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OVERVIEW
Zambia is well known globally as the home of the
magnificent Victoria Falls, yet Zambia is also home
to many other treasures such as the wild Zambezi
River, more than 17 other waterfalls, breathtaking
lakes, wetlands, an abundance of wildlife, opportu-
nities to see the big five and an enormous variety
of birdlife. Zambia’s landscape is defined by three
great rivers and three massive lakes, and provides
guests the opportunity to enjoy holidays filled with
adventure immersed in scenic beauty. Zambia’s
raw, pulsating wilderness is contrasted by the vibrant
urban life of its cities. Its friendly people create an
environment of warmth and safety everywhere you
turn in this magnificent country.
Zambia has emerged as one of the best safari and
adventure activity destinations. It is a large country
providing guests with wide range of activities from
the legendary walking safari deep in the wilderness,
world class river rafting, bungee jumping into the
deep gorge below the Victoria Falls, abseiling, to
canoeing safaris down the Zambezi, river surfing, el-
ephant-backed safaris, and stunning sunset cruises.
These are but a few of the numerous activities that
can be enjoyed in Zambia.
Zambia has long been underestimated as a tour-
ism destination, overshadowed by its big brothers
of tourism, Tanzania, Kenya and to a certain extent,
Zimbabwe and Botswana. However, unlike those
countries, within which national parks are suffering
from the negative effects of mass tourism and over-
exploitation, Zambia provides visitors the opportunity
to experience one of the world’s last hidden paradis-
es. Among pristine wilderness, breath-taking scen-
eries, and a wide arrangement of luxurious travel
and accommodation possibilities, Zambia provides
visitors of all kinds numerous opportunities to experi-
ence the incredible.
WHEN TO GO
When people think about the climate in sub-Saharan
Africa, hot sun and high temperatures are usually
the first things that spring to mind. In Zambia, how-
ever, there are three distinct seasons to be enjoyed:
the Dry, Hot and Rainy Seasons. The Dry Season
(approximately April to August) is a time when tem-
peratures tend to drop significantly at night while the
country’s landscape remains a vibrant lush green,
as a result of rains from the previous Rainy Season.
The Hot season (approximately September to mid-
November) is usually the best time of the year to
see wildlife throughout Zambia’s beautiful National
Parks, as it is during this time that vegetation be-
gins to become sparse, allowing for better viewing
opportunities. While the Dry and Hot Seasons may
be nice, it is the Rainy Season (approximately mid-
November to mid-April) that sustains life in Zambia.
Rainy though it may be, it does not rain for days on
end. In fact it is just as sunny in between periods of
rain as other seasons, but is far more comfortable
temperature wise. The Rainy Season is actually the
best time of the year for birdwatchers of all kinds to
catch a glimpse at some of the continent’s most in-
credible species of birds, including Zambia’s national
bird, the majestic Fish Eagle.
Spectacular rainbow are daily occurrences at Victoria
Falls, Livingstone
National Bird, Fish Eagle
CULTURE
Zambia’s contemporary culture is a blend of values,
norms, material and spiritual traditions of more than
70 ethnically diverse peoples. During the colonial
age, the process of industrialization, urbanization
and economic forces brought ethnically different
people together. In addition, the influence of West-
ern culture and standards, allowed for a new unique
culture to permeate throughout society, without any
real conscious social or political efforts of construc-
tion. Many of the rural inhabitants however, have
retained their indigenous and traditional customs