ZAMBIA

Introduction

Blessed with awe-inspiring natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, huge water bodies and vast open spaces, Zambia offers unforgettable holidays exploring the real Africa. This unique country, once known as Northern Rhodesia, offers visitors an authentic African experience complete with adrenalin pumping adventure sports. With a variety of fascinating cultural activities, an abundance of indigenous wildlife which finds refuge in Zambia’s vast national parks and spectacular daily sunsets; you are bound to leave with a heavy heart and a desire to return again soon!

What to See and Do

Spend your evenings enjoying the spectacular site of the world’s largest waterfall, the Victoria Falls, legendary African walking safari, the wild Zambezi River, whilst sipping on sundowners, all in one friendly country.

 

Enjoy an exhilarating day of Whitewater rafting down the rapids of the mighty Zambezi River or try your hand at catching the elusive tiger fish. 

Visit the South Luangwa National park for spectacular game viewing opportunities.

Where to Stay and Eat

Best bang-for-your buck hotel -

Avani Victoria Falls Resort – right next to the mighty Zambezi River with the Victoria Falls within walking distance reasonable prices, good food, festive atmosphere and many activities to do from the hotel. You will be enthralled with a performance by a welcome group that sings & plays African-style drums.

The Waterfront ideally located on the shores of the Zambezi River, if lucky you might find Giraffes, Zebras & monkeys, baboons and other wild animals.

Restaurants only the locals would know

The Mango Tree Café – is located in a beautiful garden at the Zig Zag Town Lodge in Livingstone.  The cafe serves fresh homemade delicious meals, the staff are very friendly and diners are well taken care of in a friendly relaxed environment. 

Squires Steakhouse – is based at the day activity centre in Livingstone right next to the Victoria Falls.  As it’s name suggests the dish of the day are their quality steaks deliciously cooked to perfection.  A 5-minute stroll would take one down to the entrance of the mighty Falls themselves

Total Recall Moment 
  • Take a 15 minute helicopter “flight of angels” over the Victoria Falls 
  • Interact with and learn about the mighty African Elephant before enjoying a cocktail and a wonderfully organic homemade lunch. 
  • Enjoy the thrill of adrenalin whilst rafting down the Zambezi River for an experience never to be forgotten

Rookie Mistakes

In Zambia, know your distances between the towns you want to visit! The towns are well spread apart and travelling between them can take up much of your holiday time.  Do a bit of research about what you would like to achieve before you depart to optimise your travelling time. 

For your Facebook Wall

Definitely a picture of yourself and the “Mosi Oa Tunya” – the Smoke that Thunders! It’s one of the only places where you can still see white rhino in Zambia.

Perfect Souvenir

Zambia’s best bargains are handicrafts: local carvings and baskets.

An extensive range of wooden products such as jewellery, carved animals, coasters, place mats etc.

A book about the life of Dr David Livingstone would be a wonderful addition to your book shelf back home.  It’s a fascinating and well told story of an amazing man who had steadfast curiosity, ambition and determination, backed by the willingness and strength of the people he surrounded himself with in Africa.