The Lower Zambezi is one of Zambia’s top attraction for good reason. Although it is far smaller than either the South Luangwa or Kafue, it offers possibly the best variety of activities of any National Park in Africa. As well as this it also remains nicely undeveloped and it doesn’t take long to feel like you are in a true wilderness area.
This area has incredibly biodiversity thanks to the mighty Zambezi River, here the river has lost the ferocity that it had when cascading over the Victoria Falls some 500km upstream…the floodplains, therefore, benefit from centuries of fertile mineral deposits creating a haven for wildlife. The Lower Zambezi National Park also benefits from being a protected area long before it was open to tourism, previously being the private reserve for the countries president.
With so many activities this is the place to come if you are looking to stay in one location for a little longer, you can go take part in canoe safaris, boating safaris, walking and of course driving safaris, on top of this is one of the best areas for fantastic Tiger fishing with most camps and lodges offering this on a catch and release basis.
The Lower Zambezi is best visited in the dry season between June and the end of October, this is when the wildlife viewing will be at its best and all of the activities that the area is known for can be enjoyed.
As with other Zambian destinations the Lower Zambezi can be reached from Lusaka with Proflight Zambia. The area links well with areas such as the Kafue, South Luangwa and Victoria Falls with a simple connection in Lusaka.
For a range of activities the Lower Zambezi is top in Zambia and one of the best in the whole of Africa. The area is best known for being fantastic for canoe safaris, but the game driving and walking are excellent too, on top of this many of the properties offer catch and release fishing and motorboat safaris.
Top Lower Zambezi camps
Old Mondoro
Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Perfect for a true safari experience, focused on the wildlife and being out in the wilderness with simple yet comfortable bushcamp accommodation.
Chongwe
Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Perfect for a a great standard all round at a good price, good safari, accommodation and a location close to the park.
Kasaka
Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Perfect for the best value in the Lower Zambezi, offering a great variety of activities and a good standard of guiding, it also has a self contained family unit.
Chiawa
Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Perfect for a luxury safari while still maintaining a focus on wildlife and one of the best guiding teams in Africa.