This unique, peanut-shaped country, once known as Northern Rhodesia, offers visitors an authentic African experience complete with adrenalin pumping adventure sports, a variety of fascinating cultural activities, and an abundance of indigenous wildlife, which finds refuge in Zambia’s vast national parks. Spend your evenings enjoying the spectacular site of the world’s largest waterfall, the Victoria Falls, while sipping on sundowners after an exhilarating day of whitewater rafting down the rapids of the mighty Zambezi River. If that sounds a little too adventurous for your taste, take a houseboat cruise along the exquisite Lake Kariba while watching wild elephants drink at the riverbank as you try your hand at catching the elusive tiger fish. However you choose to spend your time in this unique country, you are bound to leave with a heavy heart and a desire to return again soon to this exceptionally beautiful Southern African country.
Bordering the Luangwa River, the northern and southern Luangwa National Parks contain some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. As a result of this and the parks’ successful anti-poaching campaigns, the area has developed into a world-renowned wildlife haven. The South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safari, which allows visitors to view elephant, hippo and even lion close-up under the supervision of professional and knowledgeable armed guides.
Resting in the eastern part of Zambia northwest of Chipata, the Luangwa National Park is divided into two areas along the impressive Luangwa River. The South Luangwa National Park is easily accessible and is home to 60 animal species and 400 bird species. It is no wonder that it has been dubbed one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The North Luangwa National Park is almost undeveloped, with few roads – and fewer people. The Luangwa River is one of Africa's strongest major river systems and feeds abundant vegetation and wildlife. Spectacular trees, plants and exotic wildflowers grow prolifically in the Luangwa Valley. The culture of the people is another drawcard: the friendly, genuinely hospitable Zambian locals welcome visitors and enjoy helping them to explore the area. Don't miss the opportunity to do some excellent star-gazing in Luangwa's clear night skies.
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