LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
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 [...]
No More PCR Tests for Zambia’s Vaccinated Arrivals
Vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to present a negative PCR test result in order to gain entry into Zambia. Last week, (Friday 25 March 2022,) the country's president, Hakainde Hichilema, welcomed the update to Zambia's travel requirements, adding that a 50% reduction in visa fees had also been [...]
Get Behind-The-Scenes On This Unique 7-Day Lion Conservation Trip
Looking for meaningful ways to experience and contribute towards Zambia's most vital conservation projects? Wilderness Safaris and Panthera (the global wild cat conservation organisation,) have introduced a unique Lion Conservation trip as part of their shared commitment to protecting Africa’s wildlife... Image via Wilderness Safaris A safari in [...]
Good News for Wild Dogs in Kafue
On the ground, anti-poaching work coupled with a relatively low lion population has seen the wild dog population in the Musekese-Lumbeya region of Kafue National Park more than double over the past 3 years... Image by Musekese Conservation After the loss of a key pack due to a [...]