Recommended Destimations
There’s much to see and do, but these are a few of the highlights:
Victoria Falls, Livingstone, South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi River
Safari Essentials
What to see
Huge plumes of spray can be seen from kilometers away! The falls transform the wide and calm Zambezi River into a torrent within dramatic gorges. Walk across the Knife-Edge bridge to view the main falls and the eastern cataract. Hike down to the Boiling Pot, or go for a white water raft or a bungee jump off the bridge! At only 10 minutes from downtown Livingstone, it makes for an excellent half day trip. The Falls are also accessible by a refurbished steam train that has retained all of its original charm. Enjoy dinner and drinks, and then step out on the bridge to admire the view of the Falls.
Named after David Livingstone, the city is the hub for the Falls, many delicious restaurants and types of accommodation, and nearby national parks and game reserves. A lovely spa is located near the Falls, with many options for river-side accommodation.
Almost untouched by humans, abundant wildlife and pristine vegetation provide excellent safari opportunities and fascinating views throughout its 9050 km2. Founded in 1904, the park has a long history of conservation and anti-poaching efforts. Unpredictable and exhilarating safaris with excellent local guides. Zebra, lions, elephants, hippos, leopards and buffalo, 14 different species of antelope including bushbuck, kudu, impala, hartebeest, and puku, and over 400 species of birds! With a night sky untainted by city lights, the accommodation ranges from lodges to tented bush camps.
Large tracts of its bush are still unexplored and untouched. Home to rare and elusive antelope like the blue and yellow-backed duiker occur in the thickets, sitatunga and lechwe in the swamps, roan, sable and hartebeest in the miombo woodlands. One of the best parks in Africa to find leopard, especially when on night drives, and the only park in Zambia that is home to cheetah, and also home to the rare African wild dog. What Kafue lacks in sheer numbers of wildlife, it makes up for in diversity. Accessible by well-graded roads, the dry season runs from June to October and the accommodation ranges from tented bush camps to high-end lodges that are open mid-March to mid-November.
With excellent and welcoming local guides, many areas within the park have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Lower Zambezi is best known for its big game, and without paved roads, it’s unlikely you’ll encounter another safari vehicle while in the bush. The accommodation is mostly river and island camps with excellent bush cuisine, the Milky Way shimmers above in an unspoiled dark sky. Best time to visit is July to October.
Over 2700km, the Zambezi flows through 6 countries on its way to the Indian Ocean. Activities on the river include wave boarding and surfing, cruises – both daytime and evening – jet boating, white water rafting, kayaking/canoeing, and water safaris.
