The Zambezi is one of Africa’s great rivers. It runs 2,500kms from north-west Zambia, down through Zambia’s western province and then forms the border between Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe before joining the ocean in Mozambique. About halfway along its journey is the Lower Zambezi National Park, a 4,000 sq km reserve of pristine riverine habitat, lowland scrub and miombo forest.

As visitors fly in over the winding channels of the Zambezi River on their way to Jeki airstrip, it becomes abundantly clear why this area has become so famous. The rich habitat is home to fabulous mammal and bird life which can be enjoyed on foot, from a vehicle or — perhaps best of all — from a boat. The combination of the silent approach and the low angle makes photographing game from a boat very exciting and rewarding.

There are good sightings to be enjoyed at any time of the season in Lower Zambezi – elephants swim between the islands throughout the year and birds are to be found along all the waterways. But in the early part of the season, the light is very special, and we enjoy a quieter park with fewer visitors, and special shoulder season rates. The reduced ground cover in the Zambezi Valley, compared to many other areas of Zambia at this time of year, make visibility excellent. And the sandy substrates make accessibility comparable to the later parts of the year.

We’ll stay at the well placed, and wildly luxurious Anabezi Camp, which largely enjoys its own safari area being placed as the most Easterly camp in the National Park.

If you are considering joining this safari, send me an enquiry to start planning your trip and discuss anything you would like to know.