Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Lower Zambezi National Park, situated downstream from Lake Kariba and opposite Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, is Zambia’s newest park. It is at this point along the mighty Zambezi that the river forms little reed islands, which is home and feeding ground for a myriad of wildlife.

The beauty of this park is in its state of absolute wilderness. Despite the fact that the variety and amount of game is not as wide as the other parks, there are some spectacular opportunities to get close to the game wondering in and out of the Zambezi channels. When you are at water level on a boat, the animals seem to accept you and are less likely to run off in a hurry. Hippos and crocodiles inhabit the river in abundance so a quick dip would be ill advised. That does not matter too much as the game lodges that nestle along the banks will undoubtedly have a swimming pool where you can cool off from very high summer temperatures.

Lower Zambezi National Park covers three different habitats, the river is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, while further inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winterthorn trees. The hills that form the backdrop to the park are covered in broadleaf woodland. The park covers a wide area, but the game is mostly found at the bottom of the valley. The escarpment along the northern end of the park acts as a barrier to most of the animals, keeping them in the park.

ACCOMMODATION IN THE LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK:


	Kasaka River Lodge Kasaka River Lodge is situated in a natural bush environment with each of the luxury, elegantly furnished ensuite chalets secluded amongst the native flora.

	Kayila Lodge Kayila Lodge, is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, overlooking the Mana Pools National Park shoreline and on a private 10 000 acre wildlife sanctuary.

	Kulefu Tented Camp Kulefu Tented Camp is a secluded intimate safari camp settled comfortably in the deep shade of tall riverine trees, deep in the game-rich Lower Zambezi National Park.

	Mwambashi River Lodge Mwambashi River Lodge accommodates 16 guests in large comfortable East African style tents built on raised wooden platforms.

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