Zambia Destinations

Being home to the most amazing Victoria Falls, Zambia is obviously a popular tourist attraction. Apart from this, Zambia flaunts its wilderness areas with diverse wildlife, large lakes, and vast plains with mighty rivers. Some go on to say that Zambia is a hidden gem of Africa because of the unspoiled wild places. The wildlife is abundant with a variety of safari and game-viewing activities. 

One of the safest countries to visit in Africa- Zambia

Prime attraction- Victoria Falls

One of seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls is one of those tourist places which is an absolute must-see. This natural wonder has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its ecological importance. There are many adrenaline-rush activities that are carried out in and around the falls. So, make sure you join them for that absolutely wild experience. 

              Witness the Natural Miracle, Victoria Falls- An absolute awe-inspiring experience

National Parks – Go for the night drives

Zambia has about 20 national parks and 34 game management areas. The Big Five including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceros, and Buffalos are found in the national parks of Zambia. The largest National Park in Zambia is Kafue National Park. 

South Luangwa National Park houses the endemic Thornicroft giraffe or Rhodesian giraffe. Popularly known as “the valley of Leopard”, this national park is one of the best destinations to spot the big cats. 

Another national park, Liuwa Plain National Park is a place where you get to see the massive blue wildebeest migration in the month of November. 

The National Parks in Zambia gives the option of night drives to its visitors. Start after sunset and you can spot nocturnal animals such as genets and civets, porcupines, and honey badgers if you are lucky. The chances of spotting leopards, hyenas, and lions are also increased in case of night drives. 

Witness 8 million straw-colored fruit bats coming from Congo feeding on the wild Masuku fruits in Kasanka National Park of Zambia–the World’s largest mammal migration

The Heritage of Zambia – visit its museums

Zambia is rich in culture and heritage. There are around 72 tribes who live together in Zambia. Each ethnic group is unique and witnessing their ceremonies is a lifetime experience. 

The best possible way to witness the country’s heritage, art, and tribes is through its museums. There are four national museums in Zambia. The Livingstone Museum is the largest and oldest museum that exhibits artifacts related to archaeology and politics. 

Other museums include Copperbelt Museum in Ndola, Lusaka Museum in Lusaka, and Moto Moto Museum in Mbala. 

Adventures Activities in Zambia

The mighty Victoria Falls over the river Zambezi offers a lot of activities for all adrenaline junkies out there. There are lots of activities such as swimming, white water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights, etc.

Other adventure activities which can be done in Zambia are safari hiking, snorkeling, and hot air balloon rides. The Zambezi River also has facilities to go for canoe rides and rafting. 

Luangwa River, one of the tributaries of the Zambezi offers great game drive experiences with hippos and crocodiles. Excellent for bird watchers with about 450 species of birds. 

One of the major highlights of Zambia is the walking safari experience. The country takes the credit for being a pioneer in that. 

                  Guided walking Safaris- the best way to get that adrenalin rush!

As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to come to Zambia. From Safaris to its rich history and the numerous adventure sports, the best time to plan a trip is from May to October.