The Lower Zambezi National Park lies occupies 4092 square kilometers of pristine wilderness on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zambia. The park overlooks the world renowned Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. The land of the national park is mostly represented in the zambezi valley itself. It has a natural northern boundry in the form of an escarpment, that acts somewhat as a physical barrier to the game. The park has abundant wildlife, and is famous for its large herds of elephants and buffalo and of course the many hippo that occupy the river and surround pools. Many other game species occur as well as a healthy predator population including among others lion, leopard and hyena. The safaris camps are nearly all situated on the valley floor and tend to be situated on the banks of the Zambezi. Game viewing safaris offered by the safari camps in the Lower Zambezi National Park include game drives (day and night), walking safaris and of course there is a strong emphasis on using the Zambezi River for game viewing boat cruises and fishing. Access is easiest achieved by light aircraft transfers from Lusaka (the Zambian capital), although driving into these areas can be done but is time consuming.

Justifiably known as the tourist capital of the country, Livingstone was named after the famous explorer who believed to have been the first European to see spectacular Victoria Falls. They are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world and a must for any first time visitor to Zambia. There is far more to do at Victoria Falls than to marvel at the fall themselves; upstream where the Zambezi is calm and placid, sundowner cruises and gentle canoe trips along the game rich banks are the order of the day.  But once the river has taken its plunge, there is quite a different experience to be had. For those with the courage, the rapids immediately downstream offer some of the most exciting white water rafting anywhere in the world.

The lush Luangwa Valley, enclosed by steep escarpment walls, is one of the African continent’s finest wildlife areas. The first settlers recognized the game in the majestic woodlands surrounding the Luangwa River as remarkable and in 1904 it became an officially protected area. South Luangwa National Park conserves most of the valley and riverine area, complete with ox-bow lakes and abandoned watercourses, as well as the more densely wooded areas reaching north and west. There are several world-class safari camps along with excellent mobile and fly-camping options in the South Luangwa. In the South Luangwa valley you can find huge herds of elephant and buffalo, hundreds of animals strong, which are particularly spectacular if encountered whilst on foot. Impala and puku are prolific, while bushbuck, eland and kudu are often seen.