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Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park extends 75 miles along the Zambezi River and 20 miles inland to the Zambezi Escarpment. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the absence of tarred roads has spared this beautiful Zambian park from mass tourism. Gigantic baobabs, huge stands of winter thorn trees and large open plains are interspersed with small channels that divide the mainland from numerous islands.

The abundant natural beauty of this park is coupled with plentiful game, most congregating on the floodplain. Elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, crocodile, hippo and plenty of antelope species are abundant. Elephant and buffalo can be seen swimming out to the grass-covered islands to graze. Game viewing is at its best from July to early November. Game-viewing vehicles are open, and day and night drives as well as guided walks are offered from all camps. But it is the navigable river that is the park's calling card. Guests are able to take to the water for game viewing either in motor or in canoes. Exploring the area from the water adds a thrilling way of observing the local environment and its resident animals.

Lower Zambezi is accessible by scheduled charter flight from both Lusaka and Livingstone.

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Safaris Featuring This Park

12 Day | Four Rivers Safari to Zambia

Prices from $11,595 PP

This itinerary explores four diverse river regions – including the iconic Zambezi, Lefupa, Luangwa and Luwi Rivers. Begin in Livingstone, continue to the remote Busanga Plains

10 Day | Classic Safari to Zambia

Prices from $7,850 PP

The highlight of this adventure is world-class walking safaris with expert Zambian guides in the South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks. Additional activities

12 Day | Wilds of Zambia

Prices from $12,375 PP

This itinerary combines the South Luangwa floodplain ecosystem, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park, which is remote and rarely visited. Experience day and night game drives

12 Day | Family Safari to Zambia

Prices from $8,895 PP

A classic family safari to Zambia staying in family tents and an exclusive villa style safari-house. that combines the South Luangwa floodplain ecosystem with the Lower Zambezi

14 Day | Best of Botswana and Zambia Flying Safari

Prices from $14,995 PP

This safari is for the adventurer who would like to view the various species of game the traditional way – on foot, as well as on day and night game drives. Begin your

12-Day | Big Five Safari to South Africa and Zambia

Prices from $7,495 PP

This safari offers exciting and fantastic game viewing opportunities in a Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in South Africa, two nights in Livingstone and ends with three nights in

Featured Accommodations

Amanzi

Amanzi, sister camp to Anabezi Lodge, is more intimate and ideal for those who prefer a more rustic feel. Four en suite tents are built on raised decks with an indoor shower and

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Anabezi

Anabezi overlooks a vast plain leading to the banks of the Zambezi River. The camp and its ten tents blend luxury with rustic authenticity. Each tent features an en suite toilet,

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Chiawa Camp

Built under a grove of mahogany and acacia trees on the banks of the Zambezi River, Chiawa Camp is one of Lower Zambezi National Park’s premier camps. The camp’s main

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Chongwe River Camp

Chongwe River Camp is a comfortable “bush camp” located just outside the western border of Lower Zambezi National Park. It consists of 10 double chalets with one honeymoon

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Chongwe River House

Chongwe River House is a private, exclusive-use house in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. The house accommodates up to eight guests in four bedrooms. The activities

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Old Mondoro

Old Mondoro is a tented bush camp, on the banks of the Zambezi, deep inside Lower Zambezi National Park and 18 miles downstream from Chiawa Camp. Constructed of natural materials

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Potato Bush Camp

Potato Bush Camp is an intimate camp on the banks of the Zambezi River in Lower Zambezi National Park. It located near its sister property, Sausage Tree Camp. The camp features

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Sausage Tree Camp

Sausage Tree Camp has nine luxurious white Bedouin style tents, discreetly positioned along the Zambezi riverbank. Local materials are utilized to create a minimalist style in

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Lolebezi

Set on five hectares of protected wilderness, Lolebezi has been designed to make the most of the one kilometer of private river frontage in Lower Zambezi National Park. The

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