Things to see in Zambia: Lower Zambezi
For many years this was a forgotten wilderness. It covers an exceptionally beautiful 4,000 square kilometres with a backdrop of the steeply rising Zambezi Escarpment, its most characteristic feature being the eponymous Zambezi River. Elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard and huge herds of Cape buffalo all reside here and it is well known for wild dog.
However the Zambezi is best known for its boating safaris. Tranquil yet exciting, these trips through waters such as the Chifungulu Channel are an excellent way to appreciate the river. You can go out on motorboats and birdwatch or fish, or head out in a canoe!
Other things to see in Zambia
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Kafue National Park
Covering some 22,500 square kilometres, Kafue is one of the world's largest national…
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LIuwa Plain National Park
Lying in the far west, close to the Angolan border, this remote grassland is a pristine wilderness.…
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Lake Shiwa Ng’andu
In 1911, a young British officer, Stewart Gore-Brown, was sent to determine the border between…
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Lochinvar National Park
This wetland, located between Lusaka and Livingstone, is worth a visit if you want to experience a…
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Lower Zambezi
For many years this was a forgotten wilderness. It covers an exceptionally beautiful 4,000 square…
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North Luangwa
Separated from its southern cousin by the Munyamadzi Corridor, North Luangwa is a virtually…
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South Luangwa National Park
This is the jewel of Zambia's national parks and consists of 9,050 square kilometres of unspoilt…
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Victoria Falls
Frequently named as one of the world's top three waterfalls, this is where the Zambezi River…
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Places to stay in Zambia
Bangweulu
Shoebill Camp [Mid]
This is the only camp in this remote and rarely-visited wildlife… More
Kafue
Busanga Bush Camp
Nestling in an island of fig trees in the middle of an extensive plain, this classic camp consists… More
Hippo Lodge, Northern Kafue [Mid]
Hippo Lodge is a small vintage-style stone camp with four private chalets and two safari tents,… More
Konkamoya Lodge, Southern Kafue [Mid]
Konkamoya is a small family-run safari lodge in the south of the park, consisting of just three… More
Nanzhila Plains, Southern Kafue [Mid]
This is an intimate lodge comprising four spacious thatched cottages and a raised central boma… More
Wilderness Safaris [High]
Wilderness Safaris are now operating a family of properties in Kafue - Busanga Bush Camp, Kapinga… More
Kasanka
Wasa Camp [Mid]
Wasa is a small, rustic, but comfortable camp overlooking Lake Wasa and close to the sitatunga hide… More
Lower Zambezi
Chiawa Camp [High]
A luxurious, family-owned camp in a grove of mahogany trees beside the Zambezi … More
Chongwe River Camp [High]
Award-winning Chongwe River Camp is located at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chongwe Rivers,… More
Old Mondoro Camp [Mid]
Old Mondoro is the only bush camp in the Lower… More
Sausage Tree Camp [High]
Set in a stunning location along the Zambezi River.… More
Luangwa
Chikoko and Crocodile Camps [Mid]
These are walking trails camps operated by Tafika in a wilderness area of great natural beauty… More
Flatdogs Camp [Mid]
Flatdogs has one of the most wonderful sites in the Luangwa, with probably the longest river… More
Island Bush Camp [Mid]
This bush camp is small (it only accommodates ten people) and personalised. It is set in a mahogany… More
Kafunta River Lodge [Mid]
Kafunta, which accommodates 20 people, is built around a wild mango tree and thatched in… More
Kaingo [High]
Kaingo is one of the very special Luangwa camps. Set in a wooded grove on the banks of the Luangwa,… More
Kutandala [Mid]
Kutandala on the banks of the Mwaleshi River offers simple thatched chalets for only six… More
Mwaleshi [Mid]
Mwaleshi is constructed in a traditional grass and pole fashion on a beautiful stretch of the… More
Norman Carr Safaris [High]
Norman Carr was the pioneer of safaris in Zambia and his lodge and bush camps remain amongst the… More
Robin Pope Safaris [High]
Robin Pope Safaris is a well-established safari operation in Luangwa with three excellent camps… More
Tafika [Mid]
Tafika is superbly situated on a magnificent stretch of the Luangwa River. The camp consists of six… More
South Luangwa
Mchenja Bush Camp
Set in a stand of ebony trees, this stylish and luxurious camp overlooks the Luangwa River in an… More
Tena Tena Camp
One of the most stunning sites in the Luangwa Valley, this remote, small camp stands in a grove of… More
Victoria Falls
Islands of Siankaba
This classy lodge consists of two forested islands connected by a bridge. … More
Sindabezi [Mid]
If you want total seclusion, try Sindabezi, a stylish and intimate bush lodge consisting of just… More
The Royal Livingstone Hotel [High]
The Royal Livingstone Hotel is as opulent today as the Victoria Falls Hotel was in its heyday and… More
The Zambezi Sun [Mid]
The Zambezi Sun is right next to the falls. Guests can stroll straight from the hotel grounds into… More
Toka Leya [High]
Toka Leya is the newest property in the area. It consists of 12 spacious tents on raised wooden… More
Tongabezi [High]
A luxury riverside lodge with a swimming pool in a romantic location on a sweeping bend in the… More
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge [High]
This largish lodge, which is a 10 minute shuttle-bus transfer from the town, is set high on a… More
Waterberry Lodge [High]
Standing on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi, this lodge has wonderful views across to Zimbabwe. … More
llala Lodge [High]
Ilala Lodge is the closest of all the hotels in Victoria Falls town to the Falls themselves,… More