LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
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 [...]
Starbed Options for High’s Season Clear Nights
More and more starbeds are being built at camps across Zambia as owners and operators respond to the enthusiastic feedback of guests who love sleeping under the Milky Way on a warm evening. Previously reserved for premium camps or honeymoon suites, some lodges are going so far as to give [...]
Bangweulu Gearing Up for Bumper High Season
The Bangweulu Wetlands continue to thrive with several initiatives designed to preserve and restore wildlife under the custodianship of African Parks and the area’s many communities. Much work is being done to ensure that villagers see the fruits of conservation projects and continue to support the preservation of this incredible [...]
New ‘After Dark’ Launch Site for Sindabezi Island
The team at Sindabezi Island have been testing a new launch site and route for both safety and comfort so that late arrivals on the island on the Zambezi River are now possible. Previously, guests had to return before sunset, meaning that those with late flights or night activities in [...]
Fair Trade Accreditation Plus Villa Expansion for Flatdogs
Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa has started 2024 on a high with official Fair Trade Tourism Certification. This means that owner Jessica Salmon and her team have proven a dedication to ‘fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, equitable distribution of benefits, and respect for human rights, culture [...]
Proflight Zambia Flies into Kafue for 2024 High Season
Reaching Kafue National Park has always been a little tricky, with self-drivers needing complex directions to reach this beautiful, highly rewarding conservation area. For peak season of 2024, Proflight Zambia is once more connecting Kafue with Lusaka three times a week. The scheduling is as follows: DATES 1 June to [...]
‘Rewilding’ the Remotest Parts of South Luangwa Bears Fruit
South Luangwa is one of Zambia’s most popular parks with highly productive sightings of sought-after species like wild dog, lion and – of course – leopard (it is known as The Valley of the Leopard). But not all areas of the park receive the same number of visitors, with the [...]
New Airline Office for Lusaka
Airlink, a regional airline, now has an office in Lusaka to assist travellers with reservations, tickets and special services. The office is at Agora Village on Thabo Mbeki Road, just up from the ZNBC office. These is the current flight schedule for Airlink's services to Livingstone, Lusaka and Ndola from [...]
Wild Dogs Emerging After Productive Denning Season
With 26 known denning packs and over 400 dogs, the Zambia Carnivore Programme has had its work cut for it this denning season. Wild dogs generally give put in around May and June and raise their pups in secluded dens until around September and October. 2023 seems to have been [...]
New ‘Electric Dhow’ at Tongabezi
The surge in electric vehicles shows no signs of abating. Lodges across the country are dipping their toes into EV game-drive vehicles and now Green Safaris has gone a step further by launching an ‘electric dhow’. A ‘silent safari’ The eDhow is based at Tongabezi Lodge upstream from the Victoria [...]
Exploring the Enchanting Lower Zambezi: Top 5 Things to Do
Nestled along the mighty Zambezi River, Lower Zambezi National Park is a true gem in Zambia's tourism crown. This pristine wilderness area offers a unique and unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and wildlife lovers alike. From breath-taking landscapes to thrilling activities, here are the Top 5 things to [...]