The Lower Zambezi National Park occupies about 120km of Zambezi River frontage in south eastern Zambia. It is situated opposite the magnificent Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a world heritage site renowned for fantastic game viewing. This entire area on either side of the Zambezi is one vast wildlife sanctuary.
Until 1983 when this wildlife area was named a National Park, it was the personal sanctuary of the Zambian president, which protected it from excessive tourism exposure and it maintained its pristine appeal. Still, it maintains its wild edge with a lack of tarred roads and an uncrowded busy season.
The park protects an area of unique biodiversity; the broad ecological habitat and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities make The Lower Zambezi National Park the premier wildlife attraction in Zambia. Activities include fishing, canoeing, game drives as well as walking safaris all accompanied by expert guides.
The Lower Zambezi National Park offers fantastic wildlife viewing as well as incredible bird watching and has been rated as one of the best wildlife areas in Zambia; with its unique location on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River; bordered on the northern side by the Muchinga escarpment, the park offers exceptional photographic opportunities.
The Mana Pools World Heritage Site is situated on the opposite bank forming a natural Transfrontier park and creating a large sanctuary for wildlife. The Lower Zambezi National Park is home to large herds of elephant, lion, leopard, side striped jackal, hyena, hippo, buffalo, zebra, waterbuck, and many other antelope. Less common are the African wild dog and aardvark.
The Lower Zambezi National Park is an important bird area with over 300 species of birds in the area. The African fish eagle, the national bird of Zambia is commonly seen.
