Another ‘Nest’ Built in Kafue
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 [...]
Big Changes at Beloved South Luangwa Camp
Supper under the stars at Croc's Nest Green season’s camp closures are traditionally a time for maintenance and refurbishments to be done. This year is no different at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park where the team [...]
Updated Visa Fees for 2026
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 [...]
3 Cheetahs Cubs Born in Private Reserve
There are estimated to be only about a hundred cheetah left in the wild in Zambia, making the birth of three cubs in Lolelunga Private Reserve near Kafue National Park a source of celebration. Five cheetahs – three females [...]
Green Safaris’ Conservation Work Racks Up Awards
Green Safaris, who have lodges in Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi, have been rewarded for their regenerative tourism model fostered by founder Vincent Kouwenhoven. His belief is that, with the right approach and partners, ‘Tourism can restore [...]
Zambia on Track to Reach 2025 Visitor Targets
The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has announced that the industry is on track to reach its goal of attracting 2.4 million visitors this year, reporting that by October 2025, two million international arrivals had already been recorded. 2024 saw 2.2 [...]
2026 Deals and Specials for Kafue
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, [...]
2026 Deals and Specials for Lower Zambezi
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 [...]
Vic Falls Border Post Now Open 24 Hours
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 [...]
2026 Deals and Specials for North and South Luangwa
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 [...]
New Owners and a Refurb for Mayukuyuku
Mayukuyuku Luxury Bush Camp in Kafue National Park has been sold. After operating the lodge successfully for many years, former directors Pippa Turner and Patrick Moyo have passed ownership to Agrofuel Investments, who also own the Zamlodge Chalets and Campsite [...]
‘Kingdom’ Filmed Over 1 700 Days in Nsefu
Kingdom, the BBC’s new nature documentary, was filmed entirely in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park and follows the fortunes of the same leopards, wild dogs, lions and hyenas over five years as they give birth, hunt, fall [...]
Kutandala Offers Free North Luangwa Flights for 2026
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 [...]
New Lodge Coming to Musekese Region of Kafue
A brand-new lodge is currently under construction in Kafue National Park. Lwenge River Camp by Classic Zambia will be set along the Kafue river in the Musekese section of the park, promising water views from every tent and productive game [...]
2026 Livingstone-Maun Flights to Connect Safari Capitals
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 [...]
Photographer Profile: Kooma Jnr
Hailing from Southern Province, Emmanuel Kooma - better known as Kooma Jnr - is chasing his dream of photographing a leopard on the prowl and ticking off all of the Big Five with some of his characteristically stunning shot [...]
Photographer Profile: Luke Katemba
Luke Katemba is a talented wildlife photographer living and working in Zambia. He brings his clients' stories to life through memorable and moving imagery, providing a professional service that covers photography, videography and drone filming. We chatted to him about [...]
Michelin Award for Lower Zambezi Lodge!
Royal Zambezi in Lower Zambezi National Park has been awarded one Michelin Key for offering ‘an exceptional hotel and travel experience’. A sister recognition to the Michelin Stars for restaurants, the Michelin Keys are predicated on the following cornerstones: A [...]
A Zambian First for Royal Zambezi Lodge
Royal Zambezi Lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park has become the first Zambian company accepted into The Long Run, a global collective network for sustainable tourism. Members of The Long Run work in accordance with the organisation’s 4 Cs: conservation, [...]
Silent e-Pontoon for Lower Zambezi
Guests at Sausage Tree and Potato Bush Camps will now be able to enjoy cruising the Lower Zambezi river with nothing but the sound of birdsong and chortle of hippos thanks to a new solar-powered e-pontoon. Pioneered by Green Safaris, [...]