Night drives are the perfect way to experience the nocturnal animals, including the elusive leopard, genet, civet, porcupine and giant eagle owl. The big cats tend to be more active at night and you may find yourself following lions on the hunt. Other common sightings include honey badger, African wild cat and even the occassional sighting of the very rare pangolin.
Led by highly qualified canoe guides, explore the banks of the river, where game can be seen from a totally different perspective. Canoe trips vary in length from one to seven hours however a one-hour canoe trip is a great prelude to an evening game drive.
No experience or particular strength is required – it is an effortless drift, as the flow of the Zambezi pushes the canoes downstream. This is a time to relax, listen to the sounds of the huge variety of bird-life and admire their sheer beauty.
Potato Bush Camp operates scenic boat trips using 6 metre aluminum river cruisers. Designed for river systems, they are the perfect boat for the Zambezi River as sandbanks make navigation on the water very difficult.