Highlights of Zambia
- Safari in South Luangwa National Park
- One of the best game viewing destinations in Africa, the home of the walking safari and a wonderful place to see leopard. Pristine and wild, this is one for the safari purist.
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- Go birdwatching in Bangweulu Wetlands
- Seasonally flooded grass plains that support a rich diversity of water birds. Shoebill Stork and black lechwe, incredibly rare elsewhere, are abundant here.
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- See the tree climbing lions of Busanga Plains
- The centrepiece of the Kafue, home to tree climbing lions and the only place in Zambia where you can see cheetah. Helicopter flights over the plains are truly stunning.
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- Visit the remote Kafue National Park
- A huge, magical wilderness of majestic rivers, picturesque woodland and vast floodplains. Despite luxury camps and great wildlife, it still feels entirely unexplored.
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- Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park
- One of Africa’s most scenic wildlife areas, concentrated around the mighty Zambezi River. The floodplains, grasslands and tall forest support fantastic densities of big game.
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- Meet the local Kunda people in Kawaza Village
- A small, traditional village offering the chance to experience how the local Kunda people live. Authentic and unforced, guests dictate exactly how immersed in the lifestyle they wish to become.
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- View the spectacular Victoria Falls from Livingstone
- Victoria Falls, "the smoke that thunders", is one of the true natural wonders of the world. Livingstone offers thrilling excursions and boutique accommodation from which to see the Falls.
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- Visit the stately home of Shiwa N’gandu
- An incongruous stately home built in the remote north by eccentric Englishman Stewart Gore-Brown. Guests can enjoy all the treasures of the home or explore the area in nature drives and boat trips.
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- Go on a walking safari in North Luangwa National Park
- Just north of the more famous South Luangwa, this is even more wild and rugged. A fantastic walking area with very few camps and excellent numbers of lion and buffalo.
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Zambia - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Chattering and throwing monkey oranges on the roof of your cottage, the monkeys start your day before the sun does.
Stumbling out into the misty morning, a cup of coffee in hand, you watch as the sun rises over a broad snaking river. A breeding herd of elephant soundlessly descends the dusty bank to drink. The sun turns the glassy water pink, crocodiles stir and a fish eagle’s screech pierces the air. Welcome to Zambia - you have arrived in the wild heart of Africa.
Zambia is the home of the walking safari
The home of the walking safari, Zambia’s prolific game is especially exhilarating when encountered on foot. Elephant, lion, wild dog, spotted hyena, giraffe and puku are just some of the game you will see. Once you’ve approached a hundredstrong herd of buffalo on foot, game-viewing from a vehicle may never give quite the same thrill. At night there are drives to search for leopard, the spotlight seeking the reflection of its eyes in the undergrowth. Bushbabies leap from tree to tree and honeybadgers and porcupines can be seen foraging in the undergrowth.
Tree-climbing lions
From the tree-climbing lions of the Busanga Plains to the numerous hippo pods of the South Luangwa, Zambia is untamed, unexplored and as wild as it has ever been.
Popular Places to visit in Zambia
Seeing Victoria Falls has to be one of life's most memorable experiences. Nearby is Livingstone town, where you can stay or arrange various activities such as boat/kayak trips or helicopter flights.
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With virtually no roads, the North Luangwa is perfect walking country. Game gravitates towards the river, particularly in the dry season, when it’s common to see buffalo, lion and hyena in healthy numbers.
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South Luangwa National Park is Zambia's most famous safari park. Most of the game viewing, of which there is plenty, is centred around the Luangwa River. Walking safaris are a speciality in the park.
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Kafue National Park is huge (22,000 square kilomentres), and so it's a place we recommend staying a few days. Here you can enjoy walking safaris, canoe trips, game drives and night drives.
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With its floodplains, grasslands and tall forests the Lower Zambezi Valley supports fantastic game densities. Activities in the park include walking safaris, game drives, boating and fishing.
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10 hours (direct to Lusaka from London)
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