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ZAMBIA

Lower Zambezi National Park

Against a majestic backdrop of mountains, the mighty Zambezi snakes like a huge silver python from horizon to horizon. This is the Lower Zambezi National Park. Located on Zambia’s southern border, across from Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park, it is a true hidden gem. Zambia’s fourth largest national park has almost 150 kilometres of Zambezi river bank and more than 4000 square kilometres of breathtaking wilderness.
This is the real, wild Africa, with no fences, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of the bush.

The Zambezi is wide here and dotted with islands, making it perfect for the huge herds of elephant and buffalo which call this area home. It’s also perfect for game-viewing and exciting encounters with these magnificent animals.

The Lower Zambezi National Park is also home to Africa’s apex predators – lion, leopard and wild dog - and more than 500 species of bird. The combination of the river and the park’s rich and diverse eco-systems make the Lower Zambezi a birdwatcher’s paradise. Pel’s fishing owl is a regular sighting, and fish eagles are two-a-penny. Look out for pennant-winged nightjars, woolly-necked storks and the impressive goliath heron.

Activities on offer include morning and evening game drives, walking and photographic safaris, canoeing, river excursions and fishing for the Zambezi’s elusive water dog: the tiger fish.

Other areas of interest in Zambia:
South Luangwa National Park | Kafue National Park | Victoria Falls

Other regions in close proximity to Zambia:
Botswana | Victoria Falls | Namibia


The Lower Zambezi Chongwe River Lodge Adventure

Spend a glorious 4 days at Chongwe River Camp, getting yourself in tune with the African bush. Days are spent simply; in an open safari vehicle tracking game, or on a guided walking safari through the bush savanna, maybe a river canoeing adventure or even fishing for the elusive Tiger fish. [ Read more ]


Adventure Capital - Victoria Falls

With an abundance of adventure activities available including white water rafting, jet boat rides, bungee jumping, elephant back safaris and helicopter flips; it’s no wonder why Victoria Falls is considered the adventure capital of Africa.
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Chiawa Camp

Resting peacefully on the banks of the Zambezi River, under a grove of evergreen Mahogany trees, Chiawa Camp holds the prime position in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, maximum of 16 guests.


Chongwe River Safari Lodge

Situated on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, opposite Mana Pools. This luxury 'bush camp' is a family owned & run business following a policy of non-intrusive enjoyment of wildlife and low environmental impact.

Imagery compliments of Wilderness Safaris, Chongwe River Lodge & CC Africa

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  • An early morning bush walk
  • Tiger fishing on the Zambezi
  • Canoeing the river channels
  • Birdwatching from a boat
  • River safaris at sunset
  • Night drives in the winter
  • A picnic lunch in the park
  • Bream fishing on the Chongwe river
  • Star-gazing and velvety nights
  • The sounds and smells of the bush
               

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