Zambia - Lower Zambezi Photo Tour III 2027
12 April to 21 April 2027
ORYX Photo Tours is proud to present a tour designed to take you to one of Africa’s premier areas for photographing predators Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. The Lower Zambezi National Park is simply enchanting. The aesthetics are in part from the 120km of Zambezi River front, the concentration of game along the valley floor, the backdrop of the magnificent Zambezi Escarpment, all held within the old and ethereal-looking Winterthorn forests. Game drives are hugely successful for wildlife photographers, allowing you to get closer to our intended subjects and cover greater distances. The Lower Zambezi National Park has a modest road network and allows off-road driving for key sightings. The eastern sector is generally shared by few other vehicles due to its distance from most of the camps which are based closer to the western sector. This allows us to maximize game viewing opportunities whilst preserving the different habitats, and leaving great expanses for walking.Why this Photo Tour is for You
Destination Allure
The Lower Zambezi National Park is simply enchanting. The aesthetics are in part from the 120km of Zambezi River front, the concentration of game along the valley floor, the backdrop of the magnificent Zambezi Escarpment, all held within the old and ethereal-looking Winterthorn forests.
Month of Travel
Our Photo Tour takes place at the start of spring, which is one of the best months to photograph wildlife. As the seasons shift from winter to spring, temperatures rise, making water sources even more scarce and the dense bush is still thinned out. This makes wildlife viewing and photography easier as wildlife congregate around the larger water sources.
Photographic Subjects
Be prepared to see Elephant, Buffalo, Impala, Lion, Leopard and Wild dogs.
Guided Experience
Local knowledge of the region and its wildlife is key to crafting the ultimate photography tour experience. Combined with the photographic expertise of your ORYX Photo Tour Leader, and you are in for an adventure that will further fuel your excitement for photography and the destination.
10 Days
Guests +1 ORYX Leaders
Classic
- Destination:
Zambia
- Departure:
- Person Sharing:
11495.00
- Single Supplement:
1837.00
- Photographic Highlights:
- Guide:
Nick kleer
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Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka Airport, transfer to accommodation
Today is an arrival day in Lusaka. After passport control and having collected your luggage, you will be met by an ORYX representative who will then transfer you to your accommodations for the evening. We will have dinner together, and our ORYX Senior Photo Tour Leader will discuss the finer points of the upcoming photo safari together!
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Day 2: Flight Lusaka Airport to Jeki Airstrip, road transfer to camp
This morning you will take a spectacular scenic flight from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
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Days 3 & 4: Lower Zambezi National Park
Be prepared to be captivated by the ancient and enchanting beauty of the Lower Zambezi’s Winterthorn Forest and its inhabitants! High densities of elephant gather on the valley floor as the dry season commences, along with large herds of buffalo and impala. In attendance are all of the large predators one might expect, with lion, leopard and wild dog very well represented here. Night-time safari excursions are available for those interested in scouting for nocturnal wildlife, or following a Leopard on the prow!
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Day 5: Transfer from Chula Camp To Kutali
Game drives are hugely successful for wildlife photographers, allowing you to get closer to our intended subjects and cover greater distances. The Lower Zambezi National Park has a modest road network and allows off-road driving for key sightings. The eastern sector is generally shared by few other vehicles due to its distance from most of the camps which are based closer to the western sector. This allows us to maximize game viewing opportunities whilst preserving the different habitats, and leaving great expanses for walking.
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Days 6 to 8: Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park, a 4,092 square kilometer sanctuary, stretches along 120 kilometers of the Zambezi River in southeastern Zambia. Bordering Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park, this pristine wilderness is characterized by a rugged northern escarpment and the life-giving river with its islands, lagoons, and floodplains. This ecological haven hosts about 50 mammal species and 400 bird species, thriving amidst diverse flora. As a relatively new tourism destination, the park enjoys strong protection from both the Zambian government and local tour operators, ensuring its unspoiled nature.
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Day 9: AM game drive, transfer to Jeki airstrip for flight to Lusaka and depart
After breakfast and our last morning game drive, we will depart for our transfer to Jeki Airstrip. From here we will board our flight to Lusaka International Airport where our safari sadly comes to an end.
My recent private photo safari to the lower Zambezi National Park with ORYX Photo tours, was nothing less than incredible!
What an amazing destination. Game viewing extends from options to canoe and explore the river via boat, as well as the conventional land cruiser. I even got try my hand at fishing for a tiger fish!
Photographic opportunities were quite unique with the inlets from the Zambezi creating small oases in the bush for animals to drinks and feed at. The expanse of the river also provides beautiful photographic opportunities of hippos and crocodile not to mention incredible sunsets and early morning light! The winter thorn groves capture light in a way that makes for romantic bush scenes. Wildlife is abundant and pristine.
All that’s left to say is I am counting the days until I can return.
ORYX managed all my trip requirements and took the stress of travel out of my trip. I am already rebooked on another tour!
