Of late, Zambia has been billed as one of southern Africa’s up-and-coming holiday destinations – and with good reason. Apart from its reputation as one of the safest countries on the continent, Zambia’s boasts some of the most unspoilt landscapes in Africa. With 19 national parks and 17 waterfalls dotted across the country, it’s no wonder Zambia is regarded as an ideal safari destination.
One of Zambia’s biggest draw cards is Victoria Falls, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site the country shares with neighbouring Zimbabwe. While 75% of the Falls may be next-door, Zambia lays claim to Devil’s Pool, a natural “infinity pool” perched on the edge of Victoria Falls which is bound to thrill even the most hardened adrenaline junkie. Zambia’s most popular reserve is South Luangwa National Park. Touted as the ‘birthplace of the walking safari’, South Luangwa is one of the most unspoilt reserves on the continent. Kafue National Park (Zambia’s largest reserve) and the Lower Zambezi National Park offer equally astounding experiences for intrepid safari-goers.
Most visitors to Zambia arrive at either Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone or at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport just outside of Lusaka, the capital city. The latter in particular is well served by international airlines and its central location makes it an ideal entry point for those wishing to discover Zambia’s magic.
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The best time to visit Zambia depends on why you are visiting. It’s a tropical country and therefore there are no distinct summer and winter seasons. If you would like to see the Victoria Falls in full flow, you should visit between April and May. But, if you want the best game viewing, you should visit between June and October and the ‘Emerald Season’ from November to March is the ideal time to visit if you’re an avid birder.
Zambia is best known for its access to the Victoria Falls, which it shares with bordering Zimbabwe. Here you can partake in numerous adrenaline-fueled activities ranging from whitewater rafting to bungee jumping. It also has several National Parks where you can go on safari to see a diversity of animals and birds.
You will usually fly in to either the Lusaka or Livingstone airport. The capital city Lusaka is served by a number of international airlines and most guests fly here directly from Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dar es Salaam. From here, Aero Zambia will take travellers to the more remote regions of the country.
Some interesting facts about Zambia include:
There are 20 National Parks throughout the country and offers some of the best game viewing in Africa - without all the crowds you’ll find in more popular safari destinations
There are over 73 dialects in Zambia, but English is the official language
The currency is called the Kwacha (ZMK)
Roads are maintained fairly well, but some areas will require the use of a 4x4
