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- Zambezi Riverfront and Islands — The river is the park’s spine: braided channels, small islands and reed-lined banks that hold hippos, crocs and family herds of elephants coming to drink. It’s endlessly photogenic at dawn and provides a different feel from the usual open-savanna parks.
- Game Drives — Big Game Viewing — Open savanna and river-edge grasslands attract elephants, buffalo, lion and sometimes leopard; dry season (May-Oct) gives the best, most concentrated sightings. Drives are the easiest way to cover lots of ground and watch animals moving to and from the river.
- Birdlife Spectacle — The Zambezi corridor is a bird magnet: African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and river skimmers are common, plus migratory visitors depending on the season. Bring decent bins — it’s a real treat
- Zambezi Riverfront and Islands — The river is the park’s spine: braided channels, small islands and reed-lined banks that hold hippos, crocs and family herds of elephants coming to drink. It’s endlessly photogenic at dawn and provides a different feel from the usual open-savanna parks.
- Game Drives — Big Game Viewing — Open savanna and river-edge grasslands attract elephants, buffalo, lion and sometimes leopard; dry season (May-Oct) gives the best, most concentrated sightings. Drives are the easiest way to cover lots of ground and watch animals moving to and from the river.
- Birdlife Spectacle — The Zambezi corridor is a bird magnet: African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and river skimmers are common, plus migratory visitors depending on the season. Bring decent bins — it’s a real treat for slow, patient mornings.
- Sunset Boat Cruises — Short, relaxed cruises on the Zambezi put you right at hippo pools, crocodile-lined banks and riverside game in golden light. Personal favorite — nothing beats riverside wildlife with a cold drink as the sky goes orange.
- Guided Walking Safaris and River Trails — Walking with a guide along the riverbank and floodplain gets you onto game paths and into quieter birding spots; tracks, insects and tiny mammals come alive at ground level. It’s intimate and you learn more about spoor, plants and river ecology than from a vehicle.
- Old Drift Lookout and Picnic Sites — A small historical viewpoint/picnic area that looks over the river toward the Victoria Falls area and the spray beyond. It’s a peaceful spot to pause, snap a view and imagine the old settler camps that once stood there.
- Seasonal Floodplains and Backwaters — When the water shifts you get new islands, flooded grasslands and concentrated wildlife — great for photography and seeing how the river sculpts the landscape. Conditions change fast, so each visit can feel like a different park.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.