Established
1979
Size
560 km²
Elevation
875–1,000 m
Ecosystem
Zambezi Riverine, Teak Woodland
Best Time
May – October
Entry Fee
$15 per adult/day
About Zambezi National Park
Zambezi National Park is Victoria Falls' best-kept secret — a 560 km² wildlife sanctuary stretching 40 km along the upper Zambezi River, just minutes from the falls. While most tourists focus on the falls themselves, this park offers exceptional game viewing along the river with sable antelope, elephant herds, and predators in a beautiful teak woodland setting. The park's Zambezi Drive follows the riverbank, offering stunning sunset views with wildlife silhouettes. Fishing for tiger fish in the park's river section is world-class, and boat cruises on the upper Zambezi provide a tranquil counterpoint to the thundering falls downstream.
What Makes It Special
5 minutes from Victoria Falls
Zambezi River frontage
Sable antelope herds
Tiger fishing
Uncrowded game viewing
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
AprNov
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
DecJanFebMar
Where to Stay
Old Drift Lodge
LuxuryLuxury tented suites within the park on the Zambezi with private viewing decks and plunge pools.
From $600/night / night
Zambezi Sands River Camp
LuxuryIntimate riverside camp downstream from Victoria Falls with excellent game viewing.
From $450/night / night
Zambezi National Park Lodges
Mid-RangeSelf-catering fishing lodges along the riverbank within the national park.
From $120/night / night
Safari Packages
3-Day Victoria Falls & Zambezi Safari
World's greatest waterfall plus game drives and river cruises in the national park
2-Day Zambezi River Safari
Game drives along the Zambezi with sunset cruise and tiger fishing