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Zambia has some spectacular scenery around its 19 National Parks.
Victoria Falls
The town of Livingstone is the base for visiting the Victoria Falls. Words cannot describe the awesome beauty of the Victoria Falls. They have to be seen to be appreciated. Photographs couldn’t possibly capture the beauty of this majestic spectacle! For those wanting a holiday of a lifetime, the town of Livingstone offers a wide range of activities for the adrenaline seeking adventurer or for those simply wanting to relax, enjoy the natural views and enjoy a wild safari. Livingstone’s the place to partake in rafting the most challenging white-water rapids in the world and embarking on a spectacular bungee jump off the Victoria Falls bridge 150 metres above the Zambezi River! Try a microlight or high wire across the Batoka Gorge. Go river boarding, kayaking, abseiling, gorge swinging or jet boarding. Perhaps partake in a more relaxing river/boat safari, or game drive in the nearby Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, or enjoy an elephant back or horseback ride along the banks of the Zambezi River. After an activity packed day, there’s no better way to unwind than to relax with a cocktail on a sunset cruise. You will be able to enjoy a variety of these adventures and activities from your select resorts for accommodation at an extra charge. If a hotel, lodge or camp is unable to provide you with your selected activity, we will do our best to arrange it with another operator. Accommodation ranges from the most basic and inexpensive budget traveller, to a standard of luxury that rivals anywhere in the world. Africabound Adventures has some on offer, to mention but a few.
Lower Zambezi National Park
The park is fronted by the waters of the Zambezi River, allowing for water-based and land-based safaris, a haven for naturalists and wild life photographers. The river is renowned for its two great attractions, Lake Kariba and the majestic Victoria Falls. Hence canoeing is a popular feature and gives a chance to get up close with crocodile, hippo and elephant – in a low-impact way. Enjoy fishing expeditions with the opportunity to catch “the big one”. ‘Island hopping’ buffalo and waterbuck are common amongst a profusion of birdlife. The park also hosts good populations of lion and leopard and listen too for the frequent cry of the fish eagle. Traditional game drives and walking safaris are the cornerstone of any safari experience and these are delivered at the highest standards.
The Luangwa Valley
The North Luangwa National Park is a remote tract of land in the north of the game rich Luangwa Valley offering one of the finest wilderness experiences in Zambia, if not Africa itself. It is not open to the public and there are no permanent lodges there. Access is with some of the few safari operators granted permission to conduct walking safaris. The beauty of visiting this park allows the opportunity to experience Africa as it was – truly wild and untouched, as nature intended! Visitors are simply spectators to its natural beauty and drama! The South Luangwa National Park is where the famous “Walking Safari” originated. It is acknowledged as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. The concentration of game around the Luangwa River and its ox bow lagoons is among the most intense in Africa. The South Luangwa National Park is Zambia’s most highly developed game-viewing area, with lodges and camps offering astounding accommodation.
Kafue National Park The Busanga Plains in the north is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources. It is a huge flat expanse that stretches in all directions as far as the eye can see and is one of the few areas untouched by development or human activity. The wealth of game on the plains is a huge attraction for predators such as solitary leopards, cheetahs and prides of lions which are spotted regularly. In the south, the Kafue River runs into the Itezhi Tezhi Dam, which covers an area of 370 square kilometres. This expanse of inland sea is surrounded in parts by grassy plains, abundant with hippo. Miles of submerged trees are perfect habitats for the plentiful waterbirds.
Lake Kariba and Lochnivar National Park
Chete Island is uninhabited and abounds in wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, hippopotamus, crocodile and a wide variety of buck. More than 170 species of birds have been identified so far, including the African Fish Eagle. Lochnivar is a wetland paradise with outstanding birding opportunities with over 420 recorded species in its 428 square kilometres. Although not abundant in the larger mammals apart from buffalo, visitors are encouraged to walk about. Lochnivar is a superb bird sanctuary featuring many different woodland species and migrants, waterfowl and raptors.
Lusaka
Local arts and crafts include basketry, batiks and printed cloths, pottery, copper arts, wood carvings and stone sculpting.
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The Lower Zambezi National Park provides an added dimension to that on offer elsewhere. It remains uninhabited and unadulterated. It’s not unusual to wake up to an elephant or hippo just outside your chalet or tent!
The Luangwa Valley comprises of the South Luangwa National Park and the North Luangwa National Park.
Kafue is Zambia’s largest and oldest national park. It is the second largest national park in the world and is about the size of Wales. This amazing destination provides a raw and diverse slice of African wilderness with superb game viewing, fishing opportunities and bird watching. Kafue is fed by the Lufupa, Lunga and Kafue Rivers.
Game to be viewed are thousands of red Lechwe, the stately sable, puku, roan and other variations of antelope. Herds of tsessebe, buffalo, hartebeest, and zebra all add to the glorious herd of antelope.
Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake! As the sun casts its glow across the shimmering waters, Lake Kariba’s vastness creates spectacular panoramas. It is a perfect destination for big open space seekers.
Lake Kariba supports a thriving commercial fishing industry and provides considerable electric power to both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia and is the commercial centre and the seat of government.
There is plenty for visitors to do and see while they are in Lusaka. This capital hosts a number of international hotels, a conference centre, lodges, guest houses, restaurants and shopping malls. It is a vibrant and growing city.
A tour of Lusaka usually includes the Kalimba Reptile Park, the Ostrich farm, the Munda Wanga botanical gardens with its adjoining zoo, museums, art galleries, Kabwata Cultural Village and colourful markets.