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Lower Zambezi safari

Safaris on land and water

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  • Lusaka

    Lusaka

    Sprawling Lusaka is Zambia’s capital and commercial centre...
  • Lower Zambezi National Park

    Lower Zambezi National Park

    The Lower Zambezi National Park’s wildlife is centred around the floodplain along the northeastern side of the Zambezi River...
  • Lusaka

    Lusaka

    Sprawling Lusaka is Zambia’s capital and commercial centre...

Fly into Zambia’s capital Lusaka — taking an hour or two to explore its markets — before making the four-hour road journey to the Lower Zambezi Valley. Base yourself in the lodges near the river and get on the water, whether through a leisurely boat cruise or a more adventurous canoe safari. Take a game drive to see elephants, lions, zebras and many more, and enjoy starlit nights in the open. End your safari trip by driving back to Lusaka and your departure.

Key information

Destinations Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka
Activity Safari, Luxury, Nature & Wildlife
Physical Level Easy
Season Season January - December

This itinerary would cost from $1,245 per person with our Lusaka specialist.

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Lower Zambezi safari itinerary

Go wildlife watching in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Go wildlife watching in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Day 1–4 in Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park’s wildlife is centred around the floodplain along the northeastern side of the Zambezi River.

Situated in Zambia’s southern region, Lower Zambezi National Park was named the world’s first carbon-neutral national park in 2016 after a joint collaboration with lodge operators under the Lower Zambezi REDD+ Project.

Combined with Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, this is one of Africa’s best places to see elephants, zebras, leopards, lions and many more.

Named after the Zambezi river which runs through it, the park provides a lifeline for more than 60 mammal species and 378 types of bird. Animals such as elephants, leopards, buffalo, waterbuck ( a type of antelope) and wild dogs can be spotted in the park.

Where to stay

Superior

Kiambi Lodge

Kiambi Lodge is located in the Chiawa Game Management area of the Lower Zambezi Valley, at the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue rivers. Operating since 1999, the lodge offers a variety of accommodation, including luxury thatched tented chalets, air-conditioned chalets, self-catering accommodation and camping facilities, all with fantastic views of the Zambezi River.

Book this itinerary

This route booked with one of our specialist tour operators would cost from $1,245pp. Pricing varies by accommodation class, and can be tailored to suit your budget.

Pricing is typically inclusive of hotels, transfers, meals, and all guided excursions and activities.

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