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Zambezi River Maps

High-resolution, zoomable maps of the Zambezi River — created for travellers planning tiger fishing trips and overland routes to destinations in Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Accommodation and camping options are included on the maps where relevant.

Upper • Middle • Lower Zambezi
Tiger fishing areas
Accommodation & camping options
St Lucia, South Africa based support
Quick tip: These maps are large and detailed. On slower connections, give each map a moment to load, then zoom in for the best detail.

Overview

What you get

  • High-resolution Zambezi River maps, split into clear river sections.
  • Practical route context for overland travelers.
  • Marked accommodation and camping options in key fishing areas (where listed on the maps).

Ideal for

  • Tiger fishing travelers (Barotseland, Deka, Lower Zambezi Valley and beyond).
  • Overland trips linking Livingstone / Victoria Falls, Chobe, and onward routes.
  • Anyone wanting to understand distance, access points, and river sections quickly.

Need help choosing sections?

Message us your dates + route + whether this is mainly fishing or sightseeing. We’ll point you to the most relevant map sections.

What travelers can expect

The Zambezi is long, varied and seasonal. Planning becomes much easier when you break the river into Upper, Middle and Lower sections — each with different access, scenery, and fishing patterns.

These maps were compiled from Google Maps and enriched with additional notes and practical options. They’re designed to help you visualize where you are on the river, where the key access points are, and how the major stretches connect between countries.

Practical information

How to use the maps

  • Click the thumbnail to open the large map.
  • Zoom in for detailed labels and accommodation/camping notes.
  • Allow time to load: high-resolution files can be slow on mobile networks.

Best time of year (fishing focus)

  • Upper Zambezi: May – October
  • Middle Zambezi: May – October
  • Lower Zambezi: August – November (often best weather + fishing)

What to bring

  • Offline navigation backup (printed map or offline app).
  • Sun protection and hydration plan.
  • Fishing tackle matched to the section you’re targeting.

Booking / route reminder

Popular areas and limited-availability camps can fill up in peak travel months. If you already have dates, make inquiries early to keep the best options open.

Zambezi River map gallery


Zambezi River Map 1 - Upper Zambezi: NW Zambia
                  and Barotseland (Angola border to Barotse flood
                  plain)

Zambezi Map 1 – Upper Zambezi

NW Zambia and Barotseland

North Western Zambia is well known as a top tiger fishing region, with big fish and low pressure in remote stretches.

Zambezi River Map 2 - Upper Zambezi: Barotse
                  Flood Plain to Katimo Mulilo

Zambezi Map 2 – Upper Zambezi

Barotse Flood Plain to Katimo Mulilo

Zambezi River Map 3 - Upper Zambezi: Katimo
                  Mulilo to Victoria Falls with tiger fishing notes

Zambezi Map 3 – Upper Zambezi

Katimo Mulilo to Victoria Falls

Zambezi River Map 4 - Middle Zambezi: Victoria
                  Falls to Lake Kariba including Deka access

Zambezi Map 4 – Middle Zambezi

Victoria Falls to Lake Kariba

Zambezi River Map 6 - Lower Zambezi: Lake Kariba
                  to Cahora Bassa Dam

Zambezi Map 6 – Lower Zambezi

Lake Kariba to Cahora Bassa Dam

Zambezi River Map 7 - Lower Zambezi: Lake Cahora
                  Bassa map

Zambezi Map 7 – Lower Zambezi

Lake Cahora Bassa

Zambezi River Map 8 - Lower Zambezi: Cahora Bassa
                  to Marrumeu near the Zambezi Delta

Zambezi Map 8 – Lower Zambezi

Cahora Bassa to Marrumeu

Why plan with Extreme Nature Tours & Travel cc

  • Local knowledge: practical route logic and travel planning support built over years.
  • Based in St Lucia – South Africa: real-world Southern Africa travel context.
  • Personal service: fast answers via WhatsApp and email to reduce planning friction.
  • Safety emphasis: we encourage planning around conditions, access, distances and seasonality.

Get help with your Zambezi planning

Send us your dates and route (e.g., Livingstone → Chobe → Okavango or Barotseland fishing focus), and we’ll point you to the best map sections and planning notes for your trip.

Which map section should I use for Barotseland and the flood plain?

Start with Zambezi Map 1 and Map 2 (Upper Zambezi) for NW Zambia, Barotseland and the Barotse flood plain.

What are the best months for tiger fishing on the Zambezi?

Upper and Middle Zambezi are typically best May–October. Lower Zambezi often fishes very well August–November, with more comfortable weather.

Can you help me choose accommodation and access points?

Yes — WhatsApp us with your dates and the section you’re targeting, and we’ll help you focus on the right access points and options marked on the maps.

Keywords
Zambezi Map | Zambezi River Map | Barotseland Accommodation | Barotse Fishing
Zambezi Tiger Fishing Trips | Zambezi Fishing Maps | Detailed maps of the Zambezi River
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