LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Three Wild Dogs Successfully Translocated to Liuwa Plain National Park
Earlier this month, (1 November 2021,) African Parks, in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), successfully translocated three African wild dogs to Liuwa Plain National Park. The return of this endangered species to Liuwa Plain is aimed at conserving the species in this extraordinary Zambian landscape. [...]
Remembering African Wild Dogs
Remembering African Wild Dogs is the latest book to be added to the Remembering Wildlife series. Compiled by Margot Raggett, the Remembering Wildlife series is a collection of beautiful wildlife photography, many of which were taken in Zambia... Remembering Wildlife - The Collection Margot Raggett gave up a career as [...]
Exploring Kasanka National Park
Kasanka National Park is one of Zambia’s smallest national parks, but one of its many hidden treasures. What this peaceful little park on the southwestern edge of the Lake Bangweulu basin lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity... We are in canoes, paddling up the Luwombwa River in [...]
How To Make A Safari Experience Successful
A successful safari experience starts with a guide’s ability to identify and manage the different needs and wants of guests. This, according to photographic safari guide and owner of Track & Trail River Camp, Peter Geraerdts, all comes down to the knowledge and experience of a good guide... Your Guide [...]
SEKA Shines In South Luangwa
South Luangwa may be renowned for its wildlife, but the SEKA Theatre Group gave Sarah Kingdom an entirely different kind of experience during her visit to Time & Tide's Chinzombo Lodge... It’s afternoon tea-time at Time & Tide’s Chinzombo Lodge in South Luangwa. Tea and delicious cake in hand, we [...]
Sustainable South Luangwa
A luxury safari doesn’t have to come at the cost of sustainability. Sarah Kingdom headed to Green Safaris' beautiful Shawa Luangwa Lodge to see for herself... In these days of consumerism, depletion of natural resources, pollution, global warming and more, travellers have started taking stock of the environmental impact of [...]
Featured Lodge – Flatdogs Camp, South Luangwa National Park
Owners Jess and Jake da Motta have put their 29 years of passion and experience in Luangwa's tourism and hospitality sector towards making upmarket accommodation more accessible to both local and international travellers. Located on the border of the South Luangwa National Park, Flatdogs Camp prides itself not only on [...]
Zambia’s Newly Upgraded Airport Terminal Is Open
With the anticipation of increased traffic, cargo and passenger numbers, Zambia's newly upgraded passenger terminal at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka is now open. The Southern & East African Tourism Update reported that Terminal 2's upgrades make it possible to handle more international arrivals and departures with its annual capacity [...]
An Update on the Kafue National Park Priority Support Plan
Image by Frank Weitzer "The future's brighter for Kafue!" says Libby, the owner of Kasabushi Camp, as she and her husband Andy continue to welcome guests to their home in this enchanted, undiscovered part of Zambia. Since the implementation of a much-anticipated Priority Support Plan was made official [...]
The Fuchs Elephant Charge 2021
Since 2008, the Elephant Charge has raised over $1.3 m for wildlife conservation in Zambia and created a unique event attracting 4x4 teams, sponsors and interest from across the globe. Up to 30 teams must reach 10 checkpoints at a secret location in Zambia’s wilderness in the shortest distance. Crossing [...]
Kafue’s Improved Spinal Road Ready For Self Driving Travellers!
Self-driving travellers of the Kafue National Park can expect a more enjoyable driving experience when travelling along the park’s newly upgraded Spinal Road... Images supplied by Kasabushi Camp According to Libby Wilson of Kasabushi Campsite, who recently returned from a break at Lake Itezhi, the road that links [...]
A Guided Private Safari Experience
Writer: Sarah Kingdom; Photography: Edward Selfe, James Duncan-Anderson Private safaris don't need to cost the earth. With the right planning, a private safari could cost less and give you more than a regular safari... Image Credit: Edward Selfe What is a private safari? It sounds expensive, but does [...]