From its people and businesses to wildlife and natural environments, Zambia needs you in order to continue surviving and developing as a wonderful wilderness gem in the heart of Southern Africa. © Tongabezi When COVID-19 hit Africa’s shores – after [...]
Written by: Marion Mithamo; Travel Content Creator www.scrapbookjourneys.com Is Livingstone, Zambia on your bucket list? The holidays are upon us & if you’re planning to, or simply thinking about, travelling to Livingstone from Lusaka soon, then this travel guide is [...]
Once a year, (between October and December) after having migrated for thousands of kilometers the arrival of about 10 million fruit bats takes place at the Kasanka National Park in Northern Zambia. This incredible spectacle is known as the world's [...]
The rod tugs. ‘Ah, must be caught on more reeds’, I think, as I gently loosen the line in preparation to untangle and bring it back in. The rod tugs again, harder this time. It tugs more urgently and I [...]
Writer: Mindy Roberts Photography: Time + Tide Sharing extraordinary travel experiences with your family is sometimes difficult. Photos and even video don’t do the moments justice. When trying to explain these events to your nearest and dearest, you sometimes get [...]
Travel along the banks of the Luangwa River and you won't need to do too much searching before you come across the beautifully coloured carmine bee-eater colonies. Carmine colonies make their presence known with their vibrant colours and loud chirping, [...]
Life at Tongabezi goes beyond the lodge and into the communities with whom we share this beautiful corner of Zambia. We are privileged to work alongside people that are not only brilliant at their jobs but are also inspiring leaders [...]
Article contribution by Sarah Davies - Elephant Charge Committee Member. Amongst the tribulations and challenges of this year, we weren’t even sure that the Fuchs Elephant Charge 2020 would take place. It was the darkest of depressions for the Elephant [...]
2020 has been a tough year for most people around the world, but there are many natural environments which have breathed a sigh of relief from the human impacts on their spaces. The Luangwa Valley is a natural space where [...]
Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ) has been working to conserve the ecosystem and wildlife of the Lower Zambezi National Park and surrounding Game Management Areas (GMAs) for over 25 years, through wildlife protection, environmental education and community empowerment. Since its humble [...]
As you have most likely heard, Zambia is open and welcoming international tourists and business travellers. Here’s what you need to know if you are planning a trip to Zambia. All tourists entering Zambia are required to have undergone a [...]
While 2020 has certainly been a year for the books the world over (and not in the best way) there have been some much-needed good news stories in Zambia. For Tongabezi, the year began with a marriage to Green Safaris, [...]
Good news coming in from Zambia... Photo by Nils Nedel Zambian President Edgar Chagwa LUNGU has announced the reopening of all international airports which were closed due to Covid-19, immediately. The President made this announcement during his address to the nation [...]
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, [...]
Already an award-winning lodge for its focus on community development and ecological responsibility, Tongabezi’s dream to become a true eco-property will soon be realized through their recent partnership with Green Safaris. A few kilometers upstream of the iconic Victoria Falls [...]
With the Zambezi River currently at an impressively high water level, and after recent false claims about Victoria Falls running dry, Tongabezi shares with us five of their top interesting facts about this magnificent river. The lifeblood of Southern Africa [...]
In light of their upcoming Shoebill Safari in June 2020, Robin Pope Safaris shares with us why they have a safari itinerary dedicated to finding this elusive bird – along with other stunning feathered species – in the Bangweulu Wetlands. [...]
For anyone wanting a true bush experience but not quite sure they are willing to commit the whole way, Luangwa Bush Camping is the ideal solution. This year marks the 15th anniversary since Robin Pope Safaris took guests on the [...]
Which luxury safari camps and lodges have been crowned the very best in Zambia? Prestigious international travel and tourism organisation, The Safari Guild recently announced the 2019 winners across 15 categories in the annual Safari Awards. All lodges, camps [...]
