LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
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, which can be heard for more than a kilometre away. [...]
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 within their communities, particularly during this challenging time. Several villages [...]
How To Make Up For Your Cancelled Honeymoon
Feeling guilty for feeling blue about having your honeymoon cancelled during COVID-19? Don't worry, you're not alone, and while there are indeed far more tragic losses to mourn as a result of the pandemic, there are ways to start making up for your cancelled honeymoon and the Tongabezi team have [...]
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 Charge committee who have looked forward to the annual event [...]
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 the movements of wildlife and humans are closely linked, and [...]
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 beginnings in 1994 with only a handful of staff, the [...]
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 SARS CoV2 PCR test within 14 days of arrival and [...]
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, then a 30th birthday celebration and, most recently, two wins [...]
Zambia Travel Report – South Luangwa National Park
Andrew Muswala of Travel and Leisure Zambia shares with us his most recent travel report, covering some of Zambia's most incredible spots & lodges in South Luangwa National Park Tafika Camp Sunset I have been privileged to begin my nine-day solo safari adventure in South Luangwa National Park. The park [...]
The Lions of South Luangwa National Park
Luangwa Valley is home to Zambia’s largest lion population. It is recognized by National Geographic’s Big Cats initiative as one of 21 high priority lion conservation areas in Africa. Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) is working with various partners to ensure that the Valley continues to be one of the last [...]
Family Itineraries to Beat the Lockdown Blues
There is no shortage of adventurous fun and low-key relaxation to be had in wildly beautiful Zambia. From national parks, like Kafue and South Luangwa, that hold abundant and diverse wildlife populations to the majestic Zambezi River that courses through the country to cascade down at Victoria Falls, Zambia is [...]
BirdWatch Zambia Launches New Website
We are spreading the news about a new wildlife initiative: Birding Zambia - www.birdingzambia.com! Birding Zambia was created to benefit our bird conservation society BirdWatch Zambia, the various birding operators and guides, and bird conservation in general. Birding Zambia hopes to improve marketing for the Zambian birding operators who tend [...]