Zambia’s flourishing border town, Livingstone, or Maramba, is situated in the South Province of the country. The British colonial city is a tourism centre for the nearby Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, and the Zambezi River. Continuously growing, this romantic destination is rich in culture and history, with a host of adrenaline-infused experiences to choose from including bungee jumping, abseiling, gorge swinging, white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and jet boating. For visitors seeking a more relaxed experience, there are countless other activities on offer too. Visit the fascinating Livingstone Museum, take a helicopter flight over the roaring fall, or experience a superb game drive in the UNESCO-listed Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, home to African elephants, hippopotamus, and an impressive variety of bird species.
Based on the banks of the Kafue River, deep within Kafue National Park, Musekese's landscape shifts between miombo woodlands and open plains, and waterways, creating a environment that support a wide range of wildlife. Elephant herds are frequently seen during the dry season, while plains game such as sable, hartebeest, zebra, and large numbers of puku are common across the grasslands. Birding is particularly rewarding, with hundreds of species recorded in the area. A permanent, water-fed lagoon—locally called a dambo—draws wildlife throughout the year. Canoe safaris offer a quiet way to explore river channels rich in birds and hippos. Game drives and walking safaris help visitors explore further. A visit to the Musekese Conservation NGO Research Centre provides insight into ongoing efforts to protect the area.
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.
The Lower Zambezi National Park has a magnificent location, nestled between the mighty Zambezi River and a dramatic escarpment that keeps the wildlife on the plains and woodlands below. With the Mana Pools Reserve on the opposite side of the river (Zimbabwe), the entire area is one enormous wildlife sanctuary, home to large herds of elephant and buffalo, prides of lion, leopards, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodile, zebra, and over 400 species of birds. Although not as diverse as many of Zambia’s other parks, what makes experiences here so special is the river that runs through it. With little permanent water, wildlife is concentrated around the Zambezi, offering visitors spectacular opportunities to get close to animals by exploring its many channels, lagoons, islands, and floodplains. Safaris by boat and canoe provide a glimpse of animals grazing and drinking on the riverbanks, or a thrilling chance to approach pods of hippos in their water world, observing them from an entirely different point of view.
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