Lower Zambezi
Come face to face with giants in a land of colossal elephants and ancient baobabs while you glide quietly in a canoe along the reeds.
Regional Highlights
4,000 km2
Nestled between an imposing mountain escarpment to the north and the mighty Zambezi River to the south, the Lower Zambezi Valley boasts a variety of activities that few, if any, other destinations can offer. It’s often described by guests as their “happy place” because of its stunning scenery, peaceful riverside woodlands and abundant wildlife.
Breathe in the earthy scent of the river bank as you slip past wading elephants in your canoe. Get your hands on a glittering tiger fish before releasing it back to the water. Drift off to sleep with the sound of grunting hippos and whooping hyenas in the inky black night. Then wake up to birdsong as the sunrise reflects off the Zambezi and plays in the trees.
Lower Zambezi is at its most magical from April to November, when the river is perfect for boating safari and when sightings of wild dogs, lions, leopards and other predators are at their peak.
A unique and resplendent wilderness
Best location & views in the Lower Zambezi
History

In the early 1980s, a young Chris Liebenberg was inspired by legendary conservationist, Norman Carr, to create his own dream and continue Norman’s legacy of conservation in Zambia.
Captivated by the beauty and wilderness of the Lower Zambezi, Chris and his father set up a camp on the banks of the Chongwe River in 1992. Initially drawn to the blend of excellent fishing, plentiful wildlife and immense natural beauty, the father and son duo envisioned sharing the region through a tourism enterprise. Over time, it grew from a simple overnight campsite to the award-winning, luxury collection of today.
Chris is deeply involved with Conservation Lower Zambezi and is instrumental in the development and conservation of the Chiawa Partnership Park, an area bordering the Lower Zambezi National Park. With a past in anti-poaching, Chris’ love of the natural world is felt throughout the Chongwe safari experience.
This spectacular region is famous for its canoeing safaris and water activities. It is also widely known as one of the best places to catch (and release) a tiger fish or two. For wildlife photographers, few places compare thanks to the unique combination of rivers and the escarpment.