Zambia Holidays, Zambia Safaris
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Referred to as “real Africa” due to pristine wilderness in unspoilt national parks
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Game drives & walking safari allow you into the heart of the country
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Swim in the Devil’s Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls, or go white water rafting
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Try your hand at tiger fishing & watch the sun set from the mighty Zambezi River
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Zambia offers huge diversity; horse riding from the historic Shiwa N’gandu (of “Africa House” fame) to game viewing from a canoe
Millie Summers escaped the big smoke and world of finance to fulfil a lifetime’s ambition and manage a safari lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park for Zambia’s most respected walking safari guide. To be surrounded by elephants and hippos in camp on a daily basis and watch the bush changing month by month with the seasons was a true honour, and she learnt a phenomenal amount about bush life from the most knowledgeable and experienced of guides. By the end of the dry season you don’t even need to leave camp to see incredible game as you can even spot the elusive leopard slink down to the river for water while they think no-one’s looking!
These days Millie enjoys holidays in Zambia from the other side of the fence, as a guest would, and finds that her experience of managing camps in Africa helps her to recognise when a camp is a happy camp and enjoys getting deep into the country’s famous bush camps on foot. It’s easy to get right back into nature in the most natural of landscapes, away from other travellers. A Zambia safari allows a completely different wilderness experience to some of the other better known African safaris due to its slightly more remote feel and untamed flora and fauna.
Zambia is located in Southern Africa and is a relatively undiscovered destination leaving the majority of its National Parks with an atmosphere of undiscovered adventure waiting to be explored.
A Zambian safari holiday should include the regional highlights of The South Luangwa National park, considered to be one of the finest game parks in Africa with the beautiful meandering Luangwa River flowing elegantly through it. The park itself is renowned for its excellent game viewing, especially leopard sightings and has also been given the title of ‘Hippo Valley’, due to its vast concentration of hippopotamus who are known to conceal themselves in the swamps of the river outlets during the day and bathe in the open pools during the evening sunsets, allowing prolific photographic opportunities.
Other incredible regions include the Lower Zambezi National Park which is the water experience of Zambia with a variety of water activities available such as canoeing, boat cruises, tiger fishing along with game drives and walks. The area itself is really diverse and beautiful which makes it one of the most special destinations in Zambia. There is also the Kafue National Park, the largest national park in Zambia, home to the distinctive Kafue red lechwe among a myriad of bird species.
Lastly, a true panoramic wonder of nature, The Victoria Falls, with the Zambian side of the river being much less commercial than in Zimbabwe, offering a fantastic opportunity to feel the impact of this mighty spectacle without the surrounding crowds.
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Journey Ideas For Zambia
Victoria Falls, Bush & Beach
A journey to Zambia & Malawi including the falls, bush and beach
Zambia Horseback Safari
Amazing game viewing on horseback
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Alternative Suggestions
The River Club
Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River.
Tongabezi Lodge
Situated on the Zambezi River and the Victoria Falls National Park.