Destination Livingstone
"Creeping with awe to the verge, I peered down into a large rent which had been made from bank to bank of the broad Zambezi and saw that a stream of a thousand yards broad leapt down a hundred feet [...]
Conservation Kafue-Style
The Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park. It is also one of the continent’s wildest parks and due to its limited tourism activity, the bush is still pure and unexplored... Writer: Sarah Kingdom Photography: Mukambi [...]
Exclusive Wilderness Escapes for Families
No matter the differences in age and interest of the group, there are several wilderness destinations in Zambia that are family-friendly and ensure everyone has a great time throughout. Keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife of Kafue [...]
Zambia is Open and Needs You!
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 [...]
A Quick Travel Guide on How to Get to Livingstone from Lusaka
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 [...]
WATCH: Kasanka Bat Season Teaser 2020
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 [...]
A Beginner’s Guide To Tiger Fishing On The Lower Zambezi
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 [...]
Family Travel in Zambia
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 [...]
Seven Amazing Facts About Carmine Bee-Eaters
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, [...]
Empowering Livingstone’s Community this World Food Day
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 [...]
Fuchs Elephant Charge 2020 raises ZMW 2.9m for conservation
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 [...]
17 Days and 365 kms: Walk Luangwa 2020
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 [...]
Behind the Scenes of ‘Conservation Lower Zambezi’
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 [...]
Zambia Is Open. Here’s What Visitors Need To Know…
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 [...]
An Award-Winning Year for Tongabezi
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, [...]
Zambia Reopens its Airports
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 [...]
Enhance your birding experience with the Birds of Zambia app
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, [...]
Tongabezi Goes Green(er) with Green Safaris
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 [...]
Top 5 Fascinating Facts About the Zambezi River
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 [...]
An updated ‘Bats about Kasanka’ eguide
BAT SEASON IN FULL SWING IN KASANKA NATIONAL PARK. Do you know that currently, the world’s largest mammal migration is taking place here in Zambia, at Kasanka National Park? Described as “one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles”, millions of African [...]