Zambia safari tour is a 6 day Africa safari in Zambia. During this 6 day tour in Zambia, you will be accommodated in two safari lodges. Both lodges are nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River.

About Zambia Safari Tour

Zambia safari tour is a 6 day Africa safari in Zambia. During this 6 day tour in Zambia, you will be accommodated in two safari lodges. Both lodges are nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River.

The lodges benefit from an abundant wildlife. They roam in the middle of an unoccupied wilderness. The Zambia safari tour will expose you to nature at its finest. You will enjoy this without even leaving the lodge grounds.

On this Zambia safari tour, you will be accommodated in seasonal safari lodges on this Zambia safari tour. The lodges operate only from mid-April to mid-November. This is the best time to visit Zambia as the weather is at its best.

The dry season is superb for game viewing as the rains have stopped. Wildlife can easily be found occupying the bodies of water. This is the ideal time for river safaris and canoe excursions. You can also explore the bush the traditional way on Zambia safari tour.

Zambia Safari Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Lusaka – Lower Zambezi National Park

You will be met on arrival at the Lusaka Airport. Our Zambia safari rep will brief you on this Zambia safari tour. Aboard a flight you’ll enjoy a transfer to a bush airstrip in Zambezi National Park. This will be followed by a short road transfer.

At the boat crossing point, a 20-minute motorboat trip takes you down the Zambezi River. This will be your first water-based game viewing on Zambia safari tour. You will be headed to the seasonal Chiawa Camp.

From your suite, head out to watch the wildlife from a viewing hide. This offers an eye-level view of the active bush. You’ll return to the main lodge area where you can take a dip in the plunge pool. The afternoon tea will be at 15:30.

This is to be followed by an afternoon game drive. This continues into the night, returning at around 20:00. You shall have witnessed the lifestyles of the nocturnal creatures.

Awaiting at your camp is a 4-course dinner and post-dinner drinks. With stomachs pretty full, retreat to your comfortable suite for a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 2 – 3: Lower Zambezi National Park

Your Zambia safari tour starts with an early wake-up call. This will lead to a warm cup of coffee or tea. There will be a light breakfast around a campfire. All these happen before the sun rises.

You will then embark on either a morning game drive or a guided bush walk. Here you will be in search of spectacular wildlife encounters. You may see a variety of antelope, elephants, zebras, lions and hippos by the river. Bush walks allow you to track the spoor left in the bush.

With the help of your guide, you’ll identify the animal behind the prints. Walks are also help you learn more about the insects, plants and birds of the bush. You will return to the lodge at about 11:00. This will be followed by a hearty brunch before spending time at leisure.

Afternoon tea will symbolize the start of the afternoon’s activities. You’ll either have a game drive after tea or a fishing trip. Also on the table to choose from is an exhilarating canoe trip or boat cruise down the Zambezi River.

Fishing trips on the Zambezi River are run on a strict catch-and-release policy. Your guide will position the boat in a prime spot. This is to maximize your chance of catching an aggressive tiger fish. You’ll drift silently past the hippos and crocodiles lazing on the river banks.

Take time to witnessing their natural behavior. You should not attempt to disrupt their everyday lifestyle. Canoe trips depart at around 14:30 and return before sunset. You’ll have your sundowners around a campfire. Alternatively you can choose to go on the night game drive.

You can also have a boat cruise in a pontoon boat. The boats canopy can be raised or lowered. Your expert guide will navigate the boat past the various islands. You may also visit the various water channels. There are possible sightings of fish eagles, crocodiles, hippos and even elephants.

You’ll make your way back after the sundowner on the water. This is in time for dinner and overnight at your camp. Afternoon activities will follow the same routine as the previous day. You’ll be ending the days in a lovely alfresco dining experience.

Day 4 -5: Lower Zambezi National Park

Your Zambia safari tour starts with an early morning game drive. This is to be followed by breakfast. Later you’ll embark on a 60-minute boat transfer on Zambezi River. This goes through the Lower Zambezi National Park to Old Mondoro.

A Zambia safari tour day at this Zambia safari lodge typically follows a routine. However, this can be altered by varying game viewing activities.

Your Zambia safari tour will be characterized by early wake-up calls. This will be followed by light breakfast around a campfire as the sun rises. Morning activities are a choice between a game drive and guided bush walk. You may also opt for a Zambezi River safari.

Zambia safari tour goers will have a first-hand experience of the bush. You will watch as the wildlife awakens for the day. You may see buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and waterbuck, hippo,. There is also impala, roan and a prolific list of wildlife.

Your Zambia safari tour returns to the camp at around 11:00. This is for a buffet breakfast before enjoying some free time. Enjoy a siesta or relax in the canvas and reed lounge area.

The lounge area overlooks a maze of islands. Monitor the Zambezi River for any unusual wildlife. They may be making an approach to the banks for a sip or a swim.

You will have an afternoon tea is served at 15:30. This is followed by a choice between a bush walk or boat safari. You can also choose a canoe excursion, fishing on the Zambezi.

Return to camp after an exhilarating time in the bush. You will later embark on the night drive that goes out with a spotlight. Here you will be in search of the nocturnal wildlife. They include bush babies, owls and the elusive leopard.

You’ll get back to the lodge in time for a delicious 4-course meal. This can be enjoyed in the dining area or alfresco by the campfire. You may spend time after dinner enjoying the cool African evening. This is under a canopy of stars before a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 6: Lower Zambezi National Park – Lusaka

An early wake-up call starts your Zambia safari tour day. This is in time for a warm cup of coffee. You’ll be escorted on a final early morning game viewing activity. This is an opportunity to photograph the wilderness one last time.

Your Zambia safari tour then embarks on a road transfer to the airstrip. Aboard a light aircraft, enjoy your flight to Lusaka Airport.

End of Zambia Safari Tour

Zambia Safari Tour Destinations

Lower Zambezi National Park

The Zambia safari tour takes you to the Lower Zambezi National Park. While Lower Zambezi National Park is developing rapidly and gaining in popularity as the game bounces back, its beauty still lies in its unchanged wilderness state.

The diversity of animals is not as wide as the other big parks (there are no giraffes here as the hilly terrain that protects them Zambia River doesn’t suit them) but the opportunities for those on Zambia safari tour to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular.

Lower Zambezi National Park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the Zambezi River is a massive wildlife sanctuary.

The river’s edge is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, including ebony and fig trees. Further inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winterthorn trees and huge acacias. The rolling hills, which form the backdrop to the park, are covered in broadleaf woodland.

Even though the Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4 092km² / 2 542mi², most of the game is concentrated along the valley floor. There is an escarpment along the northern end that acts as a physical barrier to most of the park’s animal species.

Enormous herds of elephant, some up to a hundred strong, are often seen by Zambia safari tour guests at the river’s edge. ‘Island hopping’ buffalo and waterbuck are common.

The park also hosts good populations of lion and leopard, and listen too for the ubiquitous cry of the fish eagle.

Despite its size, this section of the Zambezi is considered fairly calm and predictable, unlike the mercurial Luangwa River.

For this reason, seasonal fishing, boating and canoeing are popular activities, especially guided kayaking through the channels.

On your Zambia safari tour, look out for shy elephant along the way and magnificent flourishes of scarlet carmine bee-eaters at work on their nests in the riverbanks.

Where is Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park is located in the southeast region of Zambia where it runs along the bank of the Zambezi River.  The park covers an area of 1,580 square miles (4,092 sq km) creating an extensive protected area for the astounding wildlife.

Lower Zambezi is renowned for its array and abundance of wildlife species as well as its remoteness which creates a true African adventure for Zambia safari tour guests.

The park is isolated along the Zambezi River with no real road access.  Visitors on Zambia safari tour must take a small plane or a boat up the Zambezi River to reach the park area.

The Zambezi River serves as the foundation of the park with wilderness and national parks on both sides of the river which serves as the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The river is also the source for Victoria Falls located upriver from Lower Zambezi National Park.  Travelers often tie Victoria Falls and the national park together during their stay.

The national park is located on the northern side of the Zambezi River across from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe on the southern side.

Together, they are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The national park is situated between the top of the Zambezi Escarpment down the banks of the river.

The national park is divided between two separate woodland savannah habitats.  The northern region of the park is characterized by Miombo and mopane woodlands which tend to be on higher grounds.  The area along the river reflects a floodplain ecosystem.

The southern region of the park is characterized by Zambezian and mopane woodlands.  Collectively, the diverse vegetation and terrain serve as an ecosystem where big game thrives.

Some of the larger wildlife species include elephant, cape buffalo, crocodile, and the hippopotamus.

Some of the predator species include lion, leopard, hyena, and wild dog.  A variety of antelope and other African species complement these popular species.

What To See on Zambia Safari Tour

Wildlife

Lower Zambezi National Park may not have the same diversity as other Parks, but the opportunities are superb for game viewing both on land and by canoe for those on Zambia safari tour, the valley floor is relatively small and hosts many of the bigger mammals.

Kudu, Zebra, Hippo, Crocodile, Impala and Warthog all live here with up to 100 member herds of Elephant can be seen on the riverbanks, island hopping Buffalo and also waterbuck are often seen.

The Park has fine populations of Lion and Leopard. Visitors may also see Eland, Roan and the Samango Monkey.

A variety of animals that come out at night are Hyena, Civet, Genet, Porcupine and the Honeybadger.

Birdlife

Many visitors on Zambia safari tour have heard the cry of the Fish Eagle! These incredible birds can be seen and heard from quite a distance. Birding is fantastic along the riverbanks.

Bee-eaters love nesting on the cliffs, other birds that can be seen include the Guinea Fowl, Black Eagle, Red Winged Pranticole and also many Quelea.

The Trumpeter Hornbill, Lilians Lovebird and Meyers Parrot are other Park specialities. The Narina Trogon also lives here in the summer.