The Lower Zambezi’s Reptile and Amphibian Life: Nature’s Hidden Gems
From Carmine Bee-eaters to the elusive African Pitta, the Lower Zambezi’s 400-plus bird species promise remarkable sightings and shifting spectacles for birders and safari-goers alike.
Birding in the Lower Zambezi
From Carmine Bee-eaters to the elusive African Pitta, the Lower Zambezi’s 400-plus bird species promise remarkable sightings and shifting spectacles for birders and safari-goers alike.
Why the Lower Zambezi Should Be Your Next Safari Destination
Far from the crowds and close to the wild, the Lower Zambezi blends water, wilderness, and culture in a way few places can. Explore what makes it one of Africa’s most compelling safari destinations.
Hooked on The Lower Zambezi: Fishing Edition
Discover the thrill of fishing the Lower Zambezi River with Zambezi Grande. From tigerfish to vundu, explore top species, techniques, and what makes this wild waterway a bucket-list destination.
Meet the Guides of Zambezi Grande
It’s no secret that guides are the soul of the safari experience. With intimate knowledge of the Lower Zambezi and passion as vast as the river itself, our guiding team transforms every game drive, walk, cruise, and fishing trip into a deeply personal connection with nature.
Romance Blossoms on the Banks of the Zambezi
Feel a world away with the one you love at Zambezi Grande. From intimate dinners under a starlit sky to activities spanning water and land just beyond your doorstep, this is more than just a romantic getaway—it’s an unforgettable escape in untouched nature, designed to celebrate your love in the most enchanting way.
Highlights of Zambezi Grande’s 2024 Season
This year, Zambezi Grande welcomed visitors from over 35 countries, each drawn by the call of Africa’s wild heart. Guests from all corners of the globe shared the lodge’s intimate connection to the river, wildlife, and the unique charm of the region.
A Seasonal Guide to the Lower Zambezi
Whether you’re captivated by the wildlife encounters of the dry season or the lush, bird-filled splendour of the green season, Zambezi Grande, operating from 1 April to 30 November each year, offers a range of experiences in the wild.
World Hippo Day
Beady eyes and flicking ears skimming the surface of the water, accompanied by the occasional signature “wheeze-honk” and you are undoubtedly among the world’s third largest mammal. The hippopotamus derives its name from the Greek words ‘hippos’ which means horse and ‘potamos’ meaning river. February 15th is World Hippo Day, and an occasion for us […]
The Grande Story
Privately commissioned by a Lusaka-based family, the brief for the main lodge was to resemble a 1900’s Namibian landmark, originally designed by a German-trained architect. A fascinating and complex conception, the purpose and function has always been the same; to accommodate the spirit of adventurous exploration through comfort and leisure. The family used to holiday […]
