Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia: Luxury Safari Guide

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Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia: Luxury Safari Guide

Overview

Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia’s Riverside Luxury Wildernes

Why Visit Lower Zambezi National Park

Short answer: Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia lines the Zambezi River beneath a dramatic escarpment. Canoe safaris, boat trips and game drives bring you close to elephants, hippos, lions and leopards, with remote luxury lodges.

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

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Lower Zambezi National Park FAQs

What is the Lower Zambezi known for?
Canoe safaris among elephants and hippos on the Zambezi River.

When is the best time to visit?
The dry season, from about June to October.

Can you combine it with South Luangwa?
Yes. See our South Luangwa guide.

Contact our safari specialists to start planning your trip.

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, Zambia: Luxury Safari Guide

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Where to Stay in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia: Luxury Safari Guide

Soroi Larsens Camp, Samburu

Hotel in Kenya

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Kenya

Hotel in Kenya
From: USD 208

Southern Palms Beach Resort, Diani

The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp, Kenya

Hotel in Kenya

Enkirari Wilderness Camp, Serengeti

Hotel in Serengeti National park

Hemingways, Nairobi

Hotel in David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

Elewana Collection, Kenya

Nyungwe Nziza Ecolodge, Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Sarova Mara Game Camp, Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara, Kenya

Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi

Hotel in David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania

Hotel in Serengeti National park

Sarova Lion Hill, Lake Nakuru

Hotel in Kenya

Four Seasons Zanzibar, Tanzania

Hotel in Tanzania

Jao Camp, Okavango Delta

Hotel in Botswana

Somalisa Camp, Hwange

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Royal Livingstone Hotel, Victoria Falls

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Nyungwe Forest Lounge, Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Angama Amboseli, Kenya

Old Drift Lodge, Victoria Falls

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Ngoma Safari Lodge, Hwange

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Thorntree River Lodge, Victoria Falls

Hotel in Victoria Falls

JW Marriott Masai Mara, Kenya

Hotel in Kenya

Mara Serena, Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

One&Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Puku Ridge, South Luangwa

Hotel in South Luangwa National Park

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Botswana

Hotel in Botswana

Nimali Tarangire, Tanzania

Hotel in Tanzania

Amboseli Serena Camp, Kenya

Hotel in Amboseli National Park

Munazi Lodge, Rwanda

Hotel in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Madikwe Safari Lodge

Hotel in Madikwe Game Reserve

Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, Kenya

Hotel in Kenya

Mombo Camp, Okavango Delta

Hotel in Botswana

Almanara Luxury Resort, Diani

Hotel in Diani Beach

Neptune Serengeti, Tanzania

Hotel in Serengeti National park

Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Amboseli Tortilis Camp, Kenya

Hotel in Amboseli National Park

Linkwasha Camp, Hwange

Hotel in Hwange National Park

Tsala Treetop Lodge, Garden Route

Hotel in Garden Route

Emara Ole-Sereni, Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara

Hotel in Kenya

The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe

Hotel in Victoria Falls

Time + Tide Chinzombo, South Luangwa

Hotel in South Luangwa National Park

Tarangire Treetops By Elewana, Tanzania

Hotel in Tanzania

Little Makalolo Camp, Hwange

Hotel in Hwange National Park

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

Trip Inspirations

3-Day Masai Mara Fly-In Luxury Safari
3 Day Safari
From: $5,608
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11 Day Safari
From: $8,499
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9 Day Safari
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6-Day Masai Mara Conservancy Safari: Olare Motorogi & Mara Plains
6 Day Safari
29-Day East & Southern Africa Luxury Safari Circuit
30 Day Safari
8-Day Kenya Bush-to-Beach Safari: Amboseli, Tsavo & Watamu
8 Day Safari
From: $4,881
5-Day Madagascar Safari: Baobabs & Tsingy de Bemaraha
5 Day Safari
From: $1,833
12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
12 Day Safari
From: $10,224
12-Day Northern Kenya Expedition: Samburu, Marsabit & Lake Turkana
12 Day Safari
From: $5,324
5-Day Laikipia & Samburu Luxury Safari
5 Day Safari
From: $4,723
5-Day Amboseli & Tsavo West Luxury Safari
5 Day Safari
From: $2,844
7-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Aberdare & Samburu
7 Day Safari
From: $5,759
4-Day Masai Mara Safari at Elewana Sand River
4 Day Safari
From: $3,992
8-Day Cape Town & Garden Route Luxury Tour
8 Day Safari
6-Day Kenya & Tanzania Big Five Highlights Safari
6 Day Safari
From: $9,567
5-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha
5 Day Safari
From: $3,627
7-Day Kenya Helicopter & Fly-In Conservancy Safari
7 Day Safari
6-Day Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara
6 Day Safari
From: $9,166
8-Day group Joining Tour Kenya & Tanzania Iconic Parks Safari
8 Day Safari
From: $4,408
3-Day Masai Mara Luxury Safari
3 Day Safari
From: $2,363
14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Relaxed Luxury Safari
14 Day Safari
From: $11,574
10-Day Fly-In Gorilla Trekking & Kenya Wildlife Safari
10 Day Safari
From: $10,500
13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Beach
13 Day Safari
From: $10,572
4-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy Luxury Safari
4 Day Safari
From: $1,827
14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildebeest Calving Safari
14 Day Safari
From: $8,736
6-Day Namibia Fly-In Safari
6 Day Safari
From: $9,379
9-Day Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli & Tsavo
9 Day Safari
From: $3,170
7-Day Kenya Safari: Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru
7 Day Safari
From: $5,677
21-Day Gorilla Trekking, Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari
21 Day Safari
7-Day Kenya Fly-In Safari: Amboseli, Samburu & Masai Mara
7 Day Safari
From: $7,281
10-Day Kenya Safari: Nairobi, Amboseli, Samburu & Masai Mara
10 Day Safari
From: $10,093
Epic Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Adventure Safari
18 Day Safari
From: $19,087
6-Day Kenya Bush-to-Beach Safari
6 Day Safari
From: $4,012
13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Small-Group Luxury Safari
13 Day Safari
From: $10,050
8-Day Private Guided Namibia Safari from Windhoek
8 Day Safari
From: $7,347
Zimbabwe Ultra-Luxury Safari: Victoria Falls to Hwange
7 Day Safari
16-Day Kenya Birding, Wildlife & Photography Safari
16 Day Safari
From: $10,802
8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
8 Day Safari
From: $8,675
7-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Luxury Safari
7 Day Safari
From: $4,805
7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via the Machame Route
7 Day Safari
8-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
8 Day Safari
From: $7,347
The Great Hemingway Safari: Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
18 Day Safari
From: $19,235
7-Day Kenya Wildlife & Outdoor Adventure: Amboseli to Masai Mara
7 Day Safari
From: $5,277
14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Big Five Safari
14 Day Safari
From: $14,368
11-Day Kenya & Tanzania High-End Safari
11 Day Safari
From: $8,960

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Director Camptrek Safaris

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