Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park is one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas, offering an intimate and exclusive safari experience along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. This relatively undeveloped park, established in 1983, sits opposite Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park, creating a vast transfrontier conservation area.

The park is renowned for its water-based safari activities, particularly canoeing safaris that allow visitors to drift silently past elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. The Zambezi River serves as the park's lifeblood, attracting large concentrations of wildlife to its banks, especially during the dry season when animals come to drink and bathe.

Wildlife viewing in Lower Zambezi is exceptional, with healthy populations of elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and wild dogs. The park is particularly famous for its fishing, offering world-class tiger fishing opportunities. The combination of river and bush creates diverse habitats supporting over 400 bird species, including African fish eagles, carmine bee-eaters, and numerous waterbirds.

The park's remote location and limited number of camps ensure an exclusive experience with few other visitors. Activities range from traditional game drives and walking safaris to canoeing expeditions, fishing trips, and sunset cruises. The dramatic escarpment backdrop and pristine riverine environment create one of Africa's most scenic and peaceful safari destinations.