A president’s private reserve, a river shared with Zimbabwe and a long fight over a copper mine in the hills. Here is the story behind Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, plus photos from our latest trip.
Zambia has 20 national parks, 36 game management areas and 42 Important Bird Areas, spread across the whole country, yet most visitors only ever hear about two or three of them. This map shows the main parks, from Liuwa Plain in the far west to Nsumbu on Lake Tanganyika. Hover over a park, or tap it on your phone, to see which of our safaris go there. Parks without a scheduled trip can still be part of a tailor-made route.
Discover Zambia’s wild heart on the Zambezi Canoe Adventure, a 3-day water safari that takes you deep into wildlife-rich channels, peaceful island camps, and quiet encounters only possible by canoe. Led by expert guides and designed for immersive, low-impact exploration, this adventure delivers one of the most intimate and unforgettable safari experiences on the Zambezi River.