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Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

Canoe Safari Paradise

Established

1983

Size

4,092 km²

Elevation

350–500 m

Ecosystem

Zambezi Floodplain, Escarpment

Best Time

May – November

Entry Fee

$25 per adult/day

About Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park is Zambia's most scenic safari destination — a pristine wilderness along the mighty Zambezi River directly opposite Zimbabwe's Mana Pools. The park's albida woodland along the river creates a stunning cathedral-like canopy, while the Zambezi itself provides one of Africa's finest canoe safari experiences. Paddling silently past elephants drinking on the riverbank, hippos surfacing alongside your canoe, and fish eagles calling overhead is quintessentially Lower Zambezi. The park faces Mana Pools across the river, and animals frequently swim between the two parks, effectively doubling the wilderness area.

What Makes It Special

World-class canoe safaris

Opposite Mana Pools

Albida woodland

Tiger fishing

Intimate bush camps

Wildlife & Species

ElephantLionLeopardBuffaloHippoCrocodileWild DogSable AntelopeElandTiger Fish

Things to Do

Canoe Safaris
Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Tiger Fishing
Boat Cruises
Night Drives

Best Time to Visit

Peak Season

Best wildlife viewing

JulAugSepOct

Shoulder Season

Fewer crowds, good value

JunNov

Green Season

Lush landscapes, birding

DecJanFebMarAprMay

Where to Stay

Chiawa Camp

Ultra-Luxury

Award-winning camp at the confluence of the Kafue and Zambezi rivers with exceptional activities.

From $1,000/night / night

Chongwe River Camp

Luxury

Intimate tented camp with Zambezi frontage and outstanding canoe safaris.

From $700/night / night

Mvuu Lodge

Mid-Range

Riverfront lodge offering the full range of Lower Zambezi activities at accessible rates.

From $350/night / night

Safari Packages

5-Day Lower Zambezi Canoe & Bush Safari

5 Days$4,200

Paddle the Zambezi and walk the floodplains with expert river guides

4-Day Lower Zambezi Tiger Fishing

4 Days$3,000

World-class fishing combined with game drives and river cruises

7-Day Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa

7 Days$5,500

Zambia's two greatest parks — river and valley

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