Alternative routings via Europe may also be arranged. The Zambezi River's game preserves are home to an incredible array of wildlife, including elephant, lion and Cape buffalo. Plains game sightings include kudu, zebra, impala, warthog, bushbuck and baboons. Large pods of hippos inhabit the river, as do crocodiles. Along with superb fishing, our selected lodges offer splendid days in the African bush, with professionally guided game drives and boat safaris.
Night drives offer the chance to spot leopard, hyena and other nocturnal mammals.
The diversity of birdlife is impressive, with over 350 species recorded in the area. Camps provide an atmosphere of traditional safari life, while solar lights, showers and flush toilets ensure comfort and convenience. In the evening, share the magic glow of the unforgettable African sunset. Mwambashi River Lodge, Zambia Mwambashi Lodge sits in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, directly opposite Chikwenya Island and the eastern boundary of Zimbabwe's Mana Pools. The lodge accommodates up to16 guests in large walk-in tents on wooden platforms with private bathroom and shower.