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 [...]
A new camp has opened in December 2023 in Liuwa Plain National Park, one of the oldest conservation areas in Africa with a history that dates back to the late 1800s when the King of Barotseland appointed his subjects as [...]
Shenton Safaris have been contemplating a renovation of Mwamba Bush Camp in South Luangwa National Park since about 2020 but were concerned about altering the essence of such an iconic camp that is beloved by repeat guests the world over. [...]
Good news from the Zambian Carnivore Programme. The Big Pride, which once dominated the main game-viewing areas of South Luangwa National Park, is once again growing in numbers and slowly regaining its former strength. The pride once consisted of at [...]
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 [...]
May 2023 has been a bumper month for the carnivores of Liuwa Plain National Park, with some fantastic sightings that show how nature can bounce back, given the chance. The alpha female of the wild dog pack has likely given [...]
Every time you see a lion, leopard, wild dog or pangolin, one of the main reasons for its survival is a ranger. Unseen and unsung, wildlife rangers across Zambia work day and night to protect the country’s incredible biodiversity. They [...]
Soaring demand for travel to Zambia means that several existing routes have been revived with increased flight frequencies, and a major new route added. Proflight Zambia’s Lusaka-Durban route returned in April 2023, linking the capital with the popular seaside city [...]
By Stan Clark Zambia has been hailed by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as one of the safest places to travel worldwide. In 2019, around 1.27 million tourists visited Zambia, providing the country with USD820-million in revenue. The [...]
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 [...]
Travelling in groups or with parents, children and grandchildren all together is getting more and more popular. A new private safari house – earmarked to open in September 2023 – will be able to accommodate up to nine people in [...]
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 [...]
On the ground, anti-poaching work coupled with a relatively low lion population has seen the wild dog population in the Musekese-Lumbeya region of Kafue National Park more than double over the past 3 years... Image by Musekese Conservation [...]
Written by Katie Birtles from Wayfairer TravelAs an emerging leader in conservation, Zambia is a wonderful destination for an ethical safari holiday. There are several responsible camps and conservation initiatives around the country, however, as wildlife becomes increasingly vulnerable, tourism [...]
Jeffery & McKeith Safaris are a small, owner run safari company based in the Kafue National Park. Thanks to the vastness of the Kafue and the remoteness of both Musekese and Ntemwa-Busanga, you will have an experience unlike any other [...]
"It’s the most wonderful time of the year" - Christmas! From the beginning of December, South Luangwa is a lush, green wonderland thanks to the arrival of the early summer rainfall. It’s the perfect opportunity for a white GREEN Christmas safari. [...]
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art” – Francois de la Rochefoucauld Contrary to popular belief – a holiday in Zambia is not necessarily all about the wildlife and adventure. This African country has a [...]
There are many ways to experience Victoria Falls. The most conventional way is to access the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and take the footpath that runs along the opposing side of the gorge (crossing a fun swing-bridge along the way), but [...]
It’s official, Zambia now has a new claim to fame and can proudly boast that – according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List for 2018 – we host one of the top 20 hotels in the World! The luxurious and [...]
The KAZA Univisa KAZA refers to the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area that comprises Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe and is centred on the Caprivi Strip-Chobe River-Victoria Falls region specifically. What does the KAZA Univisa cover? [...]
