Reviews of safaris to Lower Zambezi National Park
362 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lower Zambezi.
"Trip of a lifetme, dream come true"
Well, it did. What a gift, to live my dream. Thank you Freddie and colleagues (you were fantastic!) for your recommendations, attention to every detail and making this the trip of a lifetime. Not only for me but for my travelling companions. We all agree - trip of a lifetime!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
"Memorable trip to Zambia"
A big Thank you to Freddie Sutton who arranged my itinerary: From our first contact, he was extremely pleasant, helpful & efficient and able to answer promptly (and in detail) any query I had.
On this trip, I visited Kafue for the first time and would recommend Busanga Bush camp as a starting point when travelling to Zambia. I was really looking forward to returning to South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. By choice, I revisited Chongwe River Camp. The alternative camps suggested by Freddie were an excellent combination.
I was hoping to see Sables and Wild Dogs on this trip, which did not happen, but had plenty of other amazing sightings . The fishing in Lower Zambezi was fantastic, and once again I learnt some more fascinating wildlife facts from the knowledgeable Guides in various camps.
A special thank you also to "Tours Africa": Dave and his friendly team are punctual and efficient. They were also of great help liaising with other people to successfully retrieve and forward my lost luggage. Dave went out of his way to source an alternative camera for me why my own stopped working at the beginning of my trip... Fantastic service
Expert Africa's level of service is beyond expectations with excellent personal touch from start to finish.
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I couldn't honestly think of anything Expert Africa could do better!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
"My Aug 2015 trip"
We would happily re-visit Zambia and all of the camps we stayed at - the standard of accommodation, service and food was excellent throughout our trip. All the guides lived up to their high reputation. As expected, breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner plus snacks was too much for us!
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We used Expert Africa to a large extent because of your enormously informative and easy to use web site. It was a pleasure to deal with Megan.
I would quite like to have seen a breakdown of costs as part of the quotation." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
"Our great trip to Zambia 2015"
Although we understand most people visit Shiwa N'gandu last, we appreciated the relaxed atmosphere there first after our long trip out - no getting up at 5.30 here but a leisurely breakfast at 8.30. We also appreciated the luxury of Anabezi at the end. Three very different camps - all quite remote meaning not much other camp traffic about. we also had different experiences at each with excellent guiding throughout whether in vehicles, in a boat or on foot (an activity we had not experienced before which we really enjoyed}; the guides all worked hard to give us varied and illuminating experiences." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
"My Jul 2015 trip"
I was delighted with the Kasaka River Lodge, and I would highly recommend others to stay there.
I would use Expert Africa again for travel reservations and information, and I can recommend to others that the company is professional, organized, and knowledgable.
Nope. Loved every minute of my trip!
Nope. Loved every minute of my trip!" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari
"Another great trip with Expert Africa!"
It was interesting hearing so many glowing comments about Expert Africa from camp staff and another travel agent we met in Zambia. This was all unprompted and really telling of what a great job you do.
Time to start saving for the next one.....
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None" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
"My Jun 2015 trip"
The Camps and the Guiding was Top Notch! Very good Combo between the Lower Zambezi and the Kafue. The Experiance was very luxurius in the Lower Zambezi and very relaxed. The Kafue was great fund and a wonderful bush Camp with outstanding Guides and in an outstanding Area...The sightings in general were extremely good and lot of newer stuff....(Pangolin, Liechtensteins Hartebeast, Porcupine, Bushpigs, Serval, etc.) During the whole trip I encountered 8x Leopard Sightings which were unbelievable! Great!
And everything worked out as fine as usual! Thanks for your help and best Regards!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
"Wonderful Holiday"
My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire Scott (Expert Africa) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Expert Africa and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
"Yet again Expert Africa proved EXPERTS"
The itinerary was fantastic with great new places and excellent revisits.
We still don't know how they organise our wonderful animal sightings but we appreciate the fact they do!
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Marcia still wants to see a Pangolin" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
"Six Camps in Zambia!"
Expert Africa, and particularly my primary contact there, Megan, were patient and extremely helpful in putting together this itinerary. I spoke with Megan many times over the phone regarding the trip and she was always a pleasure to work with.
I will not hesitate to work with Expert Africa for my upcoming trips to Africa, and would HIGHLY recommend their services!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 18 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.
