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 [...]
Airlink, a regional airline, now has an office in Lusaka to assist travellers with reservations, tickets and special services. The office is at Agora Village on Thabo Mbeki Road, just up from the ZNBC office. These is the current flight [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Elephant Charge Trail Run is a trail-running event in which teams of two are required to hit 10 checkpoints - in any order - in the shortest time across dense Zambian bush. You have to decide whether to use [...]
It’s one of Zambia’s most iconic and challenging 4x4 races: 10 checkpoints, eight hours, one winning team. Seems simple, right? Except the emphasis is not on speed; it’s on bushcraft and finding the shortest way between the team’s home checkpoint [...]
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 [...]
Short answer: No. Longer answer: Sort of. Self-drivers to Zambia have always been advised to fill up every time they pass a fuel station and to carry extra diesel. But that is slowly changing as the first electric vehicle charging [...]
On 21 March 2023, the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) announced that all remaining travel restrictions relating to the coronavirus would be lifted with immediate effect. This means that you will not have to: Show proof of vaccination Show [...]
Tongabezi Lodge supports education in Zambia. Did you know about 70 percent of Zambians are under 30 and around 46 percent are under 15? This is a very young population without a significant older cohort to show the [...]
Phelida, Clera, Grace and Peggy at the Mulberry Mongoose workshop. Mulberry Mongoose, a Mfuwe project that turns brutal snare wire into beautiful jewellery for men and women, has been nominated for an Earthshot Prize in the Protect and [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
In nature, there are more symbiotic relationships than we could ever imagine. From the garden in our backyard to the great African wilderness, photographer and owner of Track & Trail River Camp, Peter Geraerdts, explains [...]
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, [...]
