LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
It’s all in the name – The Fuchs Elephant Charge 2019
Written by Sarah Davies Although arguably not the most vital, practical component of preparation, choosing your Elephant Charge team name often takes up the most imaginative effort. Since 2008 when the 4x4 motorsport event was first conceptualised, teams of up to six men and women have bravely taken up the [...]
Revealing Victoria Falls’ Secret – the Lunar Rainbow
Victoria Falls is the only location in Africa and just one of a handful of places on earth where the impressive natural phenomenon of the ‘moonbow’ or lunar rainbow can be witnessed. ©Martin Visser / Tongabezi Despite this, many people visit “The Smoke That Thunders” or Mosi-oa-Tunya without [...]
THE EXPLORER’S GUIDE TO VICTORIA FALLS
© Tongabezi Lodge “Scenes so lovely they must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” – David Livingstone A visit to Zambia is incomplete without witnessing this member of the Seven Wonders of the World. Having made the arduous journey from high in the Angolan mountains, [...]
TOP 4 REASONS TO LOVE WALKING SAFARIS
Ditch the confines of a four-wheel drive for the freedom of traversing the wild South Luangwa on foot. Zambia’s raw natural beauty and remote wilderness is exemplified in the South Luangwa National Park and the meandering Luangwa River running through it. Home to richly diverse animal-, bird- and plant-life along [...]
A new camp for North Luangwa!
Operated by Remote Africa Safaris, Takwela Camp will open in Zambia’s North Luangwa National Park on July 22. As Remote Africa Safaris operates seasonally between May and November, with different opening dates for each of its camps, Takwela will be available on a seasonal basis. Built primarily from local natural materials, [...]
WATCH: What to Expect from your South Luangwa Safari
As if you needed any more reason to visit Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, YouTube user Shawn B shares his safari experience at Flatdogs Camp in this self-edited video of his trip which he describes as “one of the best trips I have done to date!” It’s no surprise [...]
ENJOYING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN ZAMBIA
“We desire less noise, less emissions and as little upset to the local flora and fauna as possible” – Tongabezi Travel offers us boundless opportunities to encounter diverse natural ecosystems, and through this – many people become increasingly aware of the human impact on the planet. Fortunately, many stakeholders in [...]
TRAVEL TIPS: HOW TO BUDGET FOR ZAMBIA
A guest blog by Mary-Jane Lee Despite being one of the world's lesser-known travel destinations, almost one million tourists from every corner of the globe enjoy a holiday in Zambia every year. With so many wonderful attractions – including 19 diverse and unique national parks, and over 30 game management areas offering [...]
New conservation to reinforce Zambia’s conservation efforts
Wildlife conservation is not only saving endangered species from extinction but allowing a thriving future for humanity. Kafue National Park (KNP) is celebrating the launch of the game-changing Musekese Conservation. Exciting news and a step forward for conservation efforts, thanks to numerous donations and fundraising initiatives. The newly formed organisation [...]
On the Road to Love
Australian resident, Nick Lawson has decided to bare his ‘sole' and hit the tarmac in an admirable mission to run the length of Africa… Barefoot! A journey spanning more than 30 000 kilometres. A marathon a day through 23 countries for Run for Love 2018. While most of us are familiar [...]
SOLOMON CHIDUNUKA – Zambia’s Honoured Wildlife Warden
At a high-profile event in Cape Town, senior Wildlife Warden – Solomon Chidunuka – of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife was honoured with the international Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award 2017. Former South African President FW de Klerk presented the award to Solomon Chidunuka, based in Zambia’s Northern [...]
Zambia Strikes Back Against Poachers
22 December 2017: Honourable Fred Musaka of Chadiza Subordinate Court has found all five men guilty of unlawful possession of 25 pieces of rhino horn weighing 32.2kg. In a strong message from the court, each of the men have been sentenced to five years imprisonment. Three Chinese Nationals and two [...]