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Zambia (Lower Zambezi)

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The Lower Zambezi is one of Zambia's most spectacular wilderness areas, stretching along the southern bank of the Zambezi River opposite Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park. The region is best known for world-class tiger fishing, canoe safaris, and walking safaris that put travellers directly into the heart of the African bush without fences or barriers. Elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, and enormous crocodiles are commonly encountered along the riverbanks and floodplains. It remains one of southern Africa's least crowded safari destinations, drawing adventurous travellers who prefer raw, immersive wildlife experiences over manicured game reserves.

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Zambia (Lower Zambezi) · 8 days

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Zambezi Canoe Safari — Self-Launched Version

A self-launched take on Exodus's guided 8-day Zambezi canoe safari: paddle the Lower Zambezi through Chiawa Game Management Area and into Lower Zambezi National Park, camping wild on river islands and sandbanks among hippos, elephants and fish eagles. Instead of a fully guided group, you book directly with a licensed canoe-safari outfitter in Chirundu (mandatory — you cannot paddle this river solo or unguided) and join a small shared departure, or hire a private guide if you're a group of 3-4. Add a night game drive and a ranger walk on the park side, and use public/shared road transfers or the local bus from Lusaka.

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