Lower Zambezi National Park

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Lower Zambezi National Park

Overview

Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia’s Riverside Luxury Wildernes

Where the Zambezi River winds through lush floodplains and dramatic escarpments, Lower Zambezi National Park offers an exclusive safari experience like no other. Known for its abundant wildlife, pristine landscapes, and remote luxury lodges, it is the ultimate destination for Camptrek Safaris travelers seeking privacy, adventure, and refinement. Here, the river becomes both a highway and a stage for intimate wildlife encounters.

The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, buffalo, and prolific birdlife, while the Zambezi River teems with hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Guests explore the wilderness via private game drives, guided walking safaris, canoe excursions, and sunset boat cruises each experience curated to maximize privacy, immersion, and connection with the landscape.

Luxury in Lower Zambezi is defined by exclusive riverside lodges and private concessions, blending elegance with the untamed beauty of the park. Camptrek Safaris crafts bespoke itineraries, from dawn canoe trips through reed-lined channels to starlit dinners on the riverbank, ensuring every journey is both intimate and unforgettable

Highlights

Riverside Safari Luxury: Lodges with private river views and refined service

 

Diverse Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, buffalo, and rare birds

 

Water & Land Adventures: Canoe safaris, sunset boat cruises, guided walking safaris

Camptrek VIP Experiences: Tailor-made itineraries, private guides, and exclusive lodge stays

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Places to Visit in Lower Zambezi National Park

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Where to Stay in Lower Zambezi National Park

Vumbura Plains Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Old Drift Lodge

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Hôtel des Mille Collines

Hotel in Kigali

Jao Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Tongabezi Lodge

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Hotel in Garden Route

nyungwe forest lounge

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Hotel in Ngorongoro Crater

JW Marriott Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

Time + Tide Chinzombo

Hotel in South Luangwa National Park

Four seasons Safari Lodge

Hotel in Serengeti National park

Savute Safari Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Savute Elephant Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Soroi Larsens Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Tarangire Treetops By Elewana

Hotel in Tanzania

Thorntree River Lodge

Hotel in Victoria Falls

The Plettenberg SLH Hotel

Mombo Camp

Hotel in Botswana

Chobe Game Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

Sawela Lodge Naivasha

Hotel in Kenya

Somalisa Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Mara Serena

Hotel in Kenya

Little Makalolo Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Enkirari Wilderness Camp

Hotel in Serengeti National park

Ashnil Mara Camp

Hotel in Mara Plains – Maasai Mara
From: USD 208

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Almanara Luxury Resort

Hotel in Diani Beach

Matetsi Victoria Falls

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Hotel in Madikwe Game Reserve

Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

Hotel in Botswana

The Victoria Falls Hotel (Signature Suites)

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

Hotel in Masai Mara National Reserve

Hemingways

Hotel in David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp

Hotel in Kenya

Serian Tarangire Camp

Hotel in Tanzania

Kigali Serena Hotel

Hotel in Kigali

Elephant Bedroom Camp

The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara

Somalisa Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

munazi lodge Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Linkwasha Camp

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Old Drift Lodge

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Hotel in Victoria Falls

When to Visit Lower Zambezi National Park

May – October: Dry season with peak wildlife viewing and optimal river safari conditions

November – April: Green season with lush landscapes, abundant birdlife, and fewer visitors for a quieter luxury experience

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8-Day Wonders of Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari Across Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
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14-Day Combined Kenya and Tanzania Relaxed Luxury Safari Tour
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9-Day Luxury Kenya Safari – Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo West
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Weekend Gateway – 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari – Kigali, Musanze & Volcanoes National Park (Kenya Residents)
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14-Day Combined Kenya & Tanzania Big 5 Safari – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Cross-Border Adventure- Seniors
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5-Day High-Range Baobabs And Tsingy Of Bemaraha Safari
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12 Day Safari
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6-Day Ultimate Namibia Fly-in Safari Wildlife Adventure
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Zambia Luxury Safari | Victoria Falls & South Luangwa Exclusive Wildlife Experience
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7-Day Fly-in Luxury Kenya Safari Tour- Wings over Amboseli, Samburu, and Masai Mara.
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