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Lower Zambezi National Park

About Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park gives you a safari experience that feels scenic, wild, and a little more exclusive from the start. Found along the Zambezi River in southeastern Zambia, it stands out for its strong wildlife viewing, beautiful river setting, and the sense that the landscape still feels largely untouched. It is a great choice if you want a park that feels rewarding beyond game drives alone, with the river adding a different pace and character to the whole experience. 

When to visit

Jul. to Oct. is the prime time for Lower Zambezi, with drier conditions, open camps, and stronger wildlife viewing along the river.

Most popular: July - October

Spring · Sep, Oct, Nov

Spring, from Sep. to Nov., is hot, dry, and increasingly dramatic, with water sources shrinking and wildlife concentrating more tightly along the Zambezi and its channels. September and October are especially rewarding for game viewing and fishing, while November marks the transition toward the rains and the end of the classic dry-season rhythm.

Summer · Dec, Jan, Feb

Summer, from Dec. to Feb., is the wet season, bringing heat, storm activity, greener floodplains, and a more lush, dramatic atmosphere across the valley. It is beautiful and alive, but rain can affect road access, and this is not the easiest period for classic dry-season safari logistics.

Autumn · Mar, Apr, May

Autumn, from Mar. to May., is a transitional period when the heavy rains ease and the landscape stays green, fresh, and photogenic. April and May are especially appealing for travellers who want fuller river scenery and quieter bush conditions before the main dry-season safari peak arrives.

Winter · Jun, Jul, Aug

Winter, from Jun. to Aug., is one of the best times to experience Lower Zambezi, with cooler mornings, almost no rain, clearer skies, and excellent wildlife viewing along the river. The climate is more comfortable, camps are operating, and the park’s river-based safari style feels especially polished and rewarding.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    30°C / 86°F

  • Winter low

    14°C / 57°F

  • Rain

    61 days

  • Snow

    0 days

Location

Getting There

From central Lusaka, the easiest route is usually by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi area, with seasonal flights and charter options bringing you closer to the park. You can also travel by road, with the journey taking just a few hours before the final stretch into the park or onward to your lodge.

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