LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Major Rebuild for One of South Luangwa’s Longest-standing Camps
Guests arriving for the 2027 season at Kaingo Camp will experience completely new rooms. Shenton Safaris' flagship lodge – built in 1992 – is getting a major overhaul during the annual shutdown between November 2026 and May 2027. All the rooms are being rebuilt to be more spacious and have [...]
Can Captive Lions be Rewilded in Zambia?
Lions have been reintroduced to Lolelunga Private Reserve, marking their return to the area for the first time in about 15 years. In April 2026, two previously captive lions were released, the first time this operation has ever been undertaken in Zambia. In co-operation with the Departments of National Parks [...]
AP Surpasses Investment Commitment in Just 5 Years
African Parks has invested USD34-million in Zambia in five years, surpassing their original commitment of USD20m over 20 years. This is according to Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba, speaking at a tourism stakeholder conference in Lusaka. African Parks hailed the Zambian government’s commitment to establishing and strengthening national parks, game [...]
Chongwe River Lodges Reopen for 2026 Season
In line with the Zambezi river slowly slackening and the roads in Lower Zambezi National Park drying out, Chongwe River House and Chongwe Camp are both reopening in April 2026. Both Time+Tide properties offer soothing interiors, superb service and lovely views of the Chongwe river, which flows into the Zambezi. [...]
Is a Craft Distillery in Zambia Producing the World’s Most Sustainable GIN?
As Zambia’s tourism season begins to unfold, bringing with it clear skies, abundant wildlife sightings, and a renewed sense of adventure, there is another story quietly gaining momentum – one that blends conservation, community, and craftsmanship into a single glass. That story is Alvearium Gin. [...]
Zambezi 10% Longer than Previously Thought
Researchers have discovered that the Zambezi river actually begins in Angola, not Zambia as was previously believed. They have also found that the river is about 10% longer than earlier estimates. Scientists from The Wilderness Project, which was created in 2018 to study African freshwater systems such as the Okavango [...]
‘Lodge of the Year’ Award for Lower Zambezi Property
A small, family-owned camp in Lower Zambezi National Park has scooped up another major award: Royal Zambezi is the Luxury Travel Group’s ‘Lodge of the Year’ for 2026/7. This stunning accolade is testament to the team’s dedication to providing top-notch service, outstanding guiding and exemplary hospitality. Set on the banks [...]
Two New High Season Flights to Come On Stream
Zambia is becoming ever more connected with new cross-border flights from around the rest of Southern Africa. These are: From 3 March 2026, Proflight Zambia will start a Lusaka-Livingstone-Windhoek route to Namibia that will fly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On 1 April 2026, eSwatini Air will start a service [...]
Date Set for 2026 Kuomboka Ceremony
The colourful and sacred Kuomboka ceremony is held each year in Western Province. Dating back 300 years, the festival marks the moving of the King or ‘Litunga’ of the Lozi people to higher ground after summer rains. As the Barotse Plain is flooded by the Zambezi river, the Kuomboka – [...]
New Compact Camp for Nsefu Sector
The sought-after Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park will soon have a comfortable camp for serious safari enthusiasts, wildlife photographers and birders. Once the base camp for the team that filmed the BBC’s incredible documentary Kingdom, about the lives of major predators in the area, the property is being [...]
Updated Victoria Falls Entry Fees for Zim Side
The Zimbabwean government has increased VAT (value-added tax) and applied it to tourism services. In light of this the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has announced increases to entry fees for the Victoria Falls rainforest. Entry for international day visitors is now as follows until further notice: Rainforest main [...]
New Walking Safari Experience for Kafue
An exciting new 6-night safari adventure is kicking off in Kafue National Park. African Parks has teamed up with Lowveld Trails to create Wilderness Walking Trails through the Malala Wilderness Area of the park. Trekkers will spend two nights in an en suite chalet at Nanzhila Lake Camp, three nights [...]