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Face to Face with Nature ZAMBIA magic continued

Blessed with awe-inspiring natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, massive water bodies, vast open spaces and even its own beach, Zambia offers unforgettable adventures. Here, in the warm heart of Africa, you will find some of the finest safari experiences on the planet, including face to face encounters with nature at its most wild. Spectacular waterways provide adrenaline-filled thrills or a leisurely playground of activities fit for all ages. Everything one can ask for in an adventure and then some.

Lower Zambezi National Park

If you have ever sat with your early morning coffee in Nyamepi Camp in Mana Pools and gazed across the Zambezi river, consider yourself blessed. You have laid eyes on Lower Zambezi National Park, running along the northern side of the Zambezi River.

Together these two parks ensure that this stretch of the Zambezi remains largely untouched and is worth exploring by boat. For Zambia, this is also the last stretch of the Zambezi before it leaves the country into Mozambique (hence the name, Lower Zambezi). A word of caution, though: visit this park sooner rather than later to ensure you can still enjoy its unspoilt splendour. The Zambian government has thought it reasonable to grant a license for an open-pit copper mine inside the park, which may harper your future visits.

While this park offers no campsites, it does boast some stunning luxury lodges and

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