FEATURE ZAMBIA
appreciate endemic species, such as black lechwe or Thornicrofts giraffe, and for the privilege of staying in a private and cosy camp,” he added. British Airways flies to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, three times a week from London-Heathrow, while South African Airways has a double-daily service out of Johannesburg. Emirates will start a new five-times-a week service between Dubai and Lusaka on February 1 2012. The airline’s adjunct tour operator, Emirates Tours, says it has no plans at present to incorporate the new flight into any Zambia itinerary.
Tourism Talk CHILALA MAYANDA
Zambia Tourism Board London “Zambia offers an
authentic and unique experience of a lifetime. The pristine wilderness, national parks, bird sanctuaries, Victoria Falls, various adventure activities, cultural heritage sites and friendly people give visitors guaranteed satisfaction. An intimate game-viewing experience, walking safaris, and the refreshing spray of water on the bridge at the Victoria Falls are exceptional to Zambia. “We are available to work with travel agents and tour operators to provide information on Zambia’s tourism product, through planned workshops and road shows and also via our website at
www.zambiatourism. com, or by emailing us at
ztblondon@aol.com.
From The Front Line LIZ HALL,
general manager African Pride “Zambia is a wild, beautiful
and friendly country with some of the best game viewing on the continent for the seasoned traveller. Walking safaris were pioneered here and the guides are fantastic. When you combine the wildlife aspect with the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls you get a truly memorable experience. Zambia isn’t the cheapest destination, but it does offer good value; most lodges are on a full-board basis with game activities included”.
CHRIS MCINTYRE, Expert Africa “The smaller, slightly quirkier, more personal
style of the camps in Zambia, coupled with great guides and first-rate walking safaris, make it a destination many return
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to. Our repeat rate for Zambia is great. “Recommending specific camps in Zambia is very difficult as there is such a great choice of excellent options. However, we’d usually suggest a visit to the South Luangwa National Park, perhaps followed by a shorter stay in the lower Zambezi National Park. Within the Luangwa Robin Pope Safaris has several great camps and an outstanding reputation.”
ALISON HOLMAN Rainbow Tours “Zambia’s national parks are very varied: there’s
Kafue, which is wild and remote; the far- western Luwa Plains; Kasanka National Park; Lochinvar, with its rare species of lechwe (type of antelope); North and South Luangwa and the lower Zambezi National Park. The Lower Zambezi offers a wildlife viewing area that mirrors the famed Mana Pools area in Zimbabwe. We love it here as clients are able to do walking, canoeing, boat trips and game drives. It is very romantic and ideal for honeymooners."
FIONA MALAN, UK country manager Sun International “Zambians are so gentle
and friendly, there is a very genuine engagement and interest in making sure visitors get everything possibly out of their Zambian experience. On the bank of the Zambezi River, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls in the heart of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, the five-star Royal Livingstone will take your breath away! The colonial-style property, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Victoria Falls.”
ZAMBIA Top Selling Tips...
• "Recommend Zambia for clients visiting Africa for the third or fourth time and to travellers who have had a taste of a walking safari and want to experience more" CHRIS MCINTYRE, Expert Africa
• Zambia is Africa’s top destination for walking safaris. In Zambia it is all about getting close to nature, so it is the ideal suggestion for experienced safari-goers who are already smitten with bush life" ALISON HOLMAN, Rainbow Tours
• “One of the unique features of a safari in Zambia, as opposed to the Mara in Kenya or Serengeti in Tanzania, is that guests can take game drives after the sun sets. Night drives are offered as standard at lodges throughout Zambia, but it is the South Luangwa that is noted for them RENETTE HARTRIDGE Exclusive Retreats
• “For a unique experience, a walk down to Victoria Falls at night under a full moon can provide guests with a photo opportunity to catch a night time rainbow – a 'moonbow' – in the spray from the falls”
FIONA MALAN, UK country manager Sun International
Game viewing at Kasaka River Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River
Where To Book It AFRICAN PRIDE
01904 619428
www.african-pride.co.uk The 10-night ‘Zambia Classic’ tour features South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls. It is priced from £4,980pp for departures between April and November 2012.
COX & KINGS 0845 508 5446
www.coxandkings.co.uk A 10-day/seven-night tour combining three Robin Pope Safaris camps in the South Luangwa Valley is priced from £3,545pp, including flights with British Airways, transfers, game viewing and seven nights’ full-board accommodation.
EXPERT AFRICA 020 8232 9777
www.expertafrica.com The Hippo Safari involves six nights, split between three permanent camps in South Luangwa, including flights with British Airways from London-Heathrow, internal flights, transfers, meals, game activities (4WD and walking safaris, both day and night). From £3,137pp.
RAINBOW TOURS 020 7666 1250
www.rainbowtours.co.uk From £3795pp, a nine-night itinerary sees guests staying three nights each at Flatdogs Camp in the South Luangwa, Royal Zambezi Lodge on the Lower Zambezi and Waterberry Lodge on the edge of the Zambezi River at Vic Falls.
AFRICA ODYSSEY 020 7471 8780
www.africaodyssey.com A 10-night holiday starts from £4,000pp, including flights, transfers, three nights at Tafika, four nights split between Chikoko Tree Camp and Crocodile Camp in the South Luangwa and three nights at Mwaleshi lodge in the North Luangwa.
CARRIER 0161 492 1353
www.carrier.co.uk Five nights, including two nights’ fully- inclusive at Sanctuary Chichele Presidential and three nights' fully- inclusive at Sanctuary Zebra Plains, from £3080pp for two sharing (based on departures June 1-3 2012), with flights. •
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