Lower Zambezi National Park

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Lower Zambezi National Park

IUCN Category II - National Park

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in the Lower Zambezi National Park

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in the Lower Zambezi National Park

location Middle reaches of the Zambezi , Zambia
surface 4092 km²
Geographical location 15 ° 45 ′  S , 29 ° 20 ′  E Coordinates: 15 ° 45 ′ 0 ″  S , 29 ° 20 ′ 0 ″  E
Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
Lower Zambezi National Park
Setup date 1983

The Lower-Zambezi National Park (English Lower Zambezi National Park ) is located on the Zambian River from Zimbabwe Mana Pools in Zambia on the middle reaches of the Zambezi between Kariba Dam and the mouth of the Luangwa just above the Cabora Bassa lake .

The park covers 4092 km² and is considered to be little developed for tourism, although there are numerous lodges and camps and tours by car and boat are offered. However, the area next to the immediate floodplain of the river is so mountainous that it is almost impossible to develop with roadways and it is also insurmountable for animals. The park's animal population is large, but not as diverse as in South Luangwa National Park .

The park can be reached via Chirundu in Zambia.

landscape

The landscape is shaped by the changing water level of the Zambezi. There are riverside landscapes, islands, sandbanks and pools. Drier areas are covered with a forest of mahogany , ebony , baobab and wild figs . The river and the flood plain are bordered by steep cliffs.

Wildlife

Since the permanently water-bearing ponds are the only water source in the wide area in the dry season, numerous animals gather here. The area is therefore popular for viewing large animals. These include the African elephant , African buffalo , leopard, and cheetah . Numerous Nile crocodiles and hippos from the Zambezi, which dries up in summer, retreat to the few remaining waters.

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