The Mascot Trail – A Nzovu Rundu Game Drive

Follow our famous characters into the wild they call home. At Nzovu Rundu Luxury Camp, the curious traveler is invited to explore the abundant Lower Zambezi National Park on a game drive unlike any other.

The Mascot Trail – A Nzovu Rundu Game Drive

Follow legendary characters into the wild they call home. At Nzovu Rundu, The Mascot Trail is a game drive through Lower Zambezi National Park – not a checklist safari, but a living story. Search for Papa Rundu and Baby Rundu the elephants, Kandingo the buffalo, Kiboko the hippo, Alibaba and his forty thieves (a baboon troop), and Dicksons' waterbuck herd. Explore famous lookouts: Hippo City (grunting pods), Twin Baobab (ancient giants), Baobab Hotel (leopard hideout), Discovery Channel (nonstop wildlife action), and Cuba 1985 – a clearing of graceful Havana palm trees where lions rest. Small groups, open 4x4 vehicles, expert guides, bush coffee, and sundowners complete the luxury experience. Morning and afternoon drives offer golden light, cooler temperatures, and peak predator activity. The Mascot Trail delivers not just animals, but personalities – and an unforgettable safari.

Properties Offering The Mascot Trail – A Nzovu Rundu Game Drive

Nzovu Rundu Luxury Camp

Where the Wild Mascots Roam

The Mascot Trail is named for the beloved icons who roam these plains. You will search for Papa Rundu the elephant, the wise old bull who knows every hidden spring. Watch Baby Rundu kick up dust beside his mother. Find Kandingo the buffalo standing sentinel on a termite mound. Listen for Kiboko the hippo grunting from the shallows, and scan the treetops for Alibaba and his Forty Thieves – the boisterous baboon troop that owns the skyline. Dicksons’ herd of waterbuck grazes the floodplains, and the orchestra of fish eagles calls from every channel.

On The Mascot Trail, you don’t just see wildlife. You meet characters. You learn their names, their habits, their territories. And you follow them into the wilderness they have ruled for generations.

Famous Lookout Spots – Front Row Seats to the Wild

Our expert guides will take you to the most legendary viewing points in the Lower Zambezi:

Hippo City – A deep pool where dozens of hippos jostle, yawn, and spray. Watch bulls challenge for dominance and mothers shepherd their calves. The grunts and bellows echo like a city waking up.
Twin Baobab – Two ancient giants standing side by side for centuries. From this lookout, scan the open savannah for elephants crossing between woodlands and the river. The baobabs frame every sunset like a cathedral window.
Baobab Hotel – A single, massive baobab with a hollow trunk so large it could shelter a family. Predators often rest in its shade. Leopards have been known to drape kills over its lower branches. A stop here feels like checking into nature’s most exclusive lodge.
Discovery Channel – A sweeping bend in the Zambezi where the action never stops. Crocodiles slide off sandbanks. Fish eagles dive. Herds of buffalo and zebra come to drink. It is called Discovery Channel because every visit delivers a scene worthy of documentary.
Cuba 1985 – A remote clearing where graceful Havana palm trees rise like sentinels against the Zambezi sky. Their tall, slender trunks and sweeping fronds create an almost tropical elegance – a hidden pocket of the Caribbean tucked into the African bush.

The Game Drive Experience – Crafted for the Curious Traveler

Open 4×4 safari vehicles – customised for unobstructed views, with cushioned seats and blankets for chilly mornings.
Small groups – maximum 2 guests per vehicle, ensuring personal attention and space. (Groups and family travel T&Cs Apply)
Morning or afternoon drives – golden light, cooler temperatures, and peak predator activity.
Bush coffee and sundowners – a floating bar setup at Baobab Hotel or Discovery Channel, complete with gourmet snacks and chilled drinks.
Expert guide and spotter – trained naturalists who know every mascot by name and every lookout by heart.

Zambezi Tiger Fishing

Tiger fishing on the Zambezi offers a focused river experience, combining skill and patience with the unpredictability of one of Africa’s most sought-after freshwater species.

The Mascot Trail – A Nzovu Rundu Game Drive