LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Top Accommodation in Kafue as Demand Surges
Kafue – Africa’s second largest national park at 22 400km² / 13 900mi² - is reaping the benefits of the co-management agreement between the Zambian government and African Parks. Set up in 2022 to protect biodiversity, strengthen community development and increase revenue through tourism, the agreement has seen a significant increase in [...]
Two New Eco Projects for the Kafue Flats
Two climate resilience and wildlife conservation projects have been announced for the Kafue Flats. Worth USD9-million in total, the goal is to safeguard this fragile ecosystem and bolster community resilience especially against future droughts and floods that will be worsened by climate change. They were announced in Lusaka by the [...]
Will the Barotse Plains get World Heritage Site Status?
The Zambian government has formally submitted the Barotse Plains Cultural Landscape to UNESCO for consideration as a World Heritage Site, consolidating work done by the National Heritage Conservation Commission, Barotse Royal Establishment and Ministry of Tourism. A decision is expected in 2026 once the International Council on Monuments and Sites [...]
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, nationals from a total of 167 countries can enter Zambia, continuing the liberalisation process started in 2022, which removed visa requirements for major tourism markets. The new legislation (Statutory Instrument No [...]
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 [...]