Zambia : Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park is an area of immense natural beauty and is situated on the North bank of the Zambezi River, below Lake Kariba. The waters of the Zambezi are fringed with rich and varied vegetation, ranging from acacia woodland to flood plains and an abundance of wildlife and birds live in the variety of ecosystems here. It is a truly beautiful area with open woodland and lovely mature trees mainly undamaged by elephant.

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Sausage Tree Camp	Chiawa

Sausage Tree Camp
This camp is nestled amongst mature mahogany, acacia and sausage trees providing a natural canopy. The camp is set high on a riverbank overlooking channels full of hippos and bird life. There are 6 large oval shaped marquee tents with en suite bathrooms and superb river views. Wildlife walks freely through the camp so rangers walk you to and from your tents. There is no electricity or generator so lighting is by gas lamps and room service is available by using old army bush telephones Drinks and meals are served in the mess tent or under the stars. Activities include day and night game drives, walking and canoeing.

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tent	dining area	view across the Zambezi

Chiawa Camp
Chiawa is a family run camp set on the banks of the Zambezi River in a grove of Mahogany and Acacia trees. There are 8 comfortable tents elevated on timber decks, which offer spectacular views of the river and have en suite bathrooms and solar powered lighting. The main sitting area is under thatch with an upstairs observation deck bar and dining room. Fishing is a speciality here with excellent tiger fishing and they can be caught on fly, spinner or with bait. Expert guides cater for all levels of anglers and a strict catch and release policy is observed. Other activities include exploring this magnificent area and game viewing by day and by night in vehicles, on foot or by canoe.

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the main lodge	bedroom	Tiger fishing

fishing on the Zambezi	elephants in front of camp