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Write a User ReviewOn the Bank of the Mighty Zambezi
Although easily visited on a day trip, an overnight stay is recommended. We treated ourselves to a night on Tsowa Safari Island, a small jungle island in the heart of the park, accessible by boat transfer only. It was a very welcome retreat from the hustle
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and bustle of Victoria Falls and the perfect base for game drives and boat trips away from the crowds.
Above the Falls
Zambezi National Park adjoins the much greater attraction of Victoria Falls. I have enjoyed many nights in the inexpensive National Parks chalets, which are beautifully situated along the river upstream of the falls. Sable antelope still occur in decent numbers in the southern grasslands, and lion are also present. Otherwise this is a place to enjoy the wildlife of the riverbank, not only elephant, hippo and bushbuck, but also smaller mammals such as baboon and banded mongoose. There are also numerous riverine birds, including African finfoot, rock pratincole and African skimmer. Those who enjoy wilderness with few other visitors, and are not too worried about spotting game, will find this park to be an excellent retreat. This is especially so if they are already visiting the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, which is, of course, an amazing sight and a major tourist attraction.