Safaris at Nsofu River cruise
Sunset cruises depart the lodge at 4 pm, and will take you up and downstream to view the late afternoon activities of the abundant wildlife that call the Zambezi their home.
From bush buck and water buck on the lookout for predators, to elephant coming down to the water to drink and play, hippos wallowing and crocodiles cruising in the river – even lions sunning themselves on the banks of the river. The Zambezi at sunset is truly an amazing, enchanting experience. You will arrive back at the lodge just after sunset – around 6 pm to 6.30 pm depending on the time of year.
Bird watching
Whether you are already a hardcore bird-enthusiast or never thought about 'birding' before in your life: after your first safari to the Lower Zambezi, birds will win over your heart. 378 species have been recorded here, including many species of eagle, heron, stork and bee-eater.
And just considering the kingfishers (both beautifully coloured and black and white species) you'll find that the pied, giant, woodland, malachite and brown-hooded kingfishers are all common here. Similarly, the river is frequented by darters, cormorants, egrets, storks and fish eagles that are often seen perching in trees, overlooking the water.
The Lower Zambezi is also rich in wading birds, both resident and migrant; uncommon residents include ospreys, spoonbills and African skimmers. No worries if all these names don't ring a bell: your guide will tell you where to focus your binoculars and share plenty of bird-factoids.