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, [...]
Green Safaris, operators of several top lodges in Zambia, have released their 2024 annual report with a breakdown of spending and support for conservation projects. Some of the highlights include: Eight check dams were built in Kafue National Park to [...]
Proflight Zambia is ensuring that travellers can move across the country and Southern African region quickly and easily this safari season with extra flights, the return of previous routes and the creation of new journeys. The number of daily flights [...]
A joint operation between the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks Network and the Barotse Royal Establishment has seen 2 000 herbivores moved between two major national parks to ensure Zambia’s continued biodiversity. Conservation teams have successfully translocated 1 650 [...]
Several camps in the Classic Zambia portfolio have been given significant ‘refreshes’ this season, making them even more comfortable and enticing for guests. Kutali Camp in Lower Zambezi National Park now has new bathrooms as well as electric fans and [...]
Visitors to Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park have yet another reason to enjoy their stay: a new sleepout platform that puts you in the heart of the savannah with only the moon, stars and night sounds as company. [...]
Alvearium Gin, which is distilled from honey gathered in Liuwa Plain’s miombo woodlands, has scooped up another award. Hot on the heels of being Zambia’s most sustainable gin recognised by the 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards, it now also has a [...]
A long-term rehabilitation project will come to fruition in August 2025 when Lolelunga Private Reserve welcomes its first guests. Situated just north of Kafue National Park, Lolelunga bills itself as ‘the first fully fenced private reserve in Zambia’. The 30 000-hectare [...]
Musekese Conservation – working across parts of Kafue National Park and two large GMAs (game management areas) – says that while significant challenges remain, equally significant strides have been taken to protect Zambia’s largest and oldest wildlife haven. In its [...]
Safari lovers can now opt for a private reserve in the Kaonde area, just 30 kilometres / 19 miles north of Kafue National Park. Called Lolelunga, it will welcome its first guests in August 2025 with some of the most [...]
The Zambezi Basin, which encompasses almost the whole country except for the northern half of the northern region, has received a major funding boost from Climate Investment Funds (CIF), which is co-ordinated by the African Development Bank and World Bank. [...]
Kafue – Africa’s second largest national park at 22 400km² / 13 900mi² - is reaping the benefits of the co-management agreement between the Zambian government and African Parks. Set up in 2022 to protect biodiversity, strengthen community development and increase revenue [...]
The Zambian government has formally submitted the Barotse Plains Cultural Landscape to UNESCO for consideration as a World Heritage Site, consolidating work done by the National Heritage Conservation Commission, Barotse Royal Establishment and Ministry of Tourism. A decision is expected [...]
Sungani, which has two lodges in South Luangwa National Park, has again hit its fundraising target, gathering USD62 492 in 2024 to benefit Conservation South Luangwa. To date, it has contributed more than USD130 000 to CSL’s important work and has achieved [...]
Zambia is unique among Southern Africa’s safari destinations in that many lodges and camps still close for all or part of the summer rainy season from November onwards. With wildlife dispersing and some roads not being passable, this is the [...]
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 [...]
Despite significant challenges such as power cuts, funding cuts and the cyclical El Nino Southern Oscillation weather pattern bringing a drought in its wake, Project Luangwa is powering ahead to help communities in South Luangwa National Park and the greater [...]
Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park is up-and-running after an extensive series of upgrades. The chalets now feature woven bamboo on the exterior and interior, with a layer of matting and a screen in between to keep out insects [...]
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 [...]
KaingU Safari Lodge, nestled on a spectacular and remote stretch of the Kafue River just opposite Kafue National Park, is perfectly positioned for wildlife enthusiasts. This riverside location offers an exceptional experience that combines comfort with the raw beauty of [...]
