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Lower Zambezi National Park

General Overview

Lower Zambezi National Park is Zambia’s newest park and so is still relatively undeveloped. It’s beauty lies in its absolute wilderness state. The park is a rift valley, rich in vegetation due to mineral rich volcanic soils, creating a beautiful, lush landscape.

Wildlife

Lower Zambezi National Park has a notably abundant elephant population. Buffalo, crocodile and hippo are also common. Lion, leopard and spotted hyena are the major predators in the park. The valley is also host to waterbuck, kudu, zebra, impala, eland, warthog and the Samango monkey. The birdlife along the riverbanks is exceptional.

Fast Facts

• Declared a National Park in 1983
• Covers 1580 square miles
• Host to over 350 recorded species of birds