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Zambezi River Cruise
The Upper Zambezi River Cruise
is a wonderful way to soak up the atmosphere of this magnificent River....
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Lush riverine vegetation, prolific birdlife and abundant game, I would highly recommend this activity especially if you have not done the upper Zambezi canoeing. There are a variety of cruises available early morning, lunch and sunset. There are also a variety of boats from small private boats of 8 to 10 people up to large party boats that carry 120 people.
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In Zimbabwe the boats launch about 5 Kilometres upstream of the Victoria
Falls well out of dangers way of going over the edge, some people are
often wary of this.
| The bigger boats normally head upstream a little way and then turn
around to return slowly giving you plenty of time to really take in the
magnificence of your surroundings. You will see plenty of crocodiles and hippos
and the birdlife is spectacular. Often elephants are seen crossing the
river to get to the lush vegetation on the island on the Zambezi river
cruise.
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Shearwater Sunset
Cruise Boat |
| As you look downstream you can normally see the spray
from the mighty Victoria Falls rising high into the sky and you imagine
to yourself, that this must have been the same view that
David Livingstone had, as he approached the Falls for the very first
time.
It’s difficult to understand the excitement he must have felt. |
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The
Falls Spray viewed from a Sunset Cruise |
The sunset cruises as the name suggest stay on the river to watch the great African Sunset and arrive back slightly after dark. The early morning cruises are excellent for birdwatchers.
There
are numerous different tour operators for this activity, with many boats of
different shapes and sizes. All I can say here is that
Shearwater
run
an excellent operation the staff are friendly, helpful and informative.
The price you pay includes all drinks and snacks. The waiters chirp is that
the more you drink the more you will see. So they tirelessly bring you
fresh gin and tonics. What a way to spend and afternoon.
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go on a Zambezi Cruise please send us a
**Booking Enquiry** form and we will respond to you
promptly with further details.
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