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This safari idea takes you deep into the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park - two remote camps reached only by boat or light aircraft - where rivers, channels and ancient forests create one of Africa’s most atmospheric wilderness settings.
Expect epic wildlife encounters and a deep, exclusive immersion into this isolated paradise via game drives, canoes, boats, and expertly guided walking safaris.
An immersion for safari connoisseurs into the wild, remote Lower Zambezi
Everything you need to know about this safari idea
Highlights
Spectacular wildlife viewing. Watch lions, leopards, buffalo, wild dogs and elephants move through floodplains and riverine forest.
Island wilderness experience. Stay on a remote river island surrounded by wildlife, views and absolute quiet.
Exceptional walking safaris. Explore on foot with expert guides who reveal tracks, behaviour and hidden details.
Riverside tranquillity: Drift along the Zambezi River by canoe or boat, watch elephants cross at sunset, and fall asleep to the gentle chorus of hippos and nightjars.
Scenic transfer flights into and out of Lower Zambezi National Park.
Location
Lower Zambezi National Park sweeps from a majestic escarpment in the north down to the fertile alluvial plains of the Zambezi River valley, where most of the wildlife is found. The riverine woodland includes large ebony, fig, and Albida trees, whose seed pods are a major attraction for elephants and browsing animals. Lower Zambezi is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo, lion, leopard, wild dog and hyena. You can get up close to big elephant bulls on foot, enjoy a slow game drive, or take a canoe or boat to see huge pods of hippos and enormous crocodiles. Most visitors arrive by boat or light aircraft – the park’s relative inaccessibility limits tourist numbers.
Lodges
Both lodges are in Lower Zambezi National Park
3 nights at Chula Island Camp. A simple, atmospheric island camp set beneath tall winterthorn trees. Open-air tents and natural materials create a close-to-nature feel, with immediate access to channels, floodplains and exceptional walking areas.
3 nights at Kutali Camp. Located in a grove of ancient winterthorn trees, Kutali offers shaded tranquillity, excellent wildlife viewing and a classic bush-camp atmosphere. Perfect for walking safaris, canoe adventures and long, unhurried days on the river.
Timing
The ideal time to travel is July to October, when dry-season conditions draw wildlife to the Zambezi River, and visibility is at its best. Canoeing and walking are at their peak, and conditions are optimal for the varied activities the Lower Zambezi is known for.
Price per person sharing
| 6 nights (7 days) | ||
| Low season | Apr to Jun 2026 |
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| High season | Jul to 15 Nov 2026 |
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Includes: Scheduled flights Johannesburg - Lusaka and complimentary small aircraft flights Lusaka to Lower Zambezi return, all accommodation, meals, local beverages and laundry, twice-daily game drives, walking safaris and canoe activities with professional guides, park entrance and conservation fees, airstrip and boat transfers, and 24-hour office support.
Excludes: International flights and airport taxes, visas, premium imported beverages, gratuities, personal expenses, optional activities not specified, and mandatory travel and medical insurance.
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We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
“Blissfully uncrowded”
Safari concierge, Tracie Walker, says, “Few places still feel truly untouched, but the Lower Zambezi does. I remember drifting downriver with hippos grunting, elephants glowing in golden light, and wild, empty landscapes stretching endlessly around me — serene, raw, and blissfully uncrowded.“
“Perfect safari day”
Linda Fox, Zambia luxury safari, says, “After tracking lions following a huge herd of buffalo, we enjoyed a gentle canoeing trip on the Zambezi River and stopped for sundowners on a tiny river island. There’s no better way I can imagine to end a perfect safari day”
“Effortless connections”
Our destination expert, Nadia Lautenbach, says, “I love how the Lower Zambezi connects so effortlessly with my favourites: walking in South Luangwa, exploring Kafue’s wild diversity, unwinding at Victoria Falls, or drifting toward Mana Pools, all linked by easy light aircraft hops.”
Frequently Asked Questions
July to October is the sweet spot. Dry-season conditions concentrate wildlife along the Zambezi River, making game drives, walking safaris, and canoeing particularly rewarding. The safari is available from April to November, with low-season pricing from April to June and high season running July to 15 November.
Both Chula Island Camp and Kutali Camp sit deep inside Lower Zambezi National Park, accessible only by boat or light aircraft. The safari includes complimentary small aircraft transfers between Lusaka and the park, plus all airstrip and boat transfers between camps throughout the itinerary.
Lower Zambezi's floodplains and riverine forest support lions, leopards, wild dogs, buffalo, and large elephant herds — including big bulls approachable on foot. The river teems with hippos and crocodiles, while Albida, ebony, and fig trees attract browsing animals throughout the woodland.
Yes. The Lower Zambezi pairs naturally with South Luangwa for walking safaris, Kafue for wildlife diversity, Victoria Falls for iconic scenery, or Mana Pools across the Zimbabwean border — all reachable via short light aircraft connections. Speak to a consultant about extending your itinerary.
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