Zambia Fly Fishing Lodges

Zambia offers one of Africa’s most exciting combinations of wilderness, wildlife, rivers, and adventure travel, making it a natural fit for anglers seeking a stand-alone safari and fishing option, or a fantastic safari add-on option that can perfectly pair with a second African fishing destination. Long known for its national parks, remote camps, professional guides, and authentic bush experiences, Zambia remains one of the continent’s best destinations for travelers who want real Africa without the crowds or exorbitant costs. With reliable access through Lusaka, short in-country flights, and a setting that offers both fishing and world-class wildlife, Zambia is an ideal option for anglers, couples, families, and mixed-interest groups looking to round out an Africa trip with something wild, memorable, and completely different.

The Lower Zambezi National Park is especially compelling, with the Zambezi River forming the park’s southern boundary and creating a spectacular corridor of channels, islands, floodplains, and game-rich riverbanks. Elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, wild dog, and abundant plains game are all found here, often viewed from boats, vehicles, canoes, or even on foot. For anglers, the Lower Zambezi is home to one of Africa’s most iconic freshwater species: the tigerfish. Fast, aggressive, powerful, and armed with teeth that seem almost prehistoric, tigerfish are a legitimate gamefish and a perfect target for adventurous fly anglers.