Drift across scenic lakes and slow-moving channels where nature speaks in soft sounds. Canoeing safaris offer a peaceful way to explore wildlife-rich waters, from open lakes to papyrus-lined shores. Every paddle takes you deeper into stillness and beauty.
A canoe safari invites you to slow down and see nature’s finer details, far from the noise of roads or engines.
Lake Kivu’s calm bays, Lake Naivasha’s bird-filled shores, and the Kazinga Channel’s rich wildlife make canoeing a relaxing yet thrilling activity. You may meet buffalo by the bank or glide past bathing hippos. Lake Bunyonyi adds misty hills and depth to this water-based journey.
Canoeing safaris reveal a different rhythm of the wild. Float past elephants at the banks, watch colorful birds soar above, and feel the soft splash of your paddle. Led by expert guides, these trips are calm, scenic, and full of close animal moments.
Canoes on crater lakes
Price: Starts from $450
Hippos rise silently beside the canoe, and buffaloes graze just meters away.
Elephants drinking or crocodiles resting by the water become part of your path.
Lake Naivasha and Lake Kivu host fish eagles, herons, and pelicans in large numbers.
Canoes creep, allowing excellent views of nesting sites and waders.
Lake Bunyonyi’s terraced hills, Kazinga Channel’s plains, and Kivu’s volcanic backdrop all enchant.
No two canoeing spots look or feel the same—each brings a fresh perspective.
Fishermen paddle wooden dugouts, and lakeside markets bustle with local life.
Cultural stops along the shores offer glimpses of life shaped by the lake.
“It starts with your ideas. We turn them into an authentic safari filled with wonder, freedom, and wild beauty.”