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Zambezi Safaris

3-4 nights from £512

The Lower Zambezi National Park is reached by a short plane journey from Lusaka (or Livingstone), and its setting, bordering a long stretch of the awesome Zambezi river, is unbeatable. The game viewing and opportunities for walking in the bush are similar to those experienced in South Luangwa, but the principal reason for visiting this area is the ability to undertake the various river-based activities that this location provides. These include river cruises (camera icon) in the boats, canoeing (camera icon), using the type of two or three seater canoes, and fishing. We separately offer a serious fly fishing itinerary, involving both the Upper and Lower Zambezis, and dedicated two or three day canoeing safaris can also be undertaken. The itineraries described in this section are designed to give a broader range of experiences in this beautiful habitat. The prices quoted are all high season prices, and, where applicable, the cost of a return flight to Lusaka or Livingstone – ~£150 per person – should also be included.

Module C1Lower Zambezi Taster - 3 nights for a total of £512 per person

Fly Fishing From Lusaka a short flight takes you to the Royal Zambezi airstrip close to the western border of the Lower Zambezi National Park. On reaching the banks of the mighty River Zambezi you will spend two nights at Kanyemba River Lodge. The Lodge is actually situated 45 km to the west of the Lower Zambezi National Park, but game viewing, walking and river-based activities (especially fishing) are at least equal to those encountered well within the Park itself. You will then travel by boat (you can also canoe (down river), if you prefer) to your final night’s destination at the elegant Kasaka River Lodge, before transferring back to Lusaka by air. Kasaka camp itself is only 4 km from the entrance to the National Park, and is situated on the opposite side of the river to the famed Mana Pools World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe.

Module C2Lower Zambezi Exploration – 5 nights for a total of £1369 per person

BirdFrom Lusaka a short flight takes you to the Royal Zambezi airstrip close to the western border of the Lower Zambezi National Park. From here it is a short drive to Chongwe River Camp, where you will spend your first two nights. Chongwe is located in the Game Management Area (GMA) just to the west of the Park, and offers the usual activities to be found in this region – game viewing, walking, fishing, canoeing and river cruises. An exciting boat (or can you also canoe – downstream) trip takes you to Mwambashi Camp where you will spend your next night. A similar transfer then takes you on to either Ana Tree Lodge or Kulefu (depending on preference and availability), towards the eastern end of the Park, still further down river. You will spend your last two nights here, finally returning to Lusaka by air from the new Kulefu airstrip, having covered virtually the full extent of the Lower Zambezi National Park in this way.

Module C3Lower Zambezi in Style – 6 nights for a total of £1858 per person

Elephant From Lusaka a short flight takes you to the Royal Zambezi airstrip close to the western border of the Lower Zambezi National Park. From here it is a short drive to Chongwe River Camp, where you will spend your first two nights. Chongwe is located in the Game Management Area (GMA) just to the west of the Park, and offers the usual activities to be found in this region – game viewing, walking, fishing, canoeing and river cruises. An exciting boat (or can you also canoe – downstream) trip takes you either to the legendary Sausage Tree Camp, or to the similarly top-rated Chiawa Camp, according to preference and availability. A similar journey the next day takes you to their jointly owned Old Mondoro bush camp – a totally different experience. A similar transfer then takes you on to Kulefu, towards the eastern end of the Park, further down river. You will spend your last two nights here, finally returning to Lusaka by air from the new Kulefu airstrip, having covered virtually the full extent of the Lower Zambezi National Park in this way.

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