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Fact File Intro |Victoria Falls | The Lower Zambezi | African Safaris | Package Tours | Trip Planner |
Mwambashi River Lodge
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The Lower Zambezi National Park is a relatively unexplored National Park in Zambia being less known than the likes of the Luangwa and the Kafue. It is approximately 4 000 kilometres square in extent and is situated in the Lower Zambezi, the Chongwe River forming the western boundary (opposite Mana Pools Head Quarters) and the Musensenshi River forming the eastern boundary. Mwambashi River Lodge is situated in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park on the northern banks of the river, directly opposite Chikwenya Island and the eastern boundary of the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. Wildlife at Mwambashi River LodgeOf all the activities and properties operated by Safari Par Excellence, Mwambashi River Lodge has the greatest wildlife opportunities. The Lower Zambezi National Park is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo and lion are common. Regular plains game sightings include kudu, zebra, impala, warthog, bushbuck and baboons. There are large pods of hippo in the river directly in front of the lodge, as well as crocodile. Night drives are an option at Mwambashi and leopard, hyena, porcupine, civet, genet and honeybadger are commonly sighted. Wild-dog and Cheetah do occur in the Lower Zambezi National Park, but are not common sightings. The diversity of birdlife is impressive. Accommodation at Mwambashi River LodgeThe lodge accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in large walk-in tents on wooden platforms with ensuite toilet, shower and handbasin. The central dining area is on a raised platform under thatch with an open balcony overlooking the river. There is a bar and toilet on the ground level under the same thatched roof. The lodge is sold on an all-inclusive basis, with the exception of a National Parks Entry fee of US$ 20.00 per person (one off payment) and if fishing, a National Parks Fishing Permit fee of US$5.00 per person per day, which is payable direct in cash, on arrival. Activities at Mwambashi River Lodge
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TransfersRoad and boat transfers ex Kariba with stopover for tea, drinks and
lunch at Chongwe Canoe Camp (+/- 7 hrs). Jeki Airstrip 15 degrees 38 minutes south Departure times and meeting placesClients requesting road and boat transfers to Mwambashi River Lodge will be required to meet in Kariba at the Cutty Sark Hotel at 09.30 am. Safari Par Excellence require that all clients overnight in Kariba the night before to avoid clients being left behind (there is ONLY ONE transfer per day). Customs and Immigration formalities are cleared on either side of the Kariba Dam Wall and clients road transfer to the Kafue River (+/- 2 Hours). A boat transfer down the Kafue River to the Zambezi Confluence and down the Zambezi River to Chongwe takes +/- 1-hr 45 minutes. Lunch is enjoyed at our Canoe camp on the Chongwe River before connecting with a game drive to Mwambashi River Lodge (+/- 2 hours). The most efficient and enjoyable access is to charter into
Jeki Airstrip. The strip is situated +/- 5 kilometres east of the lodge. A
charter service can be arranged with "Air Waves" and clients
wishing to charter in from or out to Lusaka, Mfuwe, Livingstone, Kariba or
Harare, can do so on request. The charter will fly into Jeki airstrip. Group size for bookingsMinimum number: 2 Passengers Maximum number: 16 Passengers Age restrictionsThe minimum age restriction at Mwambashi River Lodge is 15 years. There is no maximum age restriction. |
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Client requirementsGuests are asked to please keep their luggage down to a minimum and preferably in soft holdall bags. Excess baggage and valuables can be kept safely at our office in Kariba and collected on your return. Requirements include:- InsuranceTravel and medical insurance is COMPULSORY for all clients. Please ensure you have arranged this insurance prior to leaving so as to cover unexpected medical expenses and loss/theft of personal effects. Season15 May - 31 October (closed during the rainy season) Additional information
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