Overview

Overview

This Park is still relatively underdeveloped; however, its beauty lies in its wilderness state. The diversity of animals is not as wide as the other big parks, but the opportunities to get close to the game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular. The Park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the Zambezi River is a massive wildlife sanctuary.

The River’s edge is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, including ebony and fig trees. Further inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winter thorn trees and huge acacias. The hills which form the backdrop to the Park are covered in broadleaf.

Even though the Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4092 square kilometers, most of the game is concentrated along the valley floor. There is an escarpment along the northern end which acts as a physical barrier to most of the Park’s animal species. Enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, are often seen at the river’s edge. ‘Island hopping’ buffalo and waterbuck are common. The Park also hosts good populations of lion and leopard, and listen too for the ubiquitous cry of the fish eagle.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Lower Zambezi National Park 
• Full day Game Drive in Lower Zambezi National Park 
• Lower Zambezi Canoe Safari
• Wildlife Camping on an Island
• River Boat Cruise

• Day 1: Arrive & Transfer to Kiambi Safari Lodge in Lower Zambezi Valley 

  On arrival at Lusaka Airport, our representative will take you on about 3.5hrs road transfer to Kiambi Safari Lodge in the Lower Zambezi valley where you will stay for 3 nights which will give you an unforgettable Zambian safari experience. Depending on your arrival time you will check-in, lunch, and later in the afternoon Complementary sunset Boat Cruise, and then you will return to the lodge, relax, and dinner then bedtime at your convenient time.

• Day 2:Overnight Canoe Safari – Lower Zambezi 

  

  Breakfast is at 07h30, followed by meeting your canoeing guide to give you a brief run-down of the canoeing trip, dangerous animals, safety measures while on the river and at the campsites, and techniques on canoeing.
  Departure is from the jetty, proceeding down the river. A stop is made for tea, which is set up by the backup boat. After that you stop for lunch, which is also set up by the backup boat. Then you continue downriver after lunch.
  The backup boat goes on ahead to set up the campsite. In the late afternoon, we stop at the campsite at Buffalo Beans, situated on an island, Tents, bedrolls, wash-up facilities, a drop toilet, and a bucket shower facility will all be set up when you get there. Dinner, fresh drinking water, and juice are always provided

• Day 3: Full Day Game Drive Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park 

  

  Today you have a mini Breakfast early tea/coffee and snacks then the Motor Boat will come from the lodge with a picnic (Packed) will come to pick you. An adventure early Morning Cruise to the Chongwe Conference, where you will find a 4x4 Open Sided Safari Car. Here you will pay for park entry fees and then get on the Vehicle; your guide will give you the briefing. You will enjoy this wonderful park with game viewing and then later your guide will stop for some breakfast and continue with your game viewing until around 1 pm you will have lunch in the bush. Relax a bit before continuing until around 3 pm you will return to the Chongwe Confluences and get on the boat than about 1.5hrs boat Cruise back to the lodge arriving just before dark. You will then go to your room freshen up and then relax a bit before you know it, it’s already dinner time with this amazing Riverview with open blue sky and stars. After dinner you are free to enjoy some cold drinks from the bar or hold drinks then bedtime at your convenient time.

• Day 4: Transfer from Kiambi Safari Lodge to Lusaka/Lusaka Intl Airport 

  Breakfast then you will check out of the lodge and depending on your flight time out of Lusaka or onward arrangements, our driver will take you on a 3.5 hours road transfer to Lusaka International Airport.

• Included

• • 3 nights in Accommodation (First & Last Night Luxury Ensuite Tented Chalet & 2nd Night Overnight Canoe on the island)
• • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Three Course Dinner)
• • 1x Sunset Boat Cruise 
• • 1 x Overnight Canoe Safari 
• • 1 x Full Day Game Drive Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park
• • Return Lusaka to Kiambi Safari Lodge Road Transfers