Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Lower Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi is a beautiful area where the river and the wildlife meet in silence.
The Lower Zambezi National Park is a magnificent wilderness made up of the Zambezi River flood plain, a strip of woodland and grassland, and the more heavily wooded Zambezi Escarpment, which lies between the river plains and the central plateau to the north.
The Zambezi River meanders alongside the park, attracting a variety of wildlife to its islands and creating incomparable canoeing and game viewing opportunities. Home to lions, leopards, herds of elephants and buffalos, hippos and over 300 bird species, the park is packed with wildlife. The variety of activities on offer makes it an attractive area to unpack for a few days and try the boating, tiger fishing, canoeing, bush walks and game drives.
A little more about the Lower Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi is a beautiful area where the river and the wildlife meet in silence. There is nothing quite as rejuvenating as gliding through the waterways adjoining the Zambezi River in a canoe to view birds, hippos and other wildlife.
The river can’t be beaten for the best tiger fishing in Africa and, if you want to view large herds of elephants from your bed or spa pavilion, the Lower Zambezi is the place to visit. It makes a great combination with South Luangwa National Park, where game viewing is best on foot.
When you should visit the Lower Zambezi
The best time to see the most abundant wildlife in the Lower Zambezi is between June and November every year, with the best tiger fishing in September.
If you go immediately after the rains, which fall from November to May, you will find the bush thick and filled with exciting bird species. The game will be a bit sparser as there is abundant water inland.
All year round, the river offers great opportunity to view game and enjoy the serenity of the area. Due to this, some camps do not close for the rains, unlike in other parts of southern Africa.
Experiences
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Africa
Lolebezi
Set in the untouched wilds of the Lower Zambezi National Park, Lolebezi is arguably one of the most stylish and individual camps here.
Zambia
Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp
Tucked into a quiet and unique region of the Lower Zambezi National Park, this stylish camp has wonderful views and its choice of activities make this a really lovely option. Anabezi comprises 11 large tents overlooking…
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Zambia
Landscapes and Wildlife of Kafue National Park
Explore Zambia’s largest park, Kafue – a vast but little-visited wilderness. Venture deep into the wilds of this captivating park, spotting plains game, big cats and incredible numbers of birds. Finish with the majestic landscape of the Busanga Plains, where lion prides…
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Zambia
Liuwa Plains Safari
Lost amidst the forgotten grasslands of Zambia’s western expanses, the remote Liuwa Plains National Park is a unique and complex ecosystem. Explore this captivating park, rich with plains game and home to the largest wildebeest migration in Southern Africa.
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Zambia
Landscapes and Wildlife of Kafue National Park
Explore Zambia’s largest park, Kafue – a vast but little-visited wilderness. Venture deep into the wilds of this captivating park, spotting plains game, big cats and incredible numbers of birds. Finish with the majestic landscape of the Busanga Plains, where…
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Zambia
Liuwa Plains Safari
Lost amidst the forgotten grasslands of Zambia’s western expanses, the remote Liuwa Plains National Park is a unique and complex ecosystem. Explore this captivating park, rich with plains game and home to the largest wildebeest migration in Southern Africa.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Illona Cross
Born in a small South African town, I have always followed my passion for nature and discovery. After studying Nature Conservation in Pretoria, I was one of the first women to complete a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board. It was here where I cut my teeth in African wildlife management.
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Chris Johnston
Chris is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Africa.
25 years ago, my first trip to Africa took on a life of its own. I planned for three months, I stayed for two years. Whilst there, I was mistaken for a priest, attacked by sharks and arrested. Yet the countless, clattering journeys opened my eyes to the beauty of the landscapes and the grace of the people. My recent trips are undoubtedly more comfortable, but the welcome is as warm as ever and the best experiences are still those I never see coming.
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North and South Luangwa
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Livingstone
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Kafue National Park
This enormous expanse of wilderness covers a large tranche of central Zambia, with a number of rivers cutting through it.
Liuwa Plains National Park
One of Zambia's - if not Africa's - most remote parks, the Liuwa Plains National Park lies in the far west of…
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