Zambia and Malawi
Zambia excels as a safari destination. Experience the thrill of stalking the bush in search of lion and leopard while, just around the corner, a herd of elephants awaits and myriad birdlife scatters the skies. Finish your safari with a trip to thundering Victoria Falls and activities to keep the adrenaline flowing.
South Luangwa
National Park South Luangwa is the jewel in Zambia’s crown; its natural water pools lure lions, leopards, hippos, elephants and buffaloes. South Luangwa founded and perfected the walking safari, and there’s no better way to start discovering this vast wilderness than on foot, accompanied by some of the best wildlife guides there are.
HIGHLIGHTS: Walking safaris, game drives, wild camping, night drives.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is known by the locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or the ‘smoke that thunders’. The falls are shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe with the Zambezi River forming the border between the two countries. The wide cliff, over which the falls plunge, transforms the Zambezi from a wide, placid river to a ferocious torrent cutting through a series of dramatic gorges. Victoria Falls is also renowned for activities, which will spice up your visit!
HIGHLIGHTS: Viewpoint walks, game viewing, whitewater rafting, horse riding, walking safaris, helicopter rides.
Kafue National Park
Kafue is Zambia’s largest national park, covering 22500 sq km. It is home to a wide diversity of wildlife and provides a fantastic game-viewing experience. Kafue is little-visited, which often means you have the wildlife to yourself. The northern area of Busanga is renowned for its lion population and profusion of wildlife, which makes it a recommended safari destination.
HIGHLIGHTS: Walking safaris, game viewing, birding.
44 Lower Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi National Park covers an area of 4092 sq km, and contains the Zambezi River. The big attractions of a safari here are the water-based activities. A canoeing adventure scouting for wildlife is a must, and provides a great opportunity for photography. Elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards and buffaloes all live here, and bird-watching is good, too.
HIGHLIGHTS: Canoeing, fishing. Lake Malawi, Malawi
Lake Malawi is an inland sea; it’s the third largest lake in Africa, covering an area of 11400 sq km. It boasts a stunning setting and is rich in wildlife, with crocodiles and hippos in abundance. It also has more fish species than any other lake on earth, including the colourful, tropical cichlid species. During your time here you can enjoy lots of different activities, or simply relax.
HIGHLIGHTS: Sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, boat trips.
North Luangwa
Lesser trodden North Luangwa also hosts fine wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, zebras and buffaloes. Birdlife is prolific, too; see the iconic Pel’s fishing owl. Until 1984, the park was closed to visitors and today only a few operators have permission to run safaris here. You’re guaranteed an experience free of other people – just you, the wilderness and wildlife. That’s what’s unique about North Luangwa.
HIGHLIGHTS: Walking safaris.
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