Glide silently along rivers and lakes for an entirely different angle on the wildlife — hippos, crocodiles, elephants at the water's edge and birdlife you simply won't see from a vehicle.
Rivers and lakes such as the Kazinga Channel and the Nile in Uganda, or Lake Naivasha in Kenya, offer a water-level vantage point that game drives can't replicate — hippo pods, basking crocodiles, elephants drinking, and exceptional birdlife, all approached quietly by boat or canoe.
Every itinerary is tailor-made, but here's the shape of what's typically included with this style of safari.
Covered, stable boats with a knowledgeable boat captain/guide.
Engines are cut near sightings for a calm, undisturbed view.
Kingfishers, fish eagles, herons and more along the water's edge.
Typically added as a half-day activity within a wider itinerary.
A starting point — every trip is tailored to your dates, budget and party size.
No water-based safari packages published yet — tell us what you have in mind and we'll build one.
Most itineraries blend more than one activity or traveller type. Here are a few that combine naturally with water-based.
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