ZAMBIA
Land of the Smoke that thunders
Zambia is famous as home to the Victoria Falls one of the top ten travel wonders of the world. Locally called "Mosi-oa-Tunya" which literary translates "smoke that thunders"; the Victoria Falls spectacle is awe inspiring. The city Of Livingstone on the Zambezi River is the adrenalin capital of Africa with an extensive choice of hotels, lodges and hostels. Lusaka Zambia's capital city is a vibrant city with innumerable accommodation choices from luxurious hotels to basic backpacking hostels
There is more to Zambia than the Victoria Falls. Zambia boasts 19 national game parks full of exotic game and bird life. There is a good choice of accommodation with quality lodges offering walking safaris. With over 740 bird species recorded, Zambia has plenty to offer the keen birder.
Victoria falls - "The Smoke that Thunders"
Victoria Falls a UNESCO World Heritage site has been remarkably preserved in its natural state. The spectacle of a curtain of falling water 1.7 kilometres wide is awe inspiring today as it did in 1860. In Livingstone, enjoy water sports on some of the most challenging rapids of the world.
Walking Safari in North Luangwa National Park
North Luangwa National park is in the Great African Rift Valley .Dominated by the Luangwa River this is a remote wild beautiful park with black rhino and plenty of bird life. Access is greatly limited with only a few Safari operators allowed licenses to conduct walking safaris in the park.
Unwind in Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and Zambia's biggest city. Rich in heritage and history it is vibrant and colorful. Hotels, lodges and motels ranging from luxurious to basic are available for all budgets. Enjoy African hospitality, visit the botanic gardens, the Zambia national museum and craft markets and enjoy Lusaka's nightlife.
Useful Information
Passports must be valid for at least six months before your intended departure.
The Zambian government does no longer offer Visa waiver for those pre-booking safaris to Zambia.
You may be asked to show you have sufficient funds to support your stay.
Top Tips
1. Pit you wits against tiger fish by fly fishing on the Zambezi River.
2. Go housing boating on the Lake Kariba and be at one with nature.
3. Have an aerial view of the Victoria Falls.
4. Never take photographs of border posts, police and military institutions. Consequences can be unpleasant.
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