LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Zambezi River: High Water Season Has Begun!
As water levels continue to rise, the Zambezi River's High Water Season has already begun. Here's what travellers should keep in mind when planning a visit to the Zambezi during prime time... The high water season opens up a number of exciting opportunities for adventure seekers to experience the Zambezi [...]
The Secretive Birds of South Luangwa
Kevin Noyce and his wife (Hampshire, UK), are no strangers to Africa. With nearly 34 visits to east and southern Africa in 21 years, they consider themselves lucky. Thrilled to be able to make it back in July 2022 for their fourth visit to South Luangwa National Park, a surprising [...]
(IN CASE YOU MISSED IT): Zambia Removes Visa Requirements for Selected Countries
Earlier this week news that the removal of visa requirements for selected countries entering Zambia was reported to take effect from 1 October 2022... As a positive step towards increasing the number of foreign visitors to the country, the country's president, Hakainde Hichelema noted the significant value of Zambia's tourism [...]
Symbiotic relationships : The art of living together
In nature, there are more symbiotic relationships than we could ever imagine. From the garden in our backyard to the great African wilderness, photographer and owner of Track & Trail River Camp, Peter Geraerdts, explains how the many forms of symbiotic relationships take shape... Images [...]
South Luangwa: A Top Destination For Wild Dogs
Filled with dense areas of world-class game, South Luangwa is considered one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries by many. In addition to having good numbers of some Big 5 members, South Luangwa is also a top destination for wild dogs, Africa's most endangered carnivores. Photographer Peter Geraerdts recently shared an update [...]
Chikunto Safari Lodge’s NEW 6-meter-high Stargazing and Sleep-out Platform
Guests looking for unique ways to visit the South Luangwa National Park can now opt for Chikunto Safari Lodge's new 6-meter-high sleep-out and stargazing platform! An Elevated Experience for Safari Sleepouts Providing elevated views over the Luangwa River and up to the African sky, the new 6-meter-high [...]
African Parks To Manage Kafue National Park with the Signing of a Twenty-Year Lease
In case you missed it, on 1 July 2022 African Parks signed a twenty-year agreement with the Government of Zambia for the management of Kafue National Park. This agreement follows the successful conclusion of a 16-month Priority Support Plan (PSP), initiated in February 2021 by the Department of National Parks [...]
Exploring Kafue with Mukambi Safaris
Located in Zambia's largest and most established national park, Mukambi Safaris offers a variety of safari accommodation options from which visitors can explore the vast, unspoilt wilderness of Kafue... Images supplied by Mukambi Safaris and Wild Travel Media Mukambi Safari Lodge Stirring to the early morning chorus of [...]
A Guide to Visiting Liuwa Plains National Park
Up until a few years ago, not much attention was paid to the lesser-known and less-visited Liuwa Plain National Park, located in Zambia's western province. Conservation organizations such as African Parks, as well as intensive programmes of investment, protection and species re-introduction under the park's new management, have contributed to [...]
3 Ethical Travel Tips for an Unforgettable Zambian Safari
An ethical travel experience in Zambia can contribute to growing the country socially and economically, protecting its environment, and facilitating the conservation of its wildlife. At the same time, it makes your luxury Zambian safari a transformative and unforgettable experience for you. Solar-powered safari vehicles mean less disturbance to [...]
Zambia’s Flag Raised On Mount Everest
Furba Ongel Sherpa, a Nepali Mountaineer, has successfully scaled and hoisted the flag of Zambia on top of the world's highest peak. According to the Zambian Honorary Consulate, the purpose of raising the flag on Mount Everest is to draw attention to the strengthening of bilateral trade and relations between [...]
Two New Luxury Safari Properties Set to Open in South Luangwa
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 of skills, are geared up to introduce two brand new [...]