LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
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 [...]
“The Beginning of a New Era for Travel from Lusaka!”
Passengers travelling out from Lusaka's Kenneth Kaunda International Airport can now enjoy all the comforts of modern travel when visiting the newly launched Pearl Lounge... Image via Airport Suppliers Located at the airport's new terminal (August 2021), Pearl Lounge is open to all travellers (at a cost of [...]
Kazungula Bridge: Elevating Africa to World-Class Status
Zinhle, who has been travelling to Zambia by road for the last eight years, recalls her experience of crossing the Zambezi River from Botswana to the Zambian border on a pontoon as ‘agonising’. But, like many other travellers, the opening of the new state-of-the-art Kazungula Bridge in May 2021, has [...]
Why Book Your Zambia Safari Holiday in the Emerald Season?
It’s an underrated time of the year yet one of the best for a Zambia safari holiday in the South Luangwa and Kafue for those that love baby animals, stunning sunsets and special seasonal birding. Walking safari through South Luangwa from Shawa Luangwa Camp © Gerben van der Waals [...]
“We Are #ReadyForTakeOff”, Zambia Airways
Today, (1 December 2021) Zambia Airways will return to the skies with its first flight to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport in Ndola and a second flight to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. The commencement of the airline's operations comes as great news to the tourism industry, while Zambia [...]
Three Wild Dogs Successfully Translocated to Liuwa Plain National Park
Earlier this month, (1 November 2021,) African Parks, in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), successfully translocated three African wild dogs to Liuwa Plain National Park. The return of this endangered species to Liuwa Plain is aimed at conserving the species in this extraordinary Zambian landscape. [...]