage for a full range of "adrenaline-filled" options including whitewater rafting, Zambezi riverboarding, Kayaking, Jetboat combinations, Abseiling in the Batoka Gorge, and Bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge. Victoria Falls offers simple access into Botswana's Chobe, Okavango and Kalahari; Zimbabwe's Hwange and Zambezi National Park plus Zambia's Mosi-oa-Tunya and Kafue National Parks.
Safari Par Excellence has been working the Zambezi for nearly 13 years. Established as one of southern Africa's leading adventure and safari outfits since 1990. They are lodge owners on the Zambezi River, adventure specialists in Victoria Falls and canoe safari operators on the Lower Zambezi River. Safpar offers a full range of activities and accommodation options to suit backpackers or "deluxe travellers" in both Victoria Falls and in the lower Zambezi Valley. Safpar Thorntree River Lodge is a small and secluded deluxe lodge within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park 15 km upstream from Victoria Falls. SafPar's highly qualified guides and well developed safari infrastructure enables to offer customised safaris to wildlife photographers, birders and sports anglers. Their close association with other leading safari operators in Southern Africa enables us to combine the additional variety found in the Luangwa Valley, the Kafue National Park, Matusadona and Mana Pools National Parks, Hwange, Chobe and the Okavango with our Zambezi safaris.
Contact Safari Par Excellence
Tel: +263 13 4 4424 , 4 2190, 4 2054, +44 (0)845 2930512 (UK Office)
Fax: +263 13 44510
E-mail: ziminfo@safpar.com
Web: http://www.safpar.com/
In 1981, Sobek made the first descent of the Zambezi from the base of Victoria Falls to Lake Kariba. They’ve been guiding trips down the treacherous river ever since. Sobek makes the first decent of the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe. Nate Flint has been leading trips for nine years throughout the western U.S., and sees the Middle Fork at the top of his list for his favorite river. Nate is as solid guide as they come, but his skills go beyond the realm of “on-water” knowledge. His passion for geography and anthropology will provide insight into the cultural and physical characteristics of the Middle Fork. Nate has also worked for MTS in Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River.
A Mountain Travel Sobek representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to the River Club, located on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River about 10 miles upstream from Victoria Falls. Accommodations are in thatched chalets with private bathrooms, overhead fans, and mosquito nets. The main lodge, built in a colonial style, houses the dining and sitting rooms, which overlook the Zambezi River with spectacular views of islands that are frequented by elephants and hippos. Canoeing a peaceful stretch of the Zambezi River, the spectacular "Flight of Angels" over the falls, bungee jumping, and the thrilling whitewater rafting trip on the Zambezi. In the evening we'll have a festive "welcome" dinner. Contact and more about Mountain Travel Sobek