Reviews of safaris to Lower Zambezi National Park
341 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lower Zambezi.
E & S H.
California
"Africa trip, July 2019"
I visited Zambia between 23 Jul 2019 and 12 Aug 2019
"Our trip was amazing. We had such a great time. The safari experience was incredible, better than we could have ever expected. It was so fabulous to be in such remote areas, totally looked after at the camps - which was so relaxing and such a luxury - and then to have such thrilling experiences out on the drives. And to have lovely interactions with the staff at our camps and to learn about their customs, their families, their lives. Plus it was a great way for our family to spend time together and for us all to have a good time.
We also enjoyed our visits to Cape Town and Jo'Burg. We had private guides for a day in both towns, which we like to do wherever we travel - and our guides really gave us tremendous insight into the history and lives of people in these towns and throughout South Africa." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
We also enjoyed our visits to Cape Town and Jo'Burg. We had private guides for a day in both towns, which we like to do wherever we travel - and our guides really gave us tremendous insight into the history and lives of people in these towns and throughout South Africa." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The B family
Swindon
"Amazing trip to Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 20 Jul 2019 and 6 Aug 2019
"The trip was wonderful, very well organised and planned.
Our special requests were all noted and fed through to the camps which made us feel very special. Thank you
We loved Mchenja and Chongwe camps and although the treehouse at Flatdogs is totally unique, the experience does not quite match the other 2 camps.
Our suggestion would be to stay at Flatdogs first, outside the park before moving into the much quieter and exclusive inner park.
We loved being asked to record our wildlife sightings." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Our special requests were all noted and fed through to the camps which made us feel very special. Thank you
We loved Mchenja and Chongwe camps and although the treehouse at Flatdogs is totally unique, the experience does not quite match the other 2 camps.
Our suggestion would be to stay at Flatdogs first, outside the park before moving into the much quieter and exclusive inner park.
We loved being asked to record our wildlife sightings." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Two Travellers
UK
"Zambia 2019"
I visited Zambia between 20 Jul 2019 and 4 Aug 2019
"This was a fantastic trip - many thanks to Claire.
The remoteness we experienced in North Luangwa in particular, and the quality of the guiding plus the lack of other vehicles in all the places we visited, were really very special indeed.
Walking in the bush, particularly with Remote Africa, was both immersive and addictive and coupled with the smaller, rustic nature of the camps we stayed at throughout the holiday has very much whetted our appetites for more!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
The remoteness we experienced in North Luangwa in particular, and the quality of the guiding plus the lack of other vehicles in all the places we visited, were really very special indeed.
Walking in the bush, particularly with Remote Africa, was both immersive and addictive and coupled with the smaller, rustic nature of the camps we stayed at throughout the holiday has very much whetted our appetites for more!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Peyia,
"Brilliant, exceptional, fantastic."
I visited Zambia between 18 Jul 2019 and 4 Aug 2019
"A safari has always been on our bucket list and we are so glad we chose Zambia and with the help of Expert Africa we couldn't have asked for more - the whole experience was exceptional. We always said we did not want to feel like we had had a day out at Chester Zoo / Whipsnade Safari park - --and we can categorically state that we did not! Everything was perfect, and exceeded our expectations.
The initial call to Expert Africa made us feel like a customer dealing with a company that cared about what we wanted to achieve from the holiday. All the lodges we stayed at were superb, it was luxury in the bush. The game viewing was second to none, not only all the "big animal" but also some very interesting smaller ones (elephant shrew, honey badgers, porcupines, mongoose).
A perfect holiday that we will talk about for a very long time, thank you." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
The initial call to Expert Africa made us feel like a customer dealing with a company that cared about what we wanted to achieve from the holiday. All the lodges we stayed at were superb, it was luxury in the bush. The game viewing was second to none, not only all the "big animal" but also some very interesting smaller ones (elephant shrew, honey badgers, porcupines, mongoose).
A perfect holiday that we will talk about for a very long time, thank you." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
D & S
NZ
"Safari in Zambia"
I visited Zambia between 3 Jul 2019 and 23 Jul 2019
"Our entire time in Zambia was on safaris, walking as much as possible. We were very happy with the choice of camps , and we had a brilliant time.
We particularly enjoyed the small camps, especially when their atmosphere is informal. We were very happy at Kutali to see Luke speaking Nyanja with the staff.
We are uncomfortable with the post-colonial formality and unnecessary sophistication of food and lodging in wilderness situations; to us they feel like a perpetuation of psychological exploitation. But we love the skill and enthusiasm of the guides and the observation of all features of the environment.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I used the website and Bradt books a great deal in research." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
We particularly enjoyed the small camps, especially when their atmosphere is informal. We were very happy at Kutali to see Luke speaking Nyanja with the staff.
We are uncomfortable with the post-colonial formality and unnecessary sophistication of food and lodging in wilderness situations; to us they feel like a perpetuation of psychological exploitation. But we love the skill and enthusiasm of the guides and the observation of all features of the environment.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I used the website and Bradt books a great deal in research." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs P
South Wales
"Fabulous trip"
I visited Zambia between 26 Jun 2019 and 8 Jul 2019
"This was a wonderful trip which surpassed our high expectations. Fabulous in every way. Could not have been better.
One point I would make is that we thought we were to stay 3 nights at Kutali camp in the Lower Zambezi NP. In fact after the first night the whole camp was moved to Chula camp where we spent 2 nights. It turns out that Tusk and Mane move the camp from Kutali to Chula every 4 nights - the whole camp is dissassembled and then reassembled. It did not matter to us as both camps are really fantastic but it might to others who are expecting to stay in the same place for 3 nights...………." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
One point I would make is that we thought we were to stay 3 nights at Kutali camp in the Lower Zambezi NP. In fact after the first night the whole camp was moved to Chula camp where we spent 2 nights. It turns out that Tusk and Mane move the camp from Kutali to Chula every 4 nights - the whole camp is dissassembled and then reassembled. It did not matter to us as both camps are really fantastic but it might to others who are expecting to stay in the same place for 3 nights...………." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Weymouth
"Trip of a lifetime"
I visited Kenya and 4 other countries between 24 Jun 2019 and 7 Aug 2019
"We have been to Africa before with Expert Africa and we knew what we wanted to see this time.
We then spent a long time with Richard Trillo and his team discussing options and then left it to him to put together an extended trip to hopefully tick all the boxes on our wish list.
ALL BOXES TICKED, this was a fantastic journey through 5 African countries, we have seen and experienced so much, so a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Expert Africa for arranging this for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, just carry on doing what you're doing now - it would be very hard to improve what you're already doing so well." Read full review: 44 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
We then spent a long time with Richard Trillo and his team discussing options and then left it to him to put together an extended trip to hopefully tick all the boxes on our wish list.
ALL BOXES TICKED, this was a fantastic journey through 5 African countries, we have seen and experienced so much, so a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Expert Africa for arranging this for us.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, just carry on doing what you're doing now - it would be very hard to improve what you're already doing so well." Read full review: 44 nights in Africa; 17 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
F family
Sherborne
"Our June 2019 trip to Zambia and Malawi"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 18 Jun 2019 and 3 Jul 2019
"Fantastic memories - thank you Expert Africa. It’s hard to exaggerate the beauty of Africa.
Beguiling and awesome in equal measure. We loved watching the drama unfold everyday. Someone said, "you feel more alive living with lions”. I would add: "...particularly on a walking safari." Zambia appears to specialise in these and we found the guiding excellent, although thirty metres from a lion is plenty close enough for me.
The canoeing we loved too. A true escape from our provincial life where many of our friends only wish to be close to a crocodile if it were a handbag! I'm determined to get them to go on safari and spend their money more wisely. We are saving up for the next one!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really. I'll certainly choose to travel with you again." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Beguiling and awesome in equal measure. We loved watching the drama unfold everyday. Someone said, "you feel more alive living with lions”. I would add: "...particularly on a walking safari." Zambia appears to specialise in these and we found the guiding excellent, although thirty metres from a lion is plenty close enough for me.
The canoeing we loved too. A true escape from our provincial life where many of our friends only wish to be close to a crocodile if it were a handbag! I'm determined to get them to go on safari and spend their money more wisely. We are saving up for the next one!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really. I'll certainly choose to travel with you again." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs & Mr K
Florida
"Overall pretty good experience"
I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 18 Jun 2019 and 6 Jul 2019
"In planning this big trip for five people, I enjoyed working with Maruska, who was patient, responsive and knowledgeable over the course of a year. The time zone difference was a minor inconvenience for communication.
We loved Anabezi, really enjoyed Somalisa Acacia, were disappointed by Lion Camp, and appalled by Splash Camp. We paid a lot of money for four nights at Splash and felt it was largely a waste of money, except for seeing painted dog pups.
While much information was supplied, some of it was unclear or inaccurate and I found myself doing research instead of asking Expert Africa again (i.e. WiFi at each camp; what kind of plugs were needed; what are the current baggage requirements). I would have liked more precision about logistics (i.e. there are multiple vehicles involved in some transfers). I also made myself a map of camps and airstrips that would be a nice touch from you.
The little gift of luggage tag and passport holder was thoughtful but not very well designed!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
We loved Anabezi, really enjoyed Somalisa Acacia, were disappointed by Lion Camp, and appalled by Splash Camp. We paid a lot of money for four nights at Splash and felt it was largely a waste of money, except for seeing painted dog pups.
While much information was supplied, some of it was unclear or inaccurate and I found myself doing research instead of asking Expert Africa again (i.e. WiFi at each camp; what kind of plugs were needed; what are the current baggage requirements). I would have liked more precision about logistics (i.e. there are multiple vehicles involved in some transfers). I also made myself a map of camps and airstrips that would be a nice touch from you.
The little gift of luggage tag and passport holder was thoughtful but not very well designed!" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
JimBo M
Colorado
"Zambia Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa NP's "
I visited Zambia between 3 Jun 2019 and 19 Jun 2019
"This trip was amazing, and we very very happy with all 4 properties. The game drives yielded lots of surprises, and we had a good number of really good sightings.
We are so happy with the services provided by Expert Africa from the time we first contacted them, right though to some last minute changes that they sorted out for us. All in all, they are amazing, and we will use them again. Kudos to Freddie, Meagan & Amanda. Well done !
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Just keep doing what you are doing, it is amazing." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
We are so happy with the services provided by Expert Africa from the time we first contacted them, right though to some last minute changes that they sorted out for us. All in all, they are amazing, and we will use them again. Kudos to Freddie, Meagan & Amanda. Well done !
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Just keep doing what you are doing, it is amazing." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Lower Zambezi National Park
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.
Old Mondoro Bushcamp
For an intimate safari in the Lower Zambezi, with superb guiding, Old Mondoro is up there with the best.
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 Fly-Camp offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, in this simple fly-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.
Tafara Springs
Tarafa Springs offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness of the Lower Zambezi National Park, in this rustic bushcamp located next to the main Zambezi escarpment.
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.
