Zambia is becoming ever more connected with new cross-border flights from around the rest of Southern Africa. These are: From 3 March 2026, Proflight Zambia will start a Lusaka-Livingstone-Windhoek route to Namibia that will fly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. [...]
The colourful and sacred Kuomboka ceremony is held each year in Western Province. Dating back 300 years, the festival marks the moving of the King or ‘Litunga’ of the Lozi people to higher ground after summer rains. As the Barotse [...]
The sought-after Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park will soon have a comfortable camp for serious safari enthusiasts, wildlife photographers and birders. Once the base camp for the team that filmed the BBC’s incredible documentary Kingdom, about the lives [...]
The Zimbabwean government has increased VAT (value-added tax) and applied it to tourism services. In light of this the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has announced increases to entry fees for the Victoria Falls rainforest. Entry for international day [...]
An exciting new 6-night safari adventure is kicking off in Kafue National Park. African Parks has teamed up with Lowveld Trails to create Wilderness Walking Trails through the Malala Wilderness Area of the park. Trekkers will spend two nights in [...]
Named after legendary guide Jacob Shawa, Shawa Luangwa is a small eco camp in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, where the BBC One documentary Kingdom was filmed over five years. The camp had opened two new tents [...]
From September 2026, visitors to South Luangwa National Park will be able to claim back peace, quiet and time at an expansive villa that promises privacy and superb game viewing. Chikunto Safaris will be opening Nthawi House, a 2-bedroom exclusive [...]
Exciting news for fans of Chisa Busanga Camp in Kafue National Park: there are now five 'nests' stay in and enjoy a bird's eye view of the Busanga Plains! Green Safaris has added a nest in time for reopening for [...]
Supper under the stars at Croc's Nest Green season’s camp closures are traditionally a time for maintenance and refurbishments to be done. This year is no different at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park where the team [...]
The Department of Immigration has released the new visa fees, effective from 1 January 2026 until further notice. Single-entry visa Was USD25 Now USD50 Double-entry visa Was USD40 Now USD80 KAZA UniVisa USD50 – no change Multiple [...]
There are estimated to be only about a hundred cheetah left in the wild in Zambia, making the birth of three cubs in Lolelunga Private Reserve near Kafue National Park a source of celebration. Five cheetahs – three females [...]
Green Safaris, who have lodges in Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi, have been rewarded for their regenerative tourism model fostered by founder Vincent Kouwenhoven. His belief is that, with the right approach and partners, ‘Tourism can restore [...]
The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has announced that the industry is on track to reach its goal of attracting 2.4 million visitors this year, reporting that by October 2025, two million international arrivals had already been recorded. 2024 saw 2.2 [...]
Kafue National Park is a must-see for every serious safari lover. Not only is it vast and teeming with game but it has only a handful of lodges, making it sought-after for photographers, birders, adventurers and those who want good, [...]
Many of the most popular lodges and camps in Lower Zambezi National Park are making it more affordable for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has [...]
The Victoria Falls border post between Zimbabwe and Zambia is now open round the clock with immediate effect after previously closing at 10pm every night. The extended operating hours will ease congestion, shorten processing times and allow much easier [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
