Named after legendary guide Jacob Shawa, Shawa Luangwa is a small eco camp in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, where the BBC One documentary Kingdom was filmed over five years. The camp had opened two new tents [...]
From September 2026, visitors to South Luangwa National Park will be able to claim back peace, quiet and time at an expansive villa that promises privacy and superb game viewing. Chikunto Safaris will be opening Nthawi House, a 2-bedroom exclusive [...]
Exciting news for fans of Chisa Busanga Camp in Kafue National Park: there are now five 'nests' stay in and enjoy a bird's eye view of the Busanga Plains! Green Safaris has added a nest in time for reopening for [...]
The Department of Immigration has released the new visa fees, effective from 1 January 2026 until further notice. Single-entry visa Was USD25 Now USD50 Double-entry visa Was USD40 Now USD80 KAZA UniVisa USD50 – no change Multiple [...]
Kafue National Park is a must-see for every serious safari lover. Not only is it vast and teeming with game but it has only a handful of lodges, making it sought-after for photographers, birders, adventurers and those who want good, [...]
Many of the most popular lodges and camps in Lower Zambezi National Park are making it more affordable for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has [...]
The Victoria Falls border post between Zimbabwe and Zambia is now open round the clock with immediate effect after previously closing at 10pm every night. The extended operating hours will ease congestion, shorten processing times and allow much easier [...]
Some of the top lodges and camps in North and South Luangwa are making it even easier for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has dropped [...]
Although North Luangwa offers superb game viewing and is one of the few places in Zambia to see rhino, it is also a very remote national park and can be difficult to access. The Classic Zambia team has recognised this [...]
Moving between Zambia and Botswana will be even easier in 2026 as Proflight Zambia has announced a new route between Lusaka and Maun, Botswana’s gateway to the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans. The connection will make it easier [...]
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 [...]
‘Amatololo’ means roughly ‘pristine wilderness’ and is thus the perfect name for the new self-driving option that has opened in North Luangwa National Park. Ideal for intrepid and experienced self-drivers, the Amatololo Loop is the only place in Zambia where [...]
Travellers originating in South Africa will now have greater flexibility when it comes to visiting Victoria Falls. Proflight Zambia has announced that it will double the frequency on its Livingstone-Lusaka route from 1 April 2025 to twice-daily flights. This means [...]
Citizens of another 53 countries are now exempt from requiring visas to enter Zambia. Starting from 1 January 2025, nationals from a total of 167 countries can enter Zambia, continuing the liberalisation process started in 2022, which removed visa requirements [...]
With green season on the doorstep of Zambia’s tourism season, camps and lodges are gearing up to slow down over the wetter festive season. While the abundance of water may pose challenges for the tourism industry's summer season, the significance [...]
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 [...]
The plan for the recce trip was to cover as much ground as possible throughout Zambia, focusing our time on the national parks and sensible transit camps in between. This country is rich in diverse biomes varying from bushveld, miombo [...]
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 [...]
Memorable Journeys, founded in 2016 by Solly Tevara, has announced an extension of its air travel services in the country. The company services all the major safari areas including South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Kafue and Livingstone to reach the Victoria [...]
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 [...]
