Dry season is proving productive in Kafue National Park with plenty of new arrivals and exciting sightings. First on the list is a herd of 400 Kafue lechwe (Kobus leche kafuensis) that were released around Lake Itezhi-Tezhi. Kafue lechwe are [...]
Diners and even yoga groups are making the most of the newly built Tree Deck at Kafunta River Lodge in South Luangwa National Park. The deck, which used to be at the front of the lodge overlooking the productive floodplain, [...]
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 [...]
Visitors flying into Mfuwe International Airport from 13 June 2024 will notice significant construction work as the Zambia Airports Corporation LTD (ZACL) begins upgrades and improvements. The ZACL expects infrastructure work to continue for around three months over dry season. [...]
A devastating fire in 2023 proved to be the catalyst for a fresh start and an exciting new chapter at Ila Safari Lodge in Kafue National Park. After the heart-breaking destruction of the old boma and some communal areas, the [...]
Chisa Busanga, arguably one of the most unusual camps in Zambia, will be opening on 1 May 2024 rather than 1 June thanks to favourable conditions in Kafue National Park. With more drier ground available earlier than usual, guests will [...]
Trail runners should mark Saturday 21 September on their calendars as the day to be at the starting line of the KafueWild race in Kafue National Park. A joint effort between the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks, [...]
Drier than usual conditions owing to less summer rain have one positive consequence: Liuwa Plain National Park has opened on 1 March 2024 rather than closer to autumn as is more usual. Situated to the far west of the country [...]
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 [...]
Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa has started 2024 on a high with official Fair Trade Tourism Certification. This means that owner Jessica Salmon and her team have proven a dedication to ‘fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, [...]
Reaching Kafue National Park has always been a little tricky, with self-drivers needing complex directions to reach this beautiful, highly rewarding conservation area. For peak season of 2024, Proflight Zambia is once more connecting Kafue with Lusaka three times a [...]
South Luangwa is one of Zambia’s most popular parks with highly productive sightings of sought-after species like wild dog, lion and – of course – leopard (it is known as The Valley of the Leopard). But not all areas of [...]
With 26 known denning packs and over 400 dogs, the Zambia Carnivore Programme has had its work cut for it this denning season. Wild dogs generally give put in around May and June and raise their pups in secluded dens [...]
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 [...]
Will you be part of just a handful of trail runners to take part in the exclusive inaugural Kafue Wild? This 21km / 10km race has been opened for the first time after informal trials in 2021 and 2022 with [...]
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 [...]
Filled with dense areas of world-class game, South Luangwa is considered one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries by many. In addition to having good numbers of some Big 5 members, South Luangwa is also a top destination for wild dogs, [...]
