The Zambezi River thunders over the Victoria Falls, zigzags through the Batoka Gorge, flows into Lake Kariba and then continues more sedately eastwards through the Lower Zambezi Valley.
Flanked by national parks, this remote section of the river is one of exceptional beauty and a must see when holidaying in Zambia.
The floodplains, broadleaf woodland and dense riverine forest support a wide variety of antelope, hippo, crocodiles and large elephant herds.
On this tranquil part of the river, boat or canoe safaris take you close to wildlife wandering in and out of the channels.
Flocks of carmine bee- eaters nesting in the high banks, and African fish eagle are among the 350 bird species recorded here. For sports fishermen, the Zambezi is renowned for ‘striped river dog’ or tiger fish.
Zambezi Safari Adventure
Zambia is the perfect destination for both those new to safari, who want to experience a raw authentic wilderness, and enthusiasts who cannot resist the thrill of game viewing across a beautiful African landscape. This 10 day itinerary takes you to two incredible and charming resorts in wonderful destinations along the powerful Zambezi River. After your international flights, you will be transfer...
Easy Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi opens from approximately June to October, there are a few camps which stay open late into the green season, should you wish to enjoy this emerald jewel which comes to life with much few visitors, many young wildlife and afternoon thunderstorms. Elephants often come up to the camps to enjoy the fruits from the trees, lodges are on the banks of the Zambezi River with excellent ...
Essential Zimbabwe
The three highlights of Zimbabwe have to be the spectacular Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River and excellent Big-Five game-viewing opportunities in the famous Hwange National Park. This trip brings together all three - it includes an adventurous, fully serviced, canoe safari in the Lower Zambezi National Park on the Zambezi River, game drives and walks in Hwange and a stay at Elephant Camp,...
Kasaka River Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge offers a natural and authentic bush experience in a pristine wilderness area.Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, Kasaka combines excellent land and river activities and is simply the best value for money in the unspoilt Lower Zambezi Valley. One of the few lodges in Zambia that accommodates children, Kasaka is known for its excellent bush kids programme. The six-sleeper H...
Old Mondoro Bushcamp
Old Mondoro Bushcamp is a small, seasonal bush camp on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park.It seeks to provide an alternative to the luxury lodges that are increasingly the norm in Africa’s wild places, to recapture some part of the experience of the great 19th century explorers by focusing on the wildlife and wilderness in this remote part of Zambia. In reality...
Royal Zambezi Lodge
In a game management area five minutes’ drive from the park, the Royal Zambezi Lodge stands on the widest point of the river. Ten luxurious, contemporary tented suites offer private, elegant accommodation and great views. Four deluxe suites provide outside showers, copper baths, plunge pools and private salas. Meals are marvellous, served under the stars, by the fire, on your deck, as a bush banqu...
Sausage Tree Camp
Sausage Tree Camp is an intimate and exclusive safari camp in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, on the banks of the Zambezi River.It is a beautiful camp in a wonderful spot overlooking hippo-inhabited islands and channels, with excellent guides and great hosting.AccommodationSausage Tree’s seven “Bedouin-style” tented rooms stand on the banks of the Zambezi...
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp is a superb, family-run camp on the banks of the Zambezi River. In our opinion, it enjoys the best location in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Here you will find the atmosphere of a traditional Zambia bush camp combined with vintage 1920s-style safari tents. With its lavish complement of staff, renowned guiding and generous infrastructure, Chiawa offers an exceptional level of choice ...
Classic Zambia Safari & Victoria Falls
Combine the spectacular Victoria Falls where you are able to do a variety of activities from simple boat cruises the Zambezi River to bungi jumping. Safari in the very special Lower Zambezi National Park, staying on the banks of the Zambezi River you will be able to enjoy game cruises, fishing and canoeing in conjunction with game drives and safari walks. Not forgetting the famous South Luangwa Na...
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp is a family-owned and managed safari camp, standing at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers on the western border of the Lower Zambezi National Park opposite Mana Pools.This luxury bush camp provides a multiplicity of game viewing experiences, complemented by superb tiger fish angling and majestic views of the rivers and the escarpment to the north. AccommodationChon...
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