Lower Zambezi

Relatively undeveloped, the beauty of Lower Zambezi Safaris lie in the unfettered, wild state. The Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia is a world heritage site found on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. The park covers an area of 4092km², gently slowing down the Zambezi Escarpment to the river itself, and is characterised by two types of woodland savanna: Miombo woodland and mopane woodlands, as well as a floodplain terrain with riverine trees along the edge of the Zambezi.

Most of the wildlife in this spectacular region can be found along the valley floor, and includes large herds of elephant, hippo, hordes of buffalo, kudu, waterbuck, zebra and eland. Predators in the area include hyenas, leopards, and even lions. The park is also a mecca for bird watching enthusiasts, with bird species such as fish eagle, carmine bee eaters, red-winged pratincole, black eagles, Meyers parrots, Lilian’s lovebirds, and the trumpeter hornbill.

Due to the strict management and conservations efforts within the region, the Lower Zambezi National Park holds a remote status, which largely boosts its appeal. However, there are a number of accommodation options available, ranging from lavish river camps to luxury game lodges.