Lower Zambezi Escape
Where the River Breathes
The Journey
A floodplain wilderness pressed between the Zambezi and the escarpment. Drift through elephant crossings at dawn, fish for tigerfish at noon, sleep beneath the loudest stars in Africa.
Day by day.
Day 01
01 / 05
Fly-In · Royal Airstrip
Light-aircraft from Lusaka. Welcome canoe transfer to camp as hippos chorus the arrival.
Day 02
02 / 05
Channels at Dawn
Sunrise canoe trail through winterthorn islands. Afternoon game drive ends with sundowners on a Zambezi sandbank.
Day 03
03 / 05
Walking Safari
On foot with Chanda — tracking, signs, silence. Boat cruise home as elephants cross the river in silhouette.
Day 04
04 / 05
Tigerfish & Stars
Catch-and-release fly fishing, bush brunch on an island, private star-bed sleep-out under the Milky Way.
Day 05
05 / 05
Return
Final coffee at sunrise, light-aircraft to Lusaka, onward connection.
Accommodation
Where you sleep.
Chongwe River Camp
Tented Suite · Private Plunge
Nights 1–2
Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp
Riverfront Sky-Bed Suite
Nights 3–4
Expedition Vehicle
How you move.
Open-Sided Toyota Land Cruiser 79
Game-viewer spec · roof hatch · raised tier seating
View Full FleetYour Guide
Who walks with you.
Chanda Mulenga
Senior Walking Guide · Big Five Accredited
"One of fewer than forty guides in Zambia licensed to lead armed walking safaris. Quiet, exact, unforgettable."
Transparent, all-in.
Per guest · twin share · 5 days / 4 nights · fly-in
What's Included in the Estimate
Accommodation
Chongwe & Anabezi · 4 nights, full board + bar
$2,400
Expedition Vehicle
Open-sided Land Cruiser 79 game-viewer
$520
Driver-Guide
Chanda Mulenga · Big Five walking guide
$380
Fuel & In-Park Logistics
Drives, boat fuel, canoe support vehicle
$220
Airport Pickup & Light Aircraft
Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda ↔ Royal Airstrip return
$250
Park Fees & Conservation Levy
Lower Zambezi NP, bed-night levy, ZAWA
$120
Estimate From
Per guest · twin share · 5 days / 4 nights · fly-in
$3,890
— Single-supplement: +30%. Family-of-four buy-out available on request.
— Closed annually 15 Nov – 1 Apr (emerald season fly-camp variant on request).
Optional Eco Add-Ons
Layer in deeper meaning.
Tigerfish Fly-Fishing Day
+$280
Catch-and-release with specialist guide, tackle included
Star-Bed Sleep-Out
+$220
Private island deck under the Milky Way
Conservation Lower Zambezi Visit
+$110
Anti-poaching HQ & ranger Q&A · contribution included
Community School Project
+$60
Half-day visit with classroom contribution
All prices in USD · Final quote confirmed in writing before deposit
Everything is taken care of.
No hidden costs. No surprises. Every element of your journey has been considered, negotiated and curated so you simply arrive — and wonder.
Luxury Accommodation
Chongwe River Camp & Anabezi Luxury Tented Camp — full board + bar, private plunge & sky-bed suites.
Airport Pickup & Transfers
Return light-aircraft Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda ↔ Royal Airstrip. Canoe welcome transfer included.
Private 4×4 Expedition Vehicle
Open-sided Toyota Land Cruiser 79 — game-viewer spec, roof hatch, raised tier seating.
Professional Driver-Guide
Chanda Mulenga, Big Five accredited. One of fewer than forty licensed armed walking guides in Zambia.
Fuel & Vehicle Logistics
All drives, boat fuel, canoe support vehicle and in-park routing throughout the valley.
Selected Meals & Beverages
Full board with paired wines, premium spirits, bush brunches and chef-prepared island picnics.
Curated Safari Activities
Game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, boat cruises, catch-and-release fishing & star-bed sleep-out.
Park Fees & Levies
Lower Zambezi NP entry, bed-night levy, ZAWA permits and conservation contributions.
24/7 WhatsApp Concierge
Real-time assistance throughout your stay. One thread, every question answered.
All inclusions itemised in writing before deposit
What is not included.
International flights to / from Zambia
Travel visas & passport fees
Personal travel insurance (required)
Premium spirits, champagne & cellar wines
Optional helicopter activities (listed as add-ons)
Optional luxury room upgrades beyond twin-share
Personal shopping, laundry & gratuities
We believe in absolute clarity. The above items are either arranged independently by guests or can be organised through our concierge at an additional cost — simply ask via WhatsApp and we will handle every detail.
Reserve Your Journey
The Lower awaits.
Speak with our concierge to tailor dates, lodges and add-ons. No two Axonia journeys are alike.
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