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Experience the classic Zambian safari
Taking its name from the Zambezi River that flows through it, Zambia is a large landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is a well-known safari destination with a number of National Parks, great for the first-time safari goer and the seasoned traveller. Walking safaris are a highlight here, pioneered in the early 1960’s by Norman Carr. Zambia is not only a Big 5 safari destination but with over 750 bird species, is an excellent birding destination as well. It also offers unique sightings such as the Thornicroft species of giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest only found in the South Luangwa.
Get a taste of it all
Swim to the edge of the Victoria Falls, snorkel in Lake Tanganyika, walk across the Luangwa Valley, or watch elephants from the banks of the Zambezi River, Zambia offers incredible safari experiences to suit all travellers. This diverse country has some of the largest national parks in Africa so you can spend a significant amount of time here either in one location or perhaps combine a few national parks and fully indulge in what is on offer here - be it tracking big game on foot, up close with hippos on a canoe or from above on a hot air balloon over the Kafue. Chances are you will be back as there is always more to discover.
What you need
to know
Things that are worth knowing about when traveling to Zambia
Kasanka
Did you know the largest mammal migration is that of the African Straw-coloured Fruit Bat?
Between October and December each year, more than 10 million of these bats fill the sky and descend upon a small patch of evergreen swamp forest in Kasanka National Park – a truly incredible sight. You can get a bird’s eye view over the Kapabi Swamp and spot Sitatunga antelopes from the 18m hide perched in a mululu tree, or canoe along the Luwombwa River in hopes of spotting the rare Blue Monkey. It may be one of Zambia’s smallest National Parks, but it has a lot to offer.
Bangweulu Wetlands
Bangweulu meaning “the place where the water meets the sky” is an apt name for this watery haven, with its diverse ecosystem forming one of Africa’s most important wetlands. This is one of the best places to view the rare and prehistoric-looking shoebill as well as hundreds of other bird species. Bangweulu is also home to the black lechwe. These lechwe are great swimmers and are often spotted grazing shoulder-deep in water.
Liuwa Plains
The wide-open landscapes of the Liuwa Plains are unlike any in Zambia and with the start of the rains, these vast grasslands become host to the second largest wildebeest migration on the continent. Without the crowds you may encounter in East Africa, you are able to experience this spectacle more intimately. You may also know of Lady Liuwa, the last surviving lion and with the ongoing conservation efforts here, her legacy lives on. Another highlight in Liuwa Plains is observing the antics of the spotted hyena, which number in the hundreds here!
Discover Zambia
on safari
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The Kafue National Park - A special wilderness
The Kafue National Park is one of Africa's largest and most biologically diverse landscapes in Africa. You even see species of animals change as conditions change between the North and South of the park. Great camps and great guides will make this a very special safari.
11
nights
3
camps
Zambia's Classic big 3
Victoria Falls, Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa. Zambia is a biologically diverse country right in the heart of the Southern part of Africa.You will explore 3 of its' National Parks and two of Africa's larger rivers on this safari which will give you excellent variety of habitats plus lots of different species of animals to see.
11
nights
3
camps
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