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This was out and out one of the best experiences I've ever had. The trip exceeded my expectations in every department. The hospitality was second to none and the care taken for all of us was outstanding. Safety was never forgotten and was balanced with a load of fun and great humour...

Simon Christie

What an outstanding experience! I stayed at the very comfortable Canoe Safaris lodge the night before and after, which just made the trip so much easier. Our guide, Sam, was great fun, extremely organised, oh - and a fantastic cook! From start to finish everything was safe, well organised...

Veronica Moore, New Zealand

peaceful, primal, professional, Challenging, adrenalin - I experienced all of these on a three day trip down the Whanganui river with a group of 18 people and two amazing guides - Simon and Aiden. These guys worked tirelessly to ensure we were kept safe and well fed and were happy to share their...

Michele Laurie

We had a brilliant trip on the Rangitikei River with this amazingly organised and friendly company. Kirsty and Phil looked after us so well- from their (well Kirsty's) first response to our enquiry to waving us off at the end of a magnificent and well supported two day trip. The tuition and...

Kate Brennan, New Zealand

This was the best family trip ever! Three course meals, a wealth of knowledge from our awesome guides, and no devices, were just three reasons we would highly recommend this adventure. Phil and Simon were amazing guides and worked from the moment we were collected for our trip to the moment we...

Richard Beechey

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL. Just completed the 3 day trip. Our guides Wilson and Gregor were fantastic. Cool, clear, calm (even when I tipped the wife out of our canoe). Always felt safe, always felt informed. The food was sensational. From the time we were greeted to the time we departed, I was very...

Warren J, Christchurch, NZ

We did the 5 day, fully guided and catered river journey, with our four children and three other families. This was truly one of the best holidays we have ever had. Phil and Ian, our guides, organised every detail. It was enormous fun canoeing down the river, jumping off rocks and canyoning. We...

Sarah Scott-Brown

A couple of good mates decided we'd do this trip some time ago and Canoe Safari's helped make it happen. Alex, Bailey, Lesley and Canon our guides / hosts were absolutely amazing. Scenery was stunning - seems like little has changed on the landscape in hundreds of years... still...

Hawkdwn

I would like to thank Mike, Stefan and Sophie for a great rafting experience on the Mohaka River. They were all such fun, very experienced and wonderful chefs too. Certainly a fantastic holiday and one to be recommended. So a big thank you for making it happen.

Sinda Hall

A friend and I, both in our 70s, did the 3 day 2 night Whanganui River canoe trip run by Canoe Safaris in March 2025, staying at their Lodge the previous 2 nights. It was exceptionally well organized and great fun. Never once did we feel in any danger. The 2 guides were excellent, teaching us...

Jonathan Wake, New Zealand