3 Days Best Zambia Safari to Lower Zambezi National Park
This 3 Days Best Zambia Safari to Lower Zambezi National Park takes you to one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations along the mighty Zambezi River. Your Zambia Safari journey unfolds through diverse landscapes where the dramatic escarpment meets the expansive river valley, creating a unique ecosystem that supports an incredible variety of wildlife. The Park is renowned for its intimate wildlife encounters and offers unparalleled opportunities to experience Africa's wilderness through multiple safari activities.
Your Zambia Safari experience combines the thrill of traditional game drives with the serenity of canoe safaris, allowing you to witness wildlife from both land and water perspectives. The Lower Zambezi, known locally as "Zambezi Wakumawa" (Lower Zambezi), provides exclusive access to four of the Big Five, with lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo roaming freely across the floodplains and woodland areas. This carefully crafted safari showcases the park's remarkable biodiversity while offering comfortable accommodations and expert guiding services.
The intimate nature of this Zambia Safari ensures personalized attention from experienced guides who share their deep knowledge of the region's ecology and wildlife behavior. From sunrise canoe expeditions to sunset walking safaris, each activity is designed to maximize your wildlife encounters while maintaining the highest safety standards. Your adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas, where human impact remains minimal and wildlife thrives in its natural habitat.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Lusaka and Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 2: Continue with Multi-Activity Safari Experience in Zambezi Valley
Day 3: Proceed with Final Safari Activities and Transfer Back to Lusaka
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies for Lower Zambezi National Park
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary (canoe, boat, walking, and game drives)
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during all safari activities
- Full board accommodation at the riverside safari lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide and walking safari guides
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Armed scout fees for walking safaris
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Zambia Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Lusaka and Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Your Zambia Safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Lusaka hotel at 6:00 AM, followed by a scenic 130-kilometer drive southeast to Lower Zambezi National Park, taking approximately 2.5 hours through the beautiful Zambezi Valley. This exciting Zambia Safari Day continues with arrival at your riverside lodge, where you'll check in and enjoy a welcome lunch before embarking on your first afternoon game drive through the park's diverse ecosystems, known locally as "Chisamu" (hunting grounds). Your inaugural Zambia Safari experience concludes with sundowners overlooking the Zambezi River, where you'll witness elephants, hippos, and various antelope species coming to drink as the African sun sets over this pristine wilderness.
- Day2Continue with Multi-Activity Safari Experience in Zambezi Valley
Dawn breaks on your Zambia Safari with the gentle sounds of the Zambezi River and an early morning canoe safari at 6:30 AM, paddling silently through channels and lagoons while observing elephants, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife from the water's perspective. This immersive Zambia Safari adventure continues with a mid-morning walking safari led by experienced guides and armed scouts, exploring the Chongwe River confluence area approximately 15 kilometers from your lodge. Your afternoon Zambia Safari activity features a thrilling boat safari along the main Zambezi channel, offering opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions resting in the shade of enormous mahogany trees known locally as "Mukwa."
- Day3Proceed with Final Safari Activities and Transfer Back to Lusaka
The final day of your Zambia Safari begins with an early morning game drive at sunrise, focusing on predator tracking in the Chifungulu area, renowned for its high concentration of lions and leopards approximately 20 kilometers from your base camp. This concluding Zambia Safari experience features a last opportunity to spot the elusive leopard and perhaps encounter the park's large elephant herds along the riverbank before returning to the lodge for breakfast and check-out. Your memorable Zambia Safari adventure concludes with a leisurely 2.5-hour transfer back to Lusaka, covering 130 kilometers through the scenic Zambezi Valley, arriving by mid-afternoon with lasting memories of this remarkable wilderness area and its incredible wildlife diversity.