Reviews of safaris to Lower Zambezi National Park
362 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lower Zambezi.
"Africa 2015"
Claire sorted all problems caused by Emirates delays. Contacting everyone, camp and pro flight for us, no problems for us arriving a day late." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
"My Sep 2015 trip"
it was a very good itinerary and we loved Amanzi we were looked after so well, it is a very nice new camp." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
"Back to Zambia again"
We love the Robin Pope camps in the South Luangwa, and our fourth visit to them met all our expectations. The game viewing and guiding at these camps is exceptionally good, making our time there so enjoyable.
Chiawa and Old Mondoro are both very special, in different ways. We had visited them five years ago, and wanted to return. Staying at both of them provides complementary experiences of the Lower Zambezi, with superb game viewing and guiding at both. Our walks with Paul Grobler at Chiawa were one of the highlights of the whole trip.
All the arrangements worked perfectly, including the stopover in Lusaka and the efficient transfers by Tours Africa." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
"My Sep 2015 trip"
"Excellent trip with group of close friends"
Saw some great game, especially in South Luangwa (plenty of leopards) although Lower Zambezi was a little patchy. We also enjoyed the novelty of travelling as a group and staying in private houses (although having done this, my preference would probably be to take over small camps in their entirety rather than staying in a single house). But it certainly made an interesting change and the trip was awesome overall." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
"My Sep 2015 trip"
The trip exceeded all expectations and will be an abiding memory for us for the rest of our days. There are so many highlights from the places we stayed, animals we saw, people we met, great times we had with friends and just being back in Africa.
Cannot stress how much everyone needs to visit there and to organise going through Expert Africa!!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
"September 2015 a trip beyond measure"
Expert Africa takes its business seriously, paying equal attention to insurance and inoculations as to my more rudimentary questions. They provided a clear, and comprehensible, itinerary as well as a comprehensive checklist, giving me confidence at every stage of my journey. Although this safari entailed a number of locations, travelling between each was smooth and painless - unlike others I have encountered, Expert Africa has its logistics down to a tee. It also enjoys an exceptional range of venues which, as became clear during the trip, are known personally to the Expert Africa team rather than being tied up with some anonymous agency.
Each of the lodges and hotels recommended not only lived up to but exceeded expectations. Not only will I be pleased to book a further excursion but, on the basis of a short conversation after my trip, a colleague has asked for details of who I travelled with. I have had no hesitation in passing the details on." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
"Better than expected!"
Expert Africa offered a personalised service and thorough knowledge of the areas we visited. All the arrangements went smoothly and the recommendation we were given turned out to be very suitable. The game viewing more than met our expectations, and we surprised ourselves by how much insight we gained into the lives of the locals in both Zambia and Malawi.
This will NOT be our last visit to Africa!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
"A very enjoyable trip"
The usual excellent service from Expert Africa.
The "meet and greet" at Lusaka is also very welcome: departure tax pre-paid, and being ushered into the VIP channel saves any anxiety.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - keep up the good work!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
"My Aug 2015 trip"
Maruska advised us very well - we were delighted to be able to do some walking, but glad we didn't do too much more on our initial trip, as we saw so much more wildlife from the vehicles. Each of the camps had its own style and personality, so nothing felt repetitious and it was great to be exposed to two very different national parks.
We're already longing to return to Africa and some of our camps so will plan to be in touch!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just make them cheaper so we can go more often!!!" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Where to stay in Lower Zambezi
Our suggestions for safari camps in Lower Zambezi National Park
Old Mondoro Bushcamp
For an intimate safari in the Lower Zambezi, with superb guiding, Old Mondoro is up there with the best.
Chongwe River Camp
A blend of the stylish and traditional in a most picturesque site in the Zambezi Valley, Chongwe River Camp offers an excellent safari experience and real value for money.
Chiawa Camp
One of Zambia's top safari camps, Chiawa is family owned and run, offering superb service and a flexible approach from a location well inside the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Sausage Tree Camp
Sausage Tree is a high-quality safari camp offering a luxurious stay and excellent personal service deep inside Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park.
Potato Bush Camp
Potato Bush is located right in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, with privately guided activities taking you on game drives, walks, boat trips and canoeing.
Anabezi Luxury Camp
Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp offers a high degree of understated luxury in a very lovely, quiet part of the Lower Zambezi with outstanding wildlife.
Amanzi
Opened in 2015, Amanzi is an intimate and rustic yet luxury camp in a very quiet area of the Lower Zambezi, with plenty of wildlife and good birding.
Kutali Camp
Kutali Camp offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, in this simple tented camp located on Kulefu Island.
Chongwe River House
Chongwe River House is a stylish four-bedroom house designed for the exclusive use of families and small groups, affording the ultimate in flexibility on safari.
Kasaka River Lodge
Kasaka River Lodge is a relatively simple, family-friendly camp. It's outside the Lower Zambezi National Park and, with a recent change of ownership for the better, it offers a great-value safari destination.
Chula Island Camp
Chula Island Camp offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, in this simple fly-camp located in a natal mahogany grove on a small island on the Zambezi River.
Lolebezi
A chic safari spot, luxurious Lolelbezi is the Lower Zambezi’s newest camp and offers a mix of walking, canoeing and game drives led by excellent guides.
Royal Zambezi Lodge
This family-friendly lodge is located just on the outskirts of the Lower Zambezi National Park, in a great location overlooking the river.
