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48 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Reviewed November 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

A great holiday if you want to get back to nature. I really loved being on the river, although at times it wasn’t for the faint hearted! Dodging the hippos in particular at times could be nerve wracking although the leader (CB) gave us confidence that he knew the best routes to take.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably seeing a family of elephants swimming from one bank of the river to an island and helping the smallest elephant both get across the river and get on dry land.

Thoughts on Group Leader

CB was very experienced and gave us confidence that he had our safety forefront of mind at all times. He was also very knowledgeable about the wildlife and had a good sense of humour. A difficult job that he carried out really well. Carlos was the trainee leader and was very knowledgeable, but not always at the rear of the group which is where he should have been!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is really back to basics, so expect to be fairly dusty most of the time - take lots of baby wipes! Also hippo dodging takes a little getting used to - I found it a bit of a 'Jaws' experience at times, but got more used to it as we went through the week. I probably would have enjoyed the trip even more if I had been a little fitter as the paddling was fairly strenous at times, particularly when the wind got up.

Reviewed November 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

The trip was totally amazing – I enjoyed every moment. Although, I have never done either camping or canoeing, I really loved both.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every moment was inspirational. :)

Thoughts on Group Leader

TK was a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable guide. Both him and Oscar took very good care of us. We felt safe, relaxed and our tummies were constantly full.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try to avoid Nairobi airport so if you can, fly BA. If not, you can kill time at the Java café, this is the only place which will help you survive the waiting time. If you fly through Nairobi, be also very careful not to miss your flight to Lusaka. When we were there, no announcements were made that the boarding started. The things I found most useful were gloves, head torch and mosquito bands.You really do not need to take or buy any snacks, there is no chance to get hungry.

Reviewed November 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

What an amazing adventure! It’s tough and scary at times but so very worth it!

Most Inspirational Moment

I don't know which bit to pick, it could have been sitting in a canoe with two lions up on the bank above us, or being so close to the elephants as they stood feeding on the bank, maybe it was watching the beautiful Carmine Bee Eaters nesting in the river banks or on a more human note the faces of the children we met at the village. I do know that it wasn't the hippos - mean big scary beasties they are! Also sitting on the sand bank, cold beer in hand, watching the last rays of the sun with new friends comes pretty close.

Thoughts on Group Leader

CB and Carlos - well there aren't enough words to describe how exceptionally good these two guys are. CB is a very experienced guide, good with people, so knowledgeable and with a wicked sense of humour. Carlos is training and has his finals next year. A brilliant cook - he kept us all well fed throughout the trip on very limited cooking equipment. He also has a great sense of humour and a very infectious giggle. The two of them kept us safe for the entire trip despite some close encounters with the hippos. They were a great credit to Exodus and the training they have received.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't pack too much - we did as always!! Take some unwanted clothes to give to both the village and the orphanage. Book the BA or South African flights you will get there on time and with your bags! The group flight is with Kenyan Airways - it was late and one of our group had no bag, it arrived 5 days later.

Reviewed November 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

An absolutely brilliant trip and our guide TK was superb – that’s from someone who isn’t easily impressed!

Reviewed October 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

The unhindered exposure to the Zambezi River and its wildlife made this an excellent trip. The guides made an otherwise impossible trip possible.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching families of elephants bathing and drinking yards from the canoes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

CB was erudite, charming and knowledgable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would recommend that anyone on this trip have some experience with canoeing and camping - and enjoy both of them. The village and orphanage visits are a pleasure because they are done sensitively. Small clothes are needed in both places - if you have room in your bag.

Reviewed July 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

The best Exodus trip I’ve done to date. Tranquil in the morning, challenging if the wind picked up, with amazing wildlife on the banks and in the river. We had an excellent tour guide and the group camaderie was second to none. This trip provides the unbeatable joy of getting right into nature coupled with happy exhaustion to get you to sleep at night.

Most Inspirational Moment

Slowly paddling down river watching the sun rise and listening to the early day bird and hippo noises - a level of tranquility you just can't get in London!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Legend. Knew exactly what he was doing and how deal with everyone in the group, whilst providing plenty of entertainment during the day and around the camp fore at night.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check out the flight times before you book flights with Exodus, BA direct may be a better option. If not, you can get out of Nairobi airport and into the city easily for dinner to pass the stop-over on the way back.

Reviewed July 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

If you want to be in ‘real’ Africa without the queues of game viewing vehicles and not a fence in sight then this is perfect. A brilliant way to see Africa from the water and certainly no shortage of Hippo or Elephant viewing.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being able to just float within a few metres of Elephants at the waters edge while they got on with doing their own thing.Setting off just as the sun has risen -the tranquility on the water as wildlife starts to show itself.Sleeping at night with the sounds of the bush all around you.

Thoughts on Group Leader

TK and Carlos were brilliant . Looking after our tummies (excellent meals ,including full english breakfasts , prepared on 2 gas rings!).our safety and generally being there to help and inform whenever it is needed.Such lovely guys.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the Trip notes ! They are there for your benefit :-)Be prepared that if you come in July you will most likely have some big headwinds winds and rough water -2 days were a tad hard work .I definitley want to canoe on the Zambezi again but i would opt to miss out on July next time!If you have hands liable to blister easily i would suggest a pair of fingerless sailing type gloves.Travel very light - you have to carry that bag in and out of the canoe a lot !

Reviewed January 2011

THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY

On arrival and seeing canoes i thought what have i let myself in for, but after a short introduction and 1st paddle all went well. The holiday was above all expectations, with helpful and friendly guides nothing was to much trouble. Would recomend this holiday to anyone for the back to nature adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cannot pick out a specific moment there was something everyday superseding what you thought was fab.

Thoughts on Group Leader

T K and Carlos were absolutly fantastic nothing was too much trouble helpful and informative at all times were quite happy to have fun when safe to do so, at no point during our time on the water did we feel in any danger. By the end of our holiday the guides felt more like old friends rather than holiday staff. Two wonderful gents.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel light and with an open mind it's a very different way of life.

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