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5 Day Untouched Wilderness: Zambia Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi River, Zambia
Unforgettable Safari in Zambia
This safari gives you a fantastic lifetime experience with top Zambia highlights in the Lower Zambezi National Park. The guides have vast experience and knowledge of nature, wildlife birds, and local habitat, culture, and general knowledge as they have been guiding in these areas for many years. By joining this safari, you will create great memories of African wildlife and hospitality with Absolute Zambia Safaris.
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this.
- Minimum of 2 persons
- Children of all ages are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starts and ends in Lusaka
- English-speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- Daily game drive safaris
- Explore the Lower Zambezi National Park
- Transport in a Jeep, Land Rover, or Land Cruiser
- See enormous herds of elephants in Lower Zambezi
- Experience the Zambezi River and walking safari
- Airport transfers and local flights are provided
- All meals and local drinks are included
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
4 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
11:00
Check-out Time:
09:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Royal Zambezi Lodge - Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge was designed by a family with in-depth knowledge and love of Africa, its heritage, and its wildlife. Their vision is to help people, from anywhere across the globe, enjoy the best that Africa has to offer with no compromises in either comfort or well-being. Set against the breathtaking mountain backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment, the 200-hundred-hectare domain, located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, has 3.5 kilometers of unspoiled river frontage on the northern bank of the Zambezi River.
It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the Zimbabwe side and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. This 5-star accommodation has been painstakingly constructed to retain and enhance the lodge’s unique bush setting while taking advantage of the prime positioning on the mighty Zambezi River and ensuring they capture every glimmer of sunrise from your room.
The lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style, and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. With lions roaring in the distance and hippos snorting in the river, the luxurious thatched suites, elegant design, and gourmet cuisine of Royal Zambezi Lodge furnish a perfect base from which to explore this wild and beautiful area.
There are no fences around the lodge, and regular guests include elephants, hippos, buffalo, lions, leopards, and a myriad of bird species coming to visit. Gap, the elephant, is just one of the residents, like Dave the crocodile, and Jonathina the Giant Kingfisher, whom they hope you will meet! They look forward to welcoming you to the Royal family.
Amenities
- Internet: Wi-Fi is available in public areas and is free of charge
- Pool: Outdoor pool (free)
- Entertainment and family services: Shared lounge/TV area
- General: Designated smoking area, bridal suite, garden, terrace, sun terrace, and library
- Spa and wellness: Spa and wellness center and massage
- Reception services: Concierge service, luggage storage (free), and safety deposit box (free)
- Food and drink: Restaurant, bar, room service, special diet menus (on request), and packed lunches
Program
During this safari, you will likely see lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, lots of birds, fishes, zebras, wild dogs, giraffes, impalas, monkeys, buffalos, waterbucks, and fish eagles.
Day 1: Flight from Livingstone to Royal Zambezi Lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park
Upon arrival at Lusaka International Airport (LUN), meet and greet with the representative, and depending on your arrival time, you will check into the flight from Lusaka to Royal Airstrip in Lower Zambezi National Park.
On arrival at the Royal Airstrip, the guide from Royal Zambezi Lodge will welcome and assist you with the luggage and transfer you to Royal Zambezi Lodge, your home for the next three nights. Check in at the lodge, have lunch, relax, and you will go out for the afternoon which can be a night game drive or boat cruise.
Days 2, 3 & 4: Explore Lower Zambezi Safari
You will have three full days to Explore Lower Zambezi.
Breakfast in the morning, then you will leave for the morning activity (morning game drive or canoe safari) and return to the lodge for lunch and relaxing time. Then, afternoon tea will follow and later it’s the afternoon activity (night game drive or sunset boat cruise) and you will be returning in time for dinner and bed.
Day 5: Flight to Lusaka International Airport (LUN) - Onward arrangement
On this day, you will check out from Royal Zambezi Lodge depending on your flight time to Lusaka or other arrangements, the guide from Royal Zambezi Lodge will transfer you to your flight to Lusaka. When you arrive at the Lusaka airport, a representative will welcome and assist you with the luggage. Check-in on an international flight or any onward arrangement.
Location
This safari will cover the Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia.
Lower Zambezi National Park
This park is still relatively undeveloped and its beauty lies in its wilderness state. The diversity of animals is not as wide as the other big parks, but the opportunities to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular. The park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the Zambezi River is a massive wildlife sanctuary.
The river’s edge is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, including ebony and fig trees. Further inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winter thorn trees and huge acacias. The hills which form the backdrop to the park are covered in broadleaf woodland.
Even though the Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4092 square kilometers, most of the game is concentrated along the valley floor. There is an escarpment along the northern end which acts as a physical barrier to most of the park’s animal species.
Enormous herds of elephant, some up to 100 strong, are often seen at the river’s edge. "Island hopping" buffalo and waterbuck are common. The park also hosts good populations of lion and leopard and listen too for the ubiquitous cry of the fish eagle.
Food
You will be served all meals and soft drinks; alcoholic beverages will be available at Royal Zambezi Lodge, including house wines, local beers, and non-premium drinks.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Spa treatments
Spa treatment is available at an additional cost.
What's included
- Morning and night game drive safaris at Lower Zambezi National Park
- Private guiding / vehicle / boat at Lower Zambezi National Park
- Walking safari at Lower Zambezi National Park
- Canoe safari on the Zambezi River
- 4 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Suite
- Return local fight from Lusaka to Royal in Lower Zambezi National Park
- All Royal Airstrip to Royal Zambezi Lodge road transfers
- Lower Zambezi National Park entrance fee
- All meals and several drinks as specified in the itinerary
- Laundry fee at Royal Zambezi Lodge
- Royal Zambezi Lodge airstrip passenger access fees
- Wi-Fi (bush internet so it's not super-fast) at Royal Zambezi Lodge
What's not included
- Visa fees
- International and regional flights
- Travel and medical insurance cover (Absolute Zambia Safaris recommends clients arrange for travel insurance in their home country)
- Items of personal nature
- Single supplement and Presidential Suite supplement
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LUN
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
104 km
Transfer included
Airport: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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