Zambezi is a favorite destination of those who wish to experience some of the best safaris in Southern Africa. While some ore more developed than others, they nevertheless provide visitors with safari experiences that are one for the books.
The Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia is one such park that give guests an unforgettable safari experience.
Location
The Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia is situated right across from the Mana Pools National Park. It is about one hundred kilometers off one of the most popular waterfalls in the world, Victoria Falls.
Getting There
There are no public transports that can take you directly to the Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia.
Your best option is to take a 4×4 and drive to the park. However, if you are not used to driving on rough roads, you should instead join tours that include the park in their itinerary.
Lodges located around the park offer these kinds of tours. Canoeing operators in the Lower Zambezi area also offer safari tours.
What to See and Do
The Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia is one of the few remaining unspoiled wildernesses in the African Continent.
This park is a secluded, remote park hence; a good number of guests prefer this as it provides them with the opportunity to enjoy the park pretty much on their own – minus other groups of tourists visiting at the same time.
There are a good number of things that you can do while visiting the national park. Fishing can be done on the river and the lodges located on the riverbanks provide fishing equipment. Tiger Fish is usually the catch of the day.
You can also go on a canoeing trip down the river for a full day. Again, the lodges around the riverbanks provide canoes and they can also pick you up from wherever you are on the river after a day of canoeing.
Naturally, safaris are the top activities here. The wilderness is home to a good number of mammals such as elephants, zebras, hippos, waterbucks, buffalo, crocs, warthogs as well as impalas.
You may also come across a few hyenas, Samango monkeys, civets, elands and porcupines.
Brief History
The Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia was established in the year 1983. Prior to the declaration of the area as a national park, it served as a private game reserve for the Zambian president.
As such, the park remained relatively untouched by tourism which in turn left it in its pristine condition today.
The park has an estimated coverage area of roughly about four thousand an ninety – two square kilometers.
Cost
Entry fee into the Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia is approximately US$ 20 per person, good for twenty – four hours. Lodgings range from US$ 350 up to US$ 600 for each night that you will be staying here.
Other Information
If you wish to go fishing during your visit to the Lower Zambezi National Park – Zambia, the best time to do this is between the months of September and October when the fish are abundant.
