Zambia travel guide
What to see in Lower Zambezi National Park
Canoe safaris on the Zambezi, among elephants crossing the river.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to November
Lower Zambezi National Park highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Canoeing on the Zambezi
With a guide.
- Elephants in the river
Crossing between islands.
- Tiger fishing
Catch and release.
- Boat safari
Hippos and crocodiles.
- Zambezi Escarpment
A backdrop to the landscape.
Day trips from Lower Zambezi National Park
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Lower Zambezi National Park
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lower Zambezi National Park are from April to November.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from December to March
Rainy season
From December to March it rains heavily; many safari camps close and the dirt roads become impassable.
What to do: Safari from June to October; the falls carry the most water from February to May.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a local restaurant or the safari camp. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Zambia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Lower Zambezi National Park
What to see in Lower Zambezi National Park?
Canoeing on the Zambezi, Elephants in the river, Tiger fishing, Boat safari and Zambezi Escarpment.
What to see in Lower Zambezi National Park in one day?
Don’t miss Canoeing on the Zambezi, Elephants in the river, Tiger fishing, Boat safari and Zambezi Escarpment. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Lower Zambezi National Park?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lower Zambezi National Park are from April to November.
What day trips can you take from Lower Zambezi National Park?
Lower Zambezi.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.