Lower Zambezi National Park

Situated on the floodplain between the escarpment and the twisting Zambezi River, this national park which lies opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools World Heritage Site, is a treasure. Game viewing is good, especially elephants and plains game (although not quite so diverse as South Luangwa), and the river is a fantastic attraction with boat trips, game drives, canoeing and walking on offer. While game viewing is best from June onwards, there are some camps that are open during the Emerald Season. It’s best to choose a camp close to or inside the national park gate so you can get to game viewing areas in time for the best light.