The longest arm of Africa’s second-longest river, the Congo, is Lake Mweru, an enthralling freshwater lake dividing Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With its soft, sandy beaches, pretty vegetation, abundant wildlife and traditional fishing villages on its shores, the lake beckons to travellers seeking a beautiful natural location and a cultural experience. Take ferry rides to the pretty islands, or simply paddle out to see the vast expanse and watch the sun go down. The lake is ideal for fishing, with its large schools swimming in from the Luapula and Kalungwishi Rivers. See herds of buffalo and camp along the shore in the Mweru Wantipa National Park, or see wildebeest, impala, zebra and elephant at the Lusenga Plain National Park.