The Complete Zambezi Safari

It is our intention to offer our guests the complete cross section of experience to be had whilst visiting the Lower Zambezi valley.

We therefore suggest this 8 night safari that combines a full Vintage Camps experience with a stay at one of the 1st class lodges within the Lower Zambezi National Park.

After a four-day vintage walking safari we travel by boat, down the Zambezi, into the heart of the National Park. We arrive at an enchanting location within outstanding wildlife country to spend a further four nights. Here we have the opportunity to undertake a number of memorable activities by vehicle, boat, canoe and with fishing rod in hand. These final days provide a fitting end to the safari, taking in the full diversity of the area from antique beginning to contemporary end.

Tour Itinerary

Days 1- 4: The Vintage Camps

A four night taste of life on safari as it always was. Sample Zambezi Vintage Safari.

Day 5: To the Lower Zambezi National Park

Having bid farewell to the Vintage team, we set off by vehicle to the river, a short 30 minute drive, where we are met by a motor boat.

We continue downstream by boat for an hour, passing islands and riverbank alive with buffalo, elephant, hippo and crocodile: a grand display of the Zambezi's astonishing wealth of wildlife.

On arrival at the lodge, there is the chance to enjoy a degree of comfort; spacious canvas tents and bathrooms en suite, with swimming pool and library within camp.

Days 6-9:

Your guide will have discussed the next few days' agenda and we will have the time to take in a variety of unforgettable experiences on land and water.

Nothing brings one closer to the essence of the Zambezi than to travel silently by canoe. It is quite simply the best way to become acquainted with this most beautiful of rivers. As wildlife is drawn to the waters' edge, you can witness game as never before. Exploring channels, drifting by herds of animals and marvelling at an ever-changing setting, you experience all the thrills this wilderness can offer in one day.

Canoeing further downstream or spending time on the river fishing from motorboats are options to complement morning and evening game drives. For fishermen, trying for the renowned tiger fish on this world-famous stretch of river is a must.

On our final day, a short drive to the nearby airstrip, links us with a flight back to Lusaka and onward journey.