Zambezi National Park game drive Big Five safari: Expert guide

Three hours tracking lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo across the African savannah

A three-hour game drive through Zambezi National Park with a live guide in multiple languages, pickup included, and alcoholic beverages on board. You travel by vehicle through grasslands, woodlands and rocky outcrops looking for the Big Four and other wildlife, from sunrise or sunset depending on the departure time. The guide navigates the terrain and points out animal behavior, habitat details and bird species as the day unfolds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Game drive through African savannah

• Embark on game drive adventure
• Spot Big Four animals
• Observe various antelope species
• See other mammals like giraffes and zebras
• Watch diverse bird species
• Enjoy scenic African savannah landscapes
• Witness animal interactions and behaviors
• Experience sunrise and sunset views
• Explore unique habitats like wetlands and rivers

What’s included

• Pickup from your location.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• three hours in a vehicle through the park.
• alcoholic beverages on board.

Times

• Every day 06:00 08:00 10:00 15:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 20

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Ages Adult (15 to 90 years) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Infant (under 7): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Infant seats available

Operated by Galapa Safaris

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The experience

The game drive moves through Zambezi National Park in a vehicle with your guide, who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language. You'll travel during the golden light of sunrise or the warm glow of sunset (the times when wildlife is most active) scanning grasslands, woodlands and rocky outcrops for movement. Lions, leopards, elephants and Cape buffalo are the draw, but the park also holds giraffes, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, antelopes like impala and kudu, and a wide range of birds including eagles, vultures, storks and hornbills.

The guide reads the landscape and animal behavior as you go, pointing out predator-prey interactions, mating rituals and social dynamics that unfold in real time. You'll also pass through wetlands and rivers where different species gather, and the guide explains how each habitat shapes what lives there. Alcoholic beverages are on board, and the whole outing runs three hours from pickup to return.

Pickup is included in the booking. Park fees of $30 for the Zambian side are separate. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 14 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife am I likely to see on a Zambezi National Park game drive?

The Big Four (lion, leopard, elephant and Cape buffalo) are the main draw, along with giraffes, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs and various antelope species like impala, kudu and waterbuck. You'll also see a wide range of birds including eagles, vultures, storks and hornbills, and the guide points out animal interactions and behavior as they happen.

When do game drives take place in Zambezi National Park?

Drives run during sunrise or sunset, the times when wildlife is most active. Your guide will confirm the exact departure time when you book, and pickup from your location is included.

Is this game drive accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are also available if you're traveling with young children.