Zambia
RICH CULTURAL IMMERSION
Zambia
Whilst Zambia is now one of Africa’s most urbanised countries, much of the country remains wild, underdeveloped and unspoilt, with a great percentage of land allocated by the government to conservation projects, national parks and game management areas. Many of these parks are home to incredible numbers of Africa’s most-feted wild mammals and extraordinary birdlife.
You can’t talk about Zambia without mentioning Victoria Falls—a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Safari Experiences
Liuwa Plains National Park
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If you are looking for something unique during your time in Zambia, Liuwa Plains is a great opportunity to experience something new. This park is not necessarily where you will see the largest density of wildlife, however you are sure to experience vast open plains. This area is particularly flat, making it a great opportunity to take advantage of the large open spaces.
South Luangwa National Park
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As one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, South Luangwa brings ample opportunities to see a high concentration of African wildlife in and around the Luangwa River. This major system is the lifeline to this national park, as it serves as a central point for which to see and encounter wildlife up close, with no shortage of animals making their way to the river daily.
Kafue National Park
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Kafue National Park is Zambia’s largest national park and also impressively, the second largest national park in the world. Covering 22,500 square kilometers in Western Zambia, Kafue National Park is roughly the same size as the country of Wales. The park is known for its abundant wildlife, especially around the Kafue river, which runs north to south through the park.
Zambia is famous for pioneering the walking safari
Some say Zambia is the best kept secret in Africa, an undiscovered mecca for a variety of safari and game viewing activities. It is a raw slice of Africa friendly and with many unspoiled wild places worthy of any pioneer! Zambia is a landlocked country situated mostly on a plateau with great valleys hills and some mountains, the Zambezi is the main river with its tributaries of Luangwa and Kafue. Zambia shares borders with several countries namely Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania.
There are 3 great natural lakes in northern Zambia, Bangweulu, Mweru (shared with the DR of Congo) and the southern section of Lake Tanganyika - one of the deepest natural lakes in the world. On the southern border of Zambia is Lake Kariba, which is the largest man-made lake in Africa and one of the largest in the world, further round is the magnificent Victoria Falls, the source of endless fascination and adventure.
“I know it sounds cliche, but there is just nothing like being in the African bush. An African safari is one of the best vacations one can have.”