Africa Travel Information

Zambia Safari: Introduction

The mighty Victoria falls in Zambia

When you take an African safari in Zambia, you will understand why the country has been declared the “real Africa” by many people. Zambia is home to some of the finest wildlife game parks in Africa and has magnificent landscapes and natural features. Among the top tourist attractions in Zambia include:

• The mighty Victoria falls (which Zambia shares with Zimbabwe)
• The South Luangwa national park (considered among the top game reserves in the world)
• The Zambezi river (a magnet for inland sport fishing enthusiasts lured by the prospects of catching tigerfish and the rare giant vundu catfish)
• The Luangwa valley (part of the great Rift valley, this pristine wildlife sanctuary is the ideal location for guided walking safaris in Zambia. Four game parks, including the South Luangwa national park, are found in this valley)
• Kafue national park (Zambia’s largest game park, provides unrivalled birdwatching, fishing and game viewing safari experience)

Travelling to Zambia
Getting to Zambia is possible by both flight and road. Several international and African airlines operate Zambia flights. These include British Airways, Air France, KLM, South African Airways, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. The Lusaka International Airport is the main point of entry for flights to Zambia.

Zambia is also accessible by road from South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe. You can also get to Zambia by train from either Zimbabwe or Tanzania. Be sure to check travel and visa information for Zambia before arranging your Zambia safari.

Popular Zambia Holiday activities

• Game viewing in the Zambia national parks
• Walking safaris in the Luangwa valley
• Canoeing and water sports adventure safaris in the Zambezi river
• Sport fishing
• Balloon safaris
• Birdwatching safaris