Zambia begins where David Livingstone was once led, feverish and disbelieving, to Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders”. Now known as Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River’s most famous feature leads to steep basalt-walled gorges, and on to Lake Kariba. But it is downstream of Kariba that you will find the river’s best kept secret.

In the Lower Zambezi Valley, the river follows the trace of an ancient continental rift, between steep-sided mountains. Watered year-round, the vast flat area between the two escarpment ranges forms an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a unique ecosystem. Teeming with fish, the river supports a truly astounding bird population. Reed banks and islands are home to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo and zebra, amongst countless others.

Royal Zambezi Lodge is located on the bank of the Zambezi at one of its broadest points. With 3km of river frontage, Royal Zambezi Lodge borders the Lower Zambezi National Park and sits within a Game Management Area.