LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Sungani Hits Conservation Funding Goal Again
Sungani, which has two lodges in South Luangwa National Park, has again hit its fundraising target, gathering USD62 492 in 2024 to benefit Conservation South Luangwa. To date, it has contributed more than USD130 000 to CSL’s important work and has achieved its aim for three consecutive years. The money is earmarked [...]
What’s in the New Edition of Travel & Leisure Zambia
Andrew Muswala takes us through the latest edition of Travel & Leisure Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana… ‘Welcome to Issue 29… ‘This issue is being published at a time when travel interest to these three destinations is rising rapidly. And 2025 is the year in which we celebrate our 10th year [...]
Zambia Waives Visas for More Countries
Citizens of another 53 countries are now exempt from requiring visas to enter Zambia. Starting from 1 January 2025, national from a total of 167 countries can enter Zambia. This continues the liberalisation process started in 2022, which removed visa requirements for major tourism markets. The new legislation (Statutory Instrument [...]
From Roads to Rivers: Discovering Zambia’s Fluid Landscapes
With green season on the doorstep of Zambia’s tourism season, camps and lodges are gearing up to slow down over the wetter festive season. While the abundance of water may pose challenges for the tourism industry's summer season, the significance of Zambia's water resources far outweighs any potential disadvantage for [...]
Zambia in ‘Best Places’ List for 2025
Zambia has been named one of the 'Best Places to Go in 2025' by Frommer's, the iconic travel guide-book series founded in 1957. Known as travel experts with a loyal following, Frommer's have been advising holidaymakers on the world's top vacation spots for decades. Journalist Lily Heise, who is based [...]
That’s a Wrap: Seasonal Lodges to Reopen in 2025
Zambia is unique among Southern Africa’s safari destinations in that many lodges and camps still close for all or part of the summer rainy season from November onwards. With wildlife dispersing and some roads not being passable, this is the perfect time for staff to have well-deserved breaks, crucial maintenance [...]
Navigating Zambia: Essential Self-Drive Tips from Our Recce Adventure
The plan for the recce trip was to cover as much ground as possible throughout Zambia, focusing our time on the national parks and sensible transit camps in between. This country is rich in diverse biomes varying from bushveld, miombo woodland, grassy plains and riverine forest, which of course attract [...]
Zambia: The Overlooked Gem for Self-Drive Adventures
Zambia has long been on our radar, and 2024 is the year we embark on a much-anticipated reconnaissance trip. At Ultimate Routes, we take pride in building a rich, first-hand knowledge base that informs our route designs and bookings for self-drive clients. This commitment ensures that every journey we [...]
Zambia Airline Expands Offering
Memorable Journeys, founded in 2016 by Solly Tevara, has announced an extension of its air travel services in the country. The company services all the major safari areas including South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Kafue and Livingstone to reach the Victoria Falls. The enhanced offering now includes private charter arranged for [...]
Productive Year for Project Luangwa
Despite significant challenges such as power cuts, funding cuts and the cyclical El Nino Southern Oscillation weather pattern bringing a drought in its wake, Project Luangwa is powering ahead to help communities in South Luangwa National Park and the greater Luangwa Valley. It may only be September but the team [...]
Mwamba Reopens After Full Refresh
Mwamba Camp in South Luangwa National Park is up-and-running after an extensive series of upgrades. The chalets now feature woven bamboo on the exterior and interior, with a layer of matting and a screen in between to keep out insects and other elements. The rooms are more spacious and come [...]
Unusual Predator-Focused Safari for South Luangwa and Kafue
A unique safari focused on the conservation of big cats and other predators will be held in November 2024 for wildlife enthusiasts who want to understand what goes into preserving these powerful animals in their natural habitats. Organised by Green Safaris, the Predators Research Safari will combine classic safari activities [...]