​User Reviews – Lower Zambezi NP

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mmgalitz   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2006 Reviewed: Jul 9, 2011

50-65 years of age

Beautiful Wild Free Ranging Animals - Magnificent Sunsets and River Scenery
Overall rating
5/5

From the comfort of the river, one can see Hippos [X], Elephants [X], BIRDS [X], Monkeys [X]. Of course, be sure to go to Victoria Falls too! Lovely Dinner Sunset Cruise (took it twice). Enjoyable Elephant Ride.There's ultralight gliding, white water rafting, and the Livingstone Museum.

Bring mosquito repellent. I was there in June/July and the mozzies came out at dusk.

Luke Steyn   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2010 Reviewed: Jul 19, 2011

under20 years of age

Tranquility at its best.
Overall rating
5/5

I visit, every year and it holds a special place in my heart.

jpmckenna   –  
Canada CA
Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: Sep 2, 2011

Email jpmckenna  |  35-50 years of age

Canoeing the Zambezi is a dream fulfilled.
Overall rating
5/5

We paddled the Zambezi on an 8 day 7 night canoe safari. The wildlife sightings are non-stop as you constantly pass through areas rich in hippos, crocodiles, rich bird life and elephants. Giraffes, lions, baboons, kudu, and more were spotted also during our trip, which we shall treasure a lifetime.

The roads, accommodations and guide service are all excellent in Zambia. Travelling from Lusaka to the area of the park is straightforward and easy.

Our guides on the trip were incredibly familiar with the area and were gracious hosts and ambassadors to their park. Zambia will greet you with a smile, and you will have a smile on your face when you depart as well.

aserlemitsos   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2011 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2011

under20 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Lower Zambezi is a great national park. Right on the Zambezi river, a favorite activity is Tiger fishing. I have stayed inside and outside the park. I recommend Kenyemba Lodge. It has a private island with game viewing opportunity, and is a short drive from the national park. It also has great food, and, located right on the river, is excellent for fishing.

bianca   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: October 2011 Reviewed: Dec 13, 2011

Email bianca  |  35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

The mighty Zambezi river, fourth largest in Africa and home of the mysterious river God, Nyami-Nyami, is the show piece of this remote National Park. The flood plain offers the best game viewing on land, while a boat cruise on the Zambezi, visiting some of the islands, is a wonderful experience.

Elizabeth B Visited: June 2009 Reviewed: Sep 7, 2013

THE most beautiful place in Africa.
Overall rating
5/5

Since visiting this park all future parks visited are compared to this absolutely magnificent place.Stunning scenery that leaves you humbled and misty eyed.Great accommodation options,fantastic guides,easy access from Lusaka,and such a large choice of activities from walking to game drives,fishing, canoeing and motorboat safaris. There is certainly nothing ho hum about this little Eden.God was smiling the day he created this place.

Meg   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Aug 23, 2014

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Loved the canoeing down the canals with the hippos. Loved fishing and releasing Tiger fish. Such a nice end to trip staying and playing on the mighty Zambezi River.

Wichjon   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: May 27, 2015

Email Wichjon  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

The Lower Zambezi National Park adds the Zambezi River as another element to safaris. One day was spent floating down a side channel of the river in canoes, bringing a new perspective to seeing hippos in the water and crocodiles on the banks. Others fished for the noted tiger fish. Lunch was taken on boats on the river one day and we had our sundowner one the evening on the river.

Wild Edu   –  
Spain ES
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Dec 28, 2018

Email Wild Edu  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A pleasant and extremely positive surprise!
Overall rating
5/5

Lower Zambezi was a really pleasant experience! The only negative thing is that arriving there is quite complicate, but when you arribe, I have to admit that is worthwhile. Maybe the variety of wildlife is not that great (you mainly see hippos, elephants, buffaloes and crocodiles) but the scenery is just astonishing. I really recommend making a boat safari through the river, as you can interact from close distances with hippos and crocs, and you can see many details of their behaviour that you wouldn't be able to see if you did a normal game drive. if you are lucky you might see lions (I was lucky) and even leopards. Also good chances of spotting monitor lizard.

PD: If you self drive, do not take Leopard Hills as a road to arribe there as it is extremely dangerous.

Nhsfatcat   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2019 Reviewed: Aug 4, 2019

Email Nhsfatcat  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The world I live in got turned off and I experienced the world.
Overall rating
5/5

My family and I stayed with Tusk and Mane Safaris.
The Lower Zambezi National Park, with the company, offered no Wi-fi, no internet, no phone signal and solar power only.
It re-booted our world.
530am wake up. We were busy dawn ‘til dusk. The bush noises over night and the sound of hippos echoing of the Zambezi serenaded a deep sleep; the stars were the last thing you see before rest.
A Lion call in the night is fabulous to rouse to; beats the neighbour’s car alarm.
We are saving to go again.
Photos- Flickr Simon Ruffle (Nhsfatcat)

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