An introduction to the Zambezi River and Valley

The Zambezi River, runs it's course from a remote hill in Western Zambia, flows over Victoria Falls on the Upper Zambezi, through the Batoka Gorge into Lake Kariba. 

It then passes through Kariba Gorge into the game-filled floodplains of the Lower Zambezi before the Mupata Gorge and gathers again in Mozambique's Caborra Bassa before passing into the Zambezi Delta and out into the Indian Ocean.

Victoria Falls and the upper Zambezi River

• Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site, one of the Natural Wonders of the World, Africa's undisputed "Adventure Capital" and the primary hub for safaris into some of Southern Africa's top safari destinations. 

• Victoria Falls offers simple access into Botswana's Chobe, Okavango and Kalahari; Zimbabwe's Hwange and Zambezi National Park plus Zambia's Mosi-oa-Tunya  and Kafue National Parks. 

• Victoria Falls itself offers a variety of "extreme sports", the "wildest one-day whitewater trip", adventures and traditional safari pursuits.  [...more on Victoria Falls : Victoria Falls accommodation : activities...]

The Lower Zambezi Valley

Up until a generation ago, the lower Zambezi Valley was known only to a handful of explorers, geologists, hunters, surveyors and missionaries.  Today it remains a vast and untamed wilderness, sparsely populated by local tribesman, rich in big game and birdlife. 

This wild region includes the relatively unexplored Lower Zambezi National Park and another World Heritage Site at Mana Pools.  It's an adventurer's playground and offers some of Southern Africa's finest walking and canoe safaris. 

The valley acts as a secondary safari hub into Zambia's Luangwa Valley and Zimbabwe's Matusadona.  [...more on the lower Zambezi]

So whether you're looking for extreme action, sun and fun-filled adventure, a specialist safari, a honeymoon getaway or a short and simple tourist's break, you'll find it all year round on Africa's mighty Zambezi!

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• If you've never been on safari before then we recommend that you take a look at this "Safari Primer" for a quick overview of Africa's main safari destinations, seasons, different types of African safaris, some ideas on costs and prices plus a simple guide to planning your travels.

• go to our map section to get your bearings on Victoria Falls and the lower Zambezi

• pick up some ideas for an African Safari....

• consider some of our packaged tours and safari modules..

• ..or go on to our Trip Planner....

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Zambezi Head Office
Tel: +44 (1548) 830059
Africa House, Poundwell St, Modbury, UK