Mwambashi River Lodge - Zambezi River

Situated deep within the relatively unexplored Lower Zambezi National Park directly opposite Chikwenya Island and on the eastern boundary of Mana Pools, lies Mwambashi River Lodge.

Mwambashi accommodates 16 guests in large comfortable East African style safari tents built on raised wooden platforms. Each unit has an en-suite shower, toilet and handbasin. The accommodation units are tastefully appointed using vibrant ethnic colours and fabrics and yellow wood furnishings. All have private balconies offering superb private views over the Zambezi River.

Mwambashi Lodge is renowned for its fine cuisine and excellent service. Guests enjoy meals including full three-course dinners in a central thatched dining area which leads into a comfortable lounge with a well stocked reference library.

Overlooking the River and adjacent to the main complex is a raised balcony which is ideal for enjoying sundowners or simply relaxing or reading during the heat of the day.

Mwambashi's unique location makes it the ultimate safari destination. Of all the SafPar lodges, Mwambashi offers guests the greatest wildlife viewing opportunities.

The National Park is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo. Lion are common and plains game is abundant. Both early morning and late afternoon game drives are available to take fullest advantage of these opportunities. The Lodge also conducts night drives when leopard, hyena, civet and genet are often sighted.

Zambezi sunset The impressive diversity of birdlife within the valley makes it an ornithologist's paradise.

As can be expected, the River itself forms a focal point of many of Mwambashi's game activities. Comfortable pontoons take clients on sundowner cruises and game viewing trips whilst short canoe safaris are available for the more adventurous.

Serious naturalists and conservation-minded guests will be interested in the scientific project to study the African Wild Dog that used to be based at Mwambashi. Although recognised as an endangered species, the area boasts a healthy population of these unique animals.

Access to Mwambashi River Lodge is normally by air charter directly into the camp's 1000m airstrip from either Livingstone or Lusaka. The alternative is by road and boat with transfers available from Kariba and Lusaka.

Additional information

Mwambashi River Lodge fact sheet: full details on accommodation, activities, transfers and planning info
Map of the Lower Zambezi: pick up some bearings on the location of Mwambashi
African Safari options: ideas for safaris along the course of the Zambezi River
Photo Gallery: a gallery of full display pictures taken at Mwambashi River Lodge
Safari combinations: consider Mwambashi River Lodge in conjunction with some of the other Safari Par Excellence properties and safari options
African Wild Dog Project: newsletter and information on the Wild Dog Safari

Mwambashi River Lodge

Notes | Bookings | Fact file

Low Season (01 April - 30 June & November)
Luxury Double/Twin Room, fully inclusive basis: US$ 565 pp sharing
Zambezi Suite, fully inclusive basis: US$ 1,400 (couple sharing per night)
High Season (01 July - 31 October)
Luxury Double/Twin Room, fully inclusive basis: US$ 665 pp sharing
Zambezi Suite, fully inclusive basis: US$ 1,600 (couple sharing per night)
(These rates are fully inclusive accommodation, meals, drinks, activities and national park fees)

Lodge is closed during rainy season December to 31 March
Air charters, road and boat transfer details available on request

Mwambashi River Lodge, Zambia

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