LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Green Safaris Supports Conservation in Zambia
Green Safaris, operators of several top lodges in Zambia, have released their 2024 annual report with a breakdown of spending and support for conservation projects. Some of the highlights include: Eight check dams were built in Kafue National Park to keep water flowing during droughts USD75 000 was donated to [...]
Proflight Ramps Up High Season Flights
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 between Lusaka and Livingstone has been doubled, adding an extra [...]
North Luangwa Opens Up to Self-drivers
‘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 self-drivers can stay in four community-owned campsites along the way [...]
Major Game Translocations for Liuwa Plain and Kafue
A joint operation between the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks Network and the Barotse Royal Establishment has seen 2 000 herbivores moved between two major national parks to ensure Zambia’s continued biodiversity. Conservation teams have successfully translocated 1 650 wildebeest and 300 zebra from Liuwa Plain National Park to [...]
Zambia Tourism Booming as Visitors Pour In
The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that Zambia has already achieved its mid-year goal for international arrivals: the target to reach by June 2025 was 1.1 million visitors and 1.2 million travellers have already come into the country. This bodes well to reach the overall annual goal of 2.4 million [...]
Major Room Updates for Classic Zambia Camps
Several camps in the Classic Zambia portfolio have been given significant ‘refreshes’ this season, making them even more comfortable and enticing for guests. Kutali Camp in Lower Zambezi National Park now has new bathrooms as well as electric fans and charging points in all rooms. The pontoon crossing of the [...]
Numbu Star Bed Opens at Mwamba
Visitors to Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park have yet another reason to enjoy their stay: a new sleepout platform that puts you in the heart of the savannah with only the moon, stars and night sounds as company. The Numbu Star Bed features an unusual double-storey design. All [...]
Zambia’s Unique ‘Gin Distilled from Honey’ Wins Again
Alvearium Gin, which is distilled from honey gathered in Liuwa Plain’s miombo woodlands, has scooped up another award. Hot on the heels of being Zambia’s most sustainable gin recognised by the 2025 Luxury Lifestyle Awards, it now also has a Master Award from the 2025 Global Gin Master competition. Alvearium [...]
10-Year Rehabilitation Project Bears Fruit
A long-term rehabilitation project will come to fruition in August 2025 when Lolelunga Private Reserve welcomes its first guests. Situated just north of Kafue National Park, Lolelunga bills itself as ‘the first fully fenced private reserve in Zambia’. The 30 000-hectare area was once victim to logging, poaching and deforestation. Together [...]
Kafue Conservation Gains Continue Despite Challenges
Musekese Conservation – working across parts of Kafue National Park and two large GMAs (game management areas) – says that while significant challenges remain, equally significant strides have been taken to protect Zambia’s largest and oldest wildlife haven. In its 2023/4 annual report, it shows how boots on the ground, [...]
New Private Reserve Coming to Kafue in August
Safari lovers can now opt for a private reserve in the Kaonde area, just 30 kilometres / 19 miles north of Kafue National Park. Called Lolelunga, it will welcome its first guests in August 2025 with some of the most luxurious accommodation in this beautiful part of Zambia. Lolelunga will [...]
Newly Launched Zambian Gin Wins International Sustainability Award 2025
Alvearium Gin, A unique Zambian Spirit exemplifying Heritage, Sustainability, and Craftsmanship Alvearium Gin, a proudly Zambian-crafted premium London Dry Gin, has been awarded the prestigious International Sustainability Award 2025 for its exceptional commitment to sustainability and innovation. The award recognizes the company’s efforts in regenerative [...]