Sungani, a young kid on the block in South Luangwa National Park, has taken third place in the 2024 Safari Awards’ ‘Best New Lodge’ category. Established in 2007, the awards offer ‘a deep appreciation for those who consistently surpass expectations, display an unwavering [...]
TheKafueWild is open! Register for the 21km or 10km trail run through Kafue National Park running alongside rangers competing in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge. This is exciting fundraiser takes place on 21 September 2024 and is a great way of [...]
Proflight Zambia – through Procharter – is offering a thrice weekly service to Kafue National Park until 31 October 2024 to offer guests a seamless transfer from Lusaka over high season. The timings allow safari lovers the option of enjoying [...]
Love MTB and love wildlife? Then take the chance to combine the two by joining the 2024 Elephant Epic and help raise funds for Game Rangers International. The race starts just outside Lusaka and finishes 75km later at Kiambi Lodge [...]
More and more starbeds are being built at camps across Zambia as owners and operators respond to the enthusiastic feedback of guests who love sleeping under the Milky Way on a warm evening. Previously reserved for premium camps or honeymoon [...]
Shenton Safaris have been contemplating a renovation of Mwamba Bush Camp in South Luangwa National Park since about 2020 but were concerned about altering the essence of such an iconic camp that is beloved by repeat guests the world over. [...]
Good news from the Zambian Carnivore Programme. The Big Pride, which once dominated the main game-viewing areas of South Luangwa National Park, is once again growing in numbers and slowly regaining its former strength. The pride once consisted of at [...]
Nestled along the mighty Zambezi River, Lower Zambezi National Park is a true gem in Zambia's tourism crown. This pristine wilderness area offers a unique and unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and wildlife lovers alike. From breath-taking landscapes [...]
Conservation South Luangwa, which patrols a colossal 1.4 million hectares and relies solely on private donations and grants, had an immensely successful 2022 in terms of conserving wildlife, preserving habitats, deepening the team’s skills and fostering even stronger bonds with [...]
As water levels continue to rise, the Zambezi River's High Water Season has already begun. Here's what travellers should keep in mind when planning a visit to the Zambezi during prime time... The high water season opens up a number [...]
Kevin Noyce and his wife (Hampshire, UK), are no strangers to Africa. With nearly 34 visits to east and southern Africa in 21 years, they consider themselves lucky. Thrilled to be able to make it back in July 2022 for [...]
Earlier this week news that the removal of visa requirements for selected countries entering Zambia was reported to take effect from 1 October 2022... As a positive step towards increasing the number of foreign visitors to the country, the country's [...]
Guests looking for unique ways to visit the South Luangwa National Park can now opt for Chikunto Safari Lodge's new 6-meter-high sleep-out and stargazing platform! An Elevated Experience for Safari Sleepouts Providing elevated views over the Luangwa [...]
In case you missed it, on 1 July 2022 African Parks signed a twenty-year agreement with the Government of Zambia for the management of Kafue National Park. This agreement follows the successful conclusion of a 16-month Priority Support Plan (PSP), [...]
Located in Zambia's largest and most established national park, Mukambi Safaris offers a variety of safari accommodation options from which visitors can explore the vast, unspoilt wilderness of Kafue... Images supplied by Mukambi Safaris and Wild Travel Media [...]
Up until a few years ago, not much attention was paid to the lesser-known and less-visited Liuwa Plain National Park, located in Zambia's western province. Conservation organizations such as African Parks, as well as intensive programmes of investment, protection and [...]
Furba Ongel Sherpa, a Nepali Mountaineer, has successfully scaled and hoisted the flag of Zambia on top of the world's highest peak. According to the Zambian Honorary Consulate, the purpose of raising the flag on Mount Everest is to draw [...]
Two new tented properties will soon be available for those looking for more luxury accommodation options in one of Zambia's most beautiful and wildlife-rich areas... The Davy Family, with their passion for Africa and each family member's unique set [...]
Vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to present a negative PCR test result in order to gain entry into Zambia. Last week, (Friday 25 March 2022,) the country's president, Hakainde Hichilema, welcomed the update to Zambia's travel requirements, adding [...]
Looking for meaningful ways to experience and contribute towards Zambia's most vital conservation projects? Wilderness Safaris and Panthera (the global wild cat conservation organisation,) have introduced a unique Lion Conservation trip as part of their shared commitment to protecting Africa’s [...]
