Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park is a tranquil wilderness stretched along the northern banks of the Zambezi River, directly across from Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools. Known for its unique blend of water-based and land-based safaris, this park offers an immersive, low-impact experience in one of Zambia’s most scenic landscapes. Canoe safaris glide past elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, while game drives reveal lions, leopards, and buffalo along the riverbanks and in the forests. With limited lodges and few roads, the park remains wild, peaceful, and ideal for slow safari travel.

• The park is directly opposite Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe — together they form a transboundary wilderness corridor.
• Canoe safaris are one of the signature activities, offering a quiet, close-up view of wildlife.
• It was originally a royal hunting reserve, later designated as a national park in 1983.
• The park is part of the Lower Zambezi UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• Strict regulations keep visitor numbers low, preserving a true sense of wilderness.

• Paddle along the Zambezi on a canoe safari, spotting elephants and birdlife.
• Take a game drive through floodplains, woodlands, and escarpment hills.
• Enjoy sunset boat cruises with views of hippos, crocs, and fish eagles.
• Go catch-and-release tiger fishing, a popular seasonal activity.
• Relax at an eco-lodge and listen to wildlife at the water’s edge.

• Region: Southern Zambia, on the Zambezi River
• Distance: ~4–5 hours by road from Lusaka or 30-minute flight to Jeki Airstrip
• Nearest Entry Point: Chongwe or Jeki
• Access: Fly-in preferred; 4WD needed for overland routes, especially in wet season

• Elephants, hippos, and crocodiles
• Lions, leopards, and wild dogs
• Buffalo, kudu, and waterbuck
• Over 370 bird species including kingfishers and African skimmers
• Occasional sightings of pangolins and servals