LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
New Lechwe Herd for Kafue – and Possible Cheetah Cubs
Dry season is proving productive in Kafue National Park with plenty of new arrivals and exciting sightings. First on the list is a herd of 400 Kafue lechwe (Kobus leche kafuensis) that were released around Lake Itezhi-Tezhi. Kafue lechwe are a sub-species of the more common southern lechwe and are [...]
New ‘Tree Deck’ for South Luangwa
Diners and even yoga groups are making the most of the newly built Tree Deck at Kafunta River Lodge in South Luangwa National Park. The deck, which used to be at the front of the lodge overlooking the productive floodplain, was moved during the construction of Sunset House, a safari [...]
Zambia Lodge Wins Major Prize in Global Awards
Sungani, a young kid on the block in South Luangwa National Park, has taken third place in the 2024 Safari Awards’ ‘Best New Lodge’ category. Established in 2007, the awards offer ‘a deep appreciation for those who consistently surpass expectations, display an unwavering dedication to conservation, and demonstrate operational excellence while actively supporting local communities’. During [...]
Entries for KafueWild Trail Run Open
TheKafueWild is open! Register for the 21km or 10km trail run through Kafue National Park running alongside rangers competing in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge. This is exciting fundraiser takes place on 21 September 2024 and is a great way of combining trail running, conservation and a visit to one of [...]
Procharter Now Flying to Kafue
Proflight Zambia – through Procharter – is offering a thrice weekly service to Kafue National Park until 31 October 2024 to offer guests a seamless transfer from Lusaka over high season. The timings allow safari lovers the option of enjoying an activity such as a game drive on their final [...]
Entries Open for 2024 Elephant Epic
Love MTB and love wildlife? Then take the chance to combine the two by joining the 2024 Elephant Epic and help raise funds for Game Rangers International. The race starts just outside Lusaka and finishes 75km later at Kiambi Lodge in Lower Zambezi National Park on Saturday 22 June 2024. [...]
Upgrades for Mfuwe International in South Luangwa
Visitors flying into Mfuwe International Airport from 13 June 2024 will notice significant construction work as the Zambia Airports Corporation LTD (ZACL) begins upgrades and improvements. The ZACL expects infrastructure work to continue for around three months over dry season. The main issues being tackled are: Pavement works for the [...]
New Flights Between Lusaka and East Africa
Calling all East Africans: it’s time to catch a flight to Zambia! From 27 June 2024, Zambia Airways will operate three flights a week from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Nairobi in Kenya. Dar es Salaam is the coastal gateway to prime conservation areas in southern Tanzania [...]
New Public Wi-Fi Service for Livingstone
A new Wi-Fi service has been unveiled in Livingstone by Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba, and Mayor Constance Muleabai. The Internet penetration rate in Zambia is around 21 percent, meaning almost 80 percent of the population doesn’t have access to Internet services. This new service will provide Wi-Fi access in [...]
Major Updates at Kafue Lodge After Tragic Fire
A devastating fire in 2023 proved to be the catalyst for a fresh start and an exciting new chapter at Ila Safari Lodge in Kafue National Park. After the heart-breaking destruction of the old boma and some communal areas, the team at Green Safaris poured their hopes, imagination and skills [...]
Iconic Kafue ‘Nest’ Camp Opening Early
Chisa Busanga, arguably one of the most unusual camps in Zambia, will be opening on 1 May 2024 rather than 1 June thanks to favourable conditions in Kafue National Park. With more drier ground available earlier than usual, guests will be able to walk, bike and go on game drives [...]
Date for 2024 KafueWild Trail Run Announced
Trail runners should mark Saturday 21 September on their calendars as the day to be at the starting line of the KafueWild race in Kafue National Park. A joint effort between the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks, Kafue National Park and the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, the race [...]