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Top safari destinations in Zambia
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The Luangwa River has created a deep and fertile valley as the
southern extension of the Great Rift Valley. Four major National Parks
are found in this sub-region, the South and North Luangwa are the most
important.
 | The North Luangwa is practically off-limits, accessible to two
operators only - info available on request. |
| The South Luangwa is one of Africa's most exciting safari
destinations - remote and exclusive. Walking safaris with some of
Africa's best guides are the main activity - the small seasonal bush
camps are particularly sought after. The park is well known for its
leopard - other specialties include Thornicroft's giraffe and
Cookson's wildebeest. Over 400 bird species have been recorded. |
The Luangwa is accessible from May to October only. Scheduled flights
operate from Lusaka and Lilongwe into Mfuwe, private charters link the
lower Zambezi and Kariba with ease.
...for additional info on the Luangwa Valley we
recommend the Luangwa Safari
Network...
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Zambia's largest wildlife reserve - includes two primary game areas
in the Busanga and Nanzhila Plains in the north and south respectively.
Regarded as Africa's finest reserve for antelope, the Kafue has a number
of specialties (Defassa waterbuck and Red lechwe). Predators including
leopard and cheetah are regularly seen. The Kafue is popular with
birding enthusiasts - over 300 species have been recorded.
Best accessed in the dry season from April to mid-November via
Lusaka. |
A relatively undeveloped region on the northern bank of the Zambezi
River, the Lower Zambezi National Park has a handful of remote bush
camps. Canoe safaris are particularly popular but usually tackled from
Zimbabwe. The area has similar game to Mana Pools on the southern bank,
Samango monkeys are a specialty and predators are regularly spotted.
Over 300 birds species have been recorded.
The area is best accessed by light aircraft into Jeki from Lusaka or
Mfuwe. Road access is limited to the dry season. |
Situated on the Zambian bank of Victoria Falls, Livingstone has
historically been more important than the Zimbabwean town of Victoria
Falls. The latter is now recognized as the main tourist hub and is
generally very crowded by comparison. Livingstone has a few deluxe
lodges on the banks of the Zambezi but doesn't have the accommodation
variety found in Zimbabwe.
Infrastructure developments planned over the next few years could
find Livingstone reclaiming its historical glory from Zimbabwe.
Livingstone has an international airport, but regional access from
Zimbabwe is easier at present. Visit any time of the year. |
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