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Wildlife & Animals in Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi Safaris Lower Zambezi National Park

There is plenty of wildlife in Lower Zambezi National Park. Elephants and buffalo are abundant in the Dry season. Predators are usually very relaxed, which allows for special sightings; perhaps a leopard interacting with her cubs, or a pride of lions on a hunt. Spotted hyenas are always looking for an opportunity to scavenge off these big cats.

  • Abundant
  • Common
  • Occasional
  • Rare
  • None
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
None
Hippo
Abundant
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
None
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Lion
Common
Leopard
Common
Cheetah
None
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional

Wildlife Highlights

Large packs of wild dogs roam the Zambezi Valley, and if they are in the area, there is no better place to witness these endangered predators in action. As Africa’s most successful hunters they are incredibly energetic and fast, which makes following them on a mission very exciting. Here they prey on anything from impala, waterbuck, greater kudu and even buffalo.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The Dry season runs from May to October, and it’s the best time for wildlife viewing in Lower Zambezi. Animals gather at the river, and the bush is thinner which makes spotting wildlife easier. Prime viewing time is between July and October. Animals disperse in the Wet season (November to April), and elephants retreat to higher ground away from the main game-drive circuits.


Wildlife Photos

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