With green season on the doorstep of Zambia’s tourism season, camps and lodges are gearing up to slow down over the wetter festive season. While the abundance of water may pose challenges for the tourism industry's summer season, the significance [...]
The plan for the recce trip was to cover as much ground as possible throughout Zambia, focusing our time on the national parks and sensible transit camps in between. This country is rich in diverse biomes varying from bushveld, miombo [...]
Zambia has long been on our radar, and 2024 is the year we embark on a much-anticipated reconnaissance trip. At Ultimate Routes, we take pride in building a rich, first-hand knowledge base that informs our route designs and bookings [...]
A unique safari focused on the conservation of big cats and other predators will be held in November 2024 for wildlife enthusiasts who want to understand what goes into preserving these powerful animals in their natural habitats. Organised by Green [...]
Nestled in the northern region of Kafue National Park, McBride's Camp offers an unforgettable safari experience. Our recent three-night stay at this remarkable camp was filled with unique adventures and top-notch wildlife sightings. The Journey In: A New Road to [...]
Some safari operators in Lower Zambezi National Park are changing how they undertake canoeing activities on the Zambezi River. Areas such as the Chifungulu and Nkalange Channels are currently too low to pass and, where possible, canoes are being navigated [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The surge in electric vehicles shows no signs of abating. Lodges across the country are dipping their toes into EV game-drive vehicles and now Green Safaris has gone a step further by launching an ‘electric dhow’. A ‘silent safari’ The [...]
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 [...]
It’s the day we all wait patiently for: when water levels and the current are considered safe enough to open Devil’s Pool at the Victoria Falls to the public. The pool officially opened on 20 August 2023 with a waiting [...]
For keen anglers, fishing season can’t come soon enough. The official fishing season opens on 1 March 2023 after closing on 1 December 2022 to allow stocks a chance to recover and for breeding to take place uninterrupted. [...]
There is no shortage of adventurous fun and low-key relaxation to be had in wildly beautiful Zambia. From national parks, like Kafue and South Luangwa, that hold abundant and diverse wildlife populations to the majestic Zambezi River that courses through [...]
We are spreading the news about a new wildlife initiative: Birding Zambia - www.birdingzambia.com! Birding Zambia was created to benefit our bird conservation society BirdWatch Zambia, the various birding operators and guides, and bird conservation in general. Birding Zambia hopes [...]
A family holiday in Victoria Falls doesn’t need to be shared with anyone but your nearest and dearest. Booking into an exclusive-use lodge allows your family to kick back, relax and spend quality time together in a spectacular wilderness setting, [...]
The Birds of Zambia app is an up-to-date identification guide to all recorded birds of the country created by Derek Solomon, Frank Willems and Rory McDougall. This app has many features that will enhance your birding experience: Universal app, [...]
If there is one natural wonder in Southern Africa that epitomises the feeling of falling in love, Victoria Falls is it. It is the sheer magnitude of witnessing the world’s biggest curtain of falling water that will get your heart-racing [...]
You know that saying “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey”? Well, a holiday at Victoria Falls is one long and beautiful journey filled with adventures, relaxation and the chance to make new friends while you are at [...]
Words by Hassan Khan Have you had enough of snow and White Mountains for your white holidays? If you have had it with winter vacations, snowboarding, and extreme heli-skiing, it is about time you plan a visit to the exotic [...]
Taking the family to Victoria Falls is a foolproof way to ensuring everyone has an unforgettable holiday experience whilst also creating different opportunities to spend quality time together. […]
