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Game Drive Zambezi National Park

A half-day game drive through Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe’s riverside wilderness just minutes from Victoria Falls town, tracking the park’s resident lion prides, elephant and general game along the Zambezi River’s edge from an open safari vehicle.

Lions in Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe

Overview

Game Drive Overview

Zambezi National Park runs along the Zambezi River immediately upstream of Victoria Falls, and this half-day game drive is the most affordable way to get into the bush without leaving Zimbabwe or crossing a border. The park is best known for its lion prides, and the riverfront draws elephant, buffalo and a wide range of plains game and birdlife throughout the year.

Because the park sits right on Victoria Falls’ doorstep, this drive suits both first-time visitors on a tight schedule and repeat travelers looking for a lower-cost game viewing add-on to their itinerary, without sacrificing a genuine wild-Africa experience.

What To Expect

How The Drive Unfolds

Part1

Pickup & Park Entry

A short transfer from your Victoria Falls accommodation to the Zambezi National Park gate, with your guide briefing you on the route and what to look for.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Part2

Riverside Game Drive

An open-vehicle drive along the Zambezi River and through the park’s woodland and grassland, tracking lion, elephant, buffalo and general game with stops for photography.

Zambezi National Park
Part3

Return To Victoria Falls

Transfer back to your accommodation once the drive concludes, with the rest of your day free.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

What’s Included

  • Return transfer from your Victoria Falls accommodation
  • Open-vehicle game drive with licensed guide
  • Bottled water on the drive

What’s Excluded

  • Zambezi National Park entry fee (US$18pp, paid separately)
  • Meals
  • Drinks beyond bottled water
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

Good To Know

Practical Details

  • Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours, including transfers
  • Best time: May–October, when dry-season game concentrates along the river
  • Note: Morning and afternoon departures available — we’ll confirm the best slot for lion activity when you book

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Zambezi National Park is known for its lion prides and healthy general game — elephant, buffalo, giraffe, various antelope and prolific birdlife along the riverfront — though as with any wild game drive, sightings are never guaranteed.
The park borders Victoria Falls town directly, so pickup and drive time to the entrance gate is short — most of your time is spent inside the park itself, not in transit.
Yes, an open-sided 4x4 game viewer with raised seating for clear sightlines and photography, driven by an experienced, licensed guide who keeps a safe, respectful distance from all wildlife.

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