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, [...]
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 [...]
An ethical travel experience in Zambia can contribute to growing the country socially and economically, protecting its environment, and facilitating the conservation of its wildlife. At the same time, it makes your luxury Zambian safari a transformative and unforgettable experience [...]
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 [...]
