6 Days Best Lower Zambezi Zambia Safari Tour
This 6 Days Best Lower Zambezi Zambia Safari Tour through Lower Zambezi National Park offers an exceptional wilderness experience along the mighty Zambezi River. This pristine safari destination provides intimate encounters with African wildlife in one of Zambia's most scenic and untouched wilderness areas. The park's diverse ecosystems support abundant wildlife populations, making it a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. Lower Zambezi's unique landscape combines riverine forests, floodplains, and escarpment hills creating spectacular backdrops for your safari adventure.
Your Zambia Safari Tour journey encompasses multiple safari activities, including canoeing, boat safaris, walking safaris, and traditional game drives. The Park is renowned for its impressive elephant herds, buffalo populations, and predator sightings, including lions and leopards. Professional guides will lead you through varied terrains where you'll witness four of Africa's Big Five animals in their natural habitat. The absence of rhinos and giraffes in this ecosystem makes encounters with other species even more special and concentrated.
This carefully crafted Zambia Safari Tour itinerary maximizes your wildlife viewing opportunities while ensuring comfortable accommodation and seamless logistics. Each day offers different perspectives of the Lower Zambezi's natural wonders through diverse safari activities and strategic positioning. The tour combines adventure with relaxation, allowing time to absorb the tranquil beauty of this remarkable African wilderness. Your safari experience will create lasting memories of one of Africa's most authentic and unspoiled national parks.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up in Lusaka, transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 2: Canoe safari and boat cruise along the Zambezi River
Day 3: Walking safari and classic game drive in Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 4: Proceed to different sectors for specialized Big Five tracking
Day 5: Continue with comprehensive wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities
Day 6: Final game activities, transfer back to Lusaka for departure
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Lower Zambezi National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and expenses
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Professional guide services and equipment
Price Excludes:
- Zambia Visa processing fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratitude and beverages
- Visa application and processing costs
- Air ticket purchases and reservations
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
- Laundry fees and personal clothing care
- Tips for guides, lodge staff, and service providers
- Life insurance and travel insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from provided bottled water
- Telephone calls and internet charges
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up in Lusaka, transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Your Zambia Safari Tour begins with arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, where our professional driver-guide will meet you. Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park covers approximately 130 kilometers taking about 2.5 hours through scenic Zambian countryside and local villages. The Zambia Safari Tour route passes through Chongwe district, offering glimpses of rural life and traditional homesteads along the way. Upon arrival at your safari lodge, settle in and enjoy your first evening in this magnificent Zambia Safari Tour destination with sundowner drinks overlooking the Zambezi River.
- Day2Canoe safari and boat cruise along the Zambezi River
Begin your full Zambia Safari Tour experience with morning canoe safari along the Zambezi River starting at 06:00 hours from Chongwe River confluence. Navigate peaceful waterways for 3-4 hours spotting hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife while enjoying the serenity of this Zambia Safari Tour highlight. Afternoon boat cruise covers 15 kilometers of prime wildlife territory, offering excellent photographic opportunities of elephants drinking at the river's edge. Evening relaxation at your lodge completes this perfect Zambia Safari Tour day with traditional African cuisine and campfire stories.
- Day3Walking safari and classic game drive in Lower Zambezi National Park
Your Zambia Safari Tour continues with guided walking safari departing at 06:30 hours into the heart of Lower Zambezi's wilderness areas. Professional armed guides lead 4-hour walking expeditions covering 8-10 kilometers through diverse habitats tracking elephant, buffalo, and antelope species. This intimate Zambia Safari Tour experience allows close encounters with smaller wildlife, medicinal plants, and traditional tracking techniques used by local communities. Afternoon classic game drive in custom 4WD vehicles explores Chifungwe Plains, renowned for its Zambia Safari Tour Big Five sightings and spectacular landscape photography.
- Day4Proceed to different sectors for specialized Big Five tracking
Today's Zambia Safari Tour activities focus on specialized Big Five tracking in the Chongwe and Kafue River confluence areas. Early morning departure at 06:00 hours covers 25 kilometers of prime wildlife territory known for lion and leopard concentrations. Expert guides utilize radio communication and traditional tracking methods to maximize your Zambia Safari Tour wildlife encounters throughout the 6-hour expedition. Return to lodge for lunch and afternoon boat safari along Chongwe River, completing another exceptional Zambia Safari Tour day with sundowner drinks and wildlife photography.
- Day5Continue with comprehensive wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities
Your penultimate Zambia Safari Tour day combines morning game drive through Nyamusanzu area, famous for large elephant herds and buffalo populations. Depart at 06:30 hours for 4-hour expedition covering varied terrain including woodland, grassland, and riverine forests characteristic of this Zambia Safari Tour destination. Afternoon canoe safari explores quieter Zambezi tributaries offering unique perspectives and wildlife encounters unavailable through traditional game drives. Evening cultural interaction with local Goba people provides authentic insights into traditional life alongside your Zambia Safari Tour wilderness experience.
- Day6Final game activities, transfer back to Lusaka for departure
Conclude your Zambia Safari Tour with final morning game drive departing at 06:00 hours for last wildlife viewing opportunities in Lower Zambezi National Park. Three-hour expedition focuses on areas missed during previous days, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this remarkable Zambia Safari Tour destination. Mid-morning departure for Lusaka covers 130 kilometers taking approximately 2.5 hours, arriving in time for afternoon flight connections. Your unforgettable Zambia Safari Tour concludes with airport transfer and assistance with departure formalities, carrying memories of Africa's pristine wilderness forever.