4 Days of Big Game & River Safari – Lower Zambezi

4 Days

Zambia

Classic, Family

Experience the beauty of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park on this exciting 4-day safari combining exceptional wildlife viewing with a unique overnight wilderness experience. Stay at the riverside Kiambi Safari Lodge, where comfort meets adventure on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Explore one of Africa’s most scenic safari destinations on a full-day game drive, spend a night under the stars at a remote island campsite, cruise along the Zambezi River, and enjoy the opportunity to visit a local village and banana plantation. This safari is perfect for travellers looking for an authentic Zambia safari, combining game drives, river safaris, and cultural experiences in the heart of the Lower Zambezi.

Inclusions

3 Nights Full Board at Kiambi Safari Lodge (2 Nights in Tented Chalet Accommoation, 1 Night Island camping) – Lower Zambezi; all meals, 1 x Full day Game Drive in Lower Zambezi NP, 1 x Island Camping, 1 Game cruise, 1 x Village walk, 1 Plantation visit.

Transportation: Return road transfers between Lusaka and Lower Zambezi, all airport transfers.

The Itinerary

Day 1

Meet and Greet - Transfer to Kiambi Safari Lodge - Lower Zambezi

Our representative will meet and welcome you upon arrival at Lusaka International Airport, or collect you from your preferred pick-up point within Lusaka. From there, you will enjoy a scenic road transfer of approximately three hours to Kiambi Safari Lodge in the Lower Zambezi.

On arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by the lodge team and escorted to your luxury tented chalet overlooking the Zambezi River. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and soaking in the tranquil riverside setting before enjoying dinner and your first overnight stay in the beautiful Lower Zambezi

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive & Overnight Island Camping

Begin the day with an early boat transfer into Lower Zambezi National Park, where you will join an open 4×4 safari vehicle for a full-day game drive. Explore the park in search of elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and a variety of plains game while enjoying a picnic lunch in the bush. Later in the afternoon, continue to a remote island campsite on the Zambezi River, where you will spend the night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 3

Zambezi River Cruise & Cultural Experience

After breakfast at the island campsite, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise back along the Zambezi River to Kiambi Safari Lodge, offering excellent opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. After lunch, you may choose to join a guided visit to a nearby village and banana plantation or simply relax at the lodge before dinner and your final overnight stay.

Day 4

Departure

After breakfast, check out of Kiambi Safari Lodge and transfer back to Lusaka marking the end of your unforgettable 4 day safari. Guests wishing to spend more time in the Lower Zambezi can extend their stay with additional nights and safari activities.

Where You'll Be Staying

Kiambi Safari Lodge

Lower Zambezi National Park

Kiambi Lower Zambezi is your first gentle, mellow taste of the Lower Zambezi, and sets the uniquely African stage for your forthcoming journey of discovery. Kiambi Safari owns and operates an exclusive lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley – Kiambi Lower Zambezi, situated in the Chiawa Game Management area of the Zambezi Valley, in a prime location on the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers. The Lodge welcomed the first guests at Kiambi Lower Zambezi in May 1999 and…

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What's not included

o Visa Fees
o Comprehensive Travel & Medical Insurance
o International & Regional Flights/ Charter flights
o All drinks from the bar
o Park fees in Lower Zambezi @ USD25 per person
o Laundry Services
o Extra Activities
o Tips
o Anything of a personal nature

Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?

Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.

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Dillon P

01/01/2025

Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.

howard0928

10/11/2024

Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended

Sorel

19/10/2024

Well organized, amazing safari Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.

Laurent - societyofexploration

18/09/2024

100% recommendation for your Zambia travels Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.

marys

25/08/2024

AMAZING EXPERIENCE Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!

Diamond1924

07/07/2024

Absolutely Great Tour AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.

Anna L

14/05/2024

Perfect holiday in Zambia Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!

Howard K K WONG

13/05/2024

The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.

Gary V

19/12/2023

Another perfect holiday We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.

Lisa A

24/11/2023

Amazing five-day trip Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.