KIAMBI LOWER ZAMBEZI - "The Place of the Rain Tree"

Kiambi Lower Zambezi is your first gentle, mellow taste of the Lower Zambezi, and sets the uniquely African stage for your forthcoming journey of discovery…

Rest your elbows on the balustrade of Kiambi's elevated teak deck, and absorb the might of the Zambezi and the Kafue Rivers…

Sense the promise below the surface …

Under and beyond you, the waters stretches as far as the eye can see; left and right, you'll witness a glorious unfolding of the sunrises and sunsets to take your breath away; and for stargazers, a glittering scene of splendour is played out nightly ...

And you have seats in the front row!

We welcome you to Kiambi Lower Zambezi!

About Kiambi Safari

Kiambi Safari owns and operates an exclusive lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley - Kiambi Lower Zambezi, situated in the Chiawa Game Management area of the Zambezi Valley, in a prime location on the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers. We welcomed our first guests at Kiambi Lower Zambezi in May 1999 and have from our inception, enchanted one and all by truly capturing the essence of the Lower Zambezi. Kiambi Lower Zambezi offers a unique composite experience, a rare combination of Africa's culture, scenery and wildlife. This is "The real Africa".

We at Kiambi Safari developed the eco-sensitive Kiambi Lower Zambezi and all its facilities, in a strategically chosen area, to blend into a natural bush environment amongst the native flora and enjoy the surrounding scenery to the fullest. We view our contribution to conservation and the integration of the local community into this project, in a very committed light as the uplifting of the community and responsible tourism goes hand in hand at Kiambi Safari.

The combination of spacious, comfortable luxury air conditioned chalets, luxury thatched tented chalets, self-catering accommodation and camping facilities, all with breathtaking views over the Zambezi River, together with the aura of untouched Africa, promotes an invigorating sense of harmony and well-being. Our committed, dedicated team of professional guides at Kiambi Lower Zambezi poses an intimate knowledge of the area, its wildlife and birdlife. Their extensive experience enables them to draw out the very best the Lower Zambezi has to offer. Common animals sighted all year round from Kiambi Lower Zambezi are elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile. Further down the river within the Lower Zambezi National Park, lion and hyena are regularly sighted. Leopard and wild dog are not uncommon.

Kiambi Lower Zambezi is a traditional Zambian safari lodge based in Kufue in Zambia offering Luxury Safari Holidays in Zambia with numerous activities. Offering 8 air conditioned chalets, Kiambi specialize in offering visitors a true Zambia safari experience which include fishing, canoe and boat safaris. Guests may choose the air conditioned chalet, or even a tent at our campsite.

The Best Time To Visit Kiambi Lower Zambezi

The best time to visit will vary according to your particular interest. If it is …

Game viewing: by boat is year round; and self-drive by vehicle May to December - with October being a particularly good month for game viewing. The most common large mammals being elephant and buffalo; with lion and hyena common within the Lower Zambezi National Park, or on the opposite banks in Zimbabwe. Visitors may enjoy regular sightings of leopard and wild dog. A self-drive game drive into the Lower Zambezi National Park is a must, if you have your own vehicle, to explore the National Park.

Scenery: Exceptional and breathtaking scenery of the rivers and plains with the mountain backdrop of the Zambezi Escarpment. Year round.

Birdlife: Trumpeter hornbill, Meyer's parrot, Lilian's lovebird and Narina Trogon are but a few of the bird species which can be observed in the Zambezi Valley. Excellent from December to April, good from May to November.

Tiger fishing: The Zambezi River is renowned for tiger fish, legendary for their ferocious fighting ability. Fishing is best between September and November.