LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
2026 Deals and Specials for North and South Luangwa
Some of the top lodges and camps in North and South Luangwa are making it even easier for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has dropped visa requirements for a large number of countries – at [...]
New Owners and a Refurb for Mayukuyuku
Mayukuyuku Luxury Bush Camp in Kafue National Park has been sold. After operating the lodge successfully for many years, former directors Pippa Turner and Patrick Moyo have passed ownership to Agrofuel Investments, who also own the Zamlodge Chalets and Campsite in Kafue. Mayukuyuku will close on 1 December 2025 for [...]
‘Kingdom’ Filmed Over 1 700 Days in Nsefu
Kingdom, the BBC’s new nature documentary, was filmed entirely in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park and follows the fortunes of the same leopards, wild dogs, lions and hyenas over five years as they give birth, hunt, fall ill, gain new territory and face intruders. The producers planned [...]
Kutandala Offers Free North Luangwa Flights for 2026
Although North Luangwa offers superb game viewing and is one of the few places in Zambia to see rhino, it is also a very remote national park and can be difficult to access. The Classic Zambia team has recognised this and will be including flights between Kutandala – their North [...]
New Lodge Coming to Musekese Region of Kafue
A brand-new lodge is currently under construction in Kafue National Park. Lwenge River Camp by Classic Zambia will be set along the Kafue river in the Musekese section of the park, promising water views from every tent and productive game viewing. Lwenge will comprise five rooms sleeping 10 adults and [...]
2026 Livingstone-Maun Flights to Connect Safari Capitals
Moving between Zambia and Botswana will be even easier in 2026 as Proflight Zambia has announced a new route between Lusaka and Maun, Botswana’s gateway to the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans. The connection will make it easier for travellers with multi-destination itineraries to combine two of Southern [...]
Photographer Profile: Kooma Jnr
Hailing from Southern Province, Emmanuel Kooma - better known as Kooma Jnr - is chasing his dream of photographing a leopard on the prowl and ticking off all of the Big Five with some of his characteristically stunning shot of a rhino or two. He enjoys collaborating to help [...]
Photographer Profile: Luke Katemba
Luke Katemba is a talented wildlife photographer living and working in Zambia. He brings his clients' stories to life through memorable and moving imagery, providing a professional service that covers photography, videography and drone filming. We chatted to him about his fascinating and fulfilling career: Name and Place of Birth: [...]
Michelin Award for Lower Zambezi Lodge!
Royal Zambezi in Lower Zambezi National Park has been awarded one Michelin Key for offering ‘an exceptional hotel and travel experience’. A sister recognition to the Michelin Stars for restaurants, the Michelin Keys are predicated on the following cornerstones: A destination unto itself: the hotel contributes to the local experience [...]
A Zambian First for Royal Zambezi Lodge
Royal Zambezi Lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park has become the first Zambian company accepted into The Long Run, a global collective network for sustainable tourism. Members of The Long Run work in accordance with the organisation’s 4 Cs: conservation, community, culture and commerce. At Royal Zambezi, this means: Conservation Protecting [...]
Silent e-Pontoon for Lower Zambezi
Guests at Sausage Tree and Potato Bush Camps will now be able to enjoy cruising the Lower Zambezi river with nothing but the sound of birdsong and chortle of hippos thanks to a new solar-powered e-pontoon. Pioneered by Green Safaris, the e-pontoon does away with the telltale smell of diesel [...]
Livingstone Set for Infrastructure Upgrades
The Zambian government has launched the Livingstone Town Centre Development Programme. The initiative will see 8.3 kilometres of roads upgraded, 976 streetlights installed and public spaces revitalised to transform Livingstone into a thriving tourism hub while helping to fuel job creation, community empowerment and inclusive growth. With support from the [...]