National Park

Zambezi National Park

Matabeleland North900m56,000 ha

Located upstream of Victoria Falls, this park offers game viewing along the Zambezi River. Popular for fishing and wildlife watching with the backdrop of the mighty Zambezi.

Best time to visit

Year-round

Province

Matabeleland North

Elevation

900m

Area

56,000 ha

Why This Place Matters

Important river ecosystem


What You Can Do Here

Available Activities6
Game drivesRiver cruisesFishingCanoeingBird watchingWalking safaris
Must-Do Experiences

Fish for tiger fish

Sunset cruise on Zambezi

Game drive along river

Spot elephants drinking

Canoe safari

Bird watch for fish eagles

Watch hippos at dusk

Visit fishing camps


Wildlife Guide

5 species

African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Sable Antelope

Hippotragus niger

Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Hippo

Hippopotamus amphibius


Habitats & Vegetation

Forest

Woodland

Savanna


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