Zambia

Zambia home of the mighty Zambezi and Victoria Falls is a land locked, 752.000km², countryin the heart of Africa surrounded by Angola, DR Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Namibia. It is also home to 54 wildlife-infested National Parks and Wildlife Management Areas covering almost 30% of her land surface. South Luangwa National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Kafue National Park, Livingstone National Park including the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls world’s biggest waterfall and the Victoria Falls Bridge are some of her most popular tourism attraction sites as well as North LuangwaNational Park, Kasanka National Park, Lake Kariba, Lake Tanganyika and Lusakaher capital city. Zambia is popular for Adventure tours, African wildlife game viewing tours and safaris in search of lions, leopard, elephants, buffalo, antelopes, hippos & crocodiles as well as other terrestrial mammals, hundreds of species of birds and some of the continent’s most hospitable people.

South Luangwa National Park

Zambia’s iconic South Luangwa National Park (9,000km²) wildlife park considered one of the greatest.

Zambia’s iconic South Luangwa National Park (9,000km²) wildlife park considered one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, for her high concentration of terrestrial mammals, reptiles, birds and vegetation; 60 different mammal specials including ion, leopard, elephant, buffalo,zebra, giraffe, hyena, monkeys, wild dogs, antelopes, over 400 bird species, hippos and crocodiles on the Luangwa River as well asand stunning contrasts of landscapes and year round weather patterns.

Livingstone Victoria Falls

Situated in southernZambia on the Zambezi River which forms the country’s natural border with.

Situated in southernZambia on the Zambezi River which forms the country’s natural border with Zimbabwe and with which their share the falls, Victoria Falls’ mosioatunya, is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Comprising 5 different falls, ranging 70 to 108m deep, the 1700m wide falls which unleashes up to 550m liters of water per minute during the river’s peak flow is the world’s largest by surface area considered one of the "Seven natural Wonders of the World". It is a natural magnet for tourists thousands of whom come every year to marvel at David Livingstone’s "...scenes so lovely must have been gazed on by angels in their flight"also the local people’s ‘smoke that thunders’, enjoy sunset cruises on the Zambezi, scenic helicopter rides over the falls and one of the best bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge which joins Zambia and Zimbabwe as well asDL’s statue which stands at the left end of the Falls near Devil's Cataract. The most incredible views of the falls can be experienced from 73 stair steps down into the gorge’s base.

Mfuwe Safari Lodge

MfuweSafari Lodge, is an award bush lodge in Zambia’s South Lungwa National Park’s.

MfuweSafari Lodge, is an award bush lodge in Zambia’s South Lungwa National Park’s, is tucked amongstancient ebony and fig trees on the banks of a tranquil oxbow lagoon on the Luangwa River and built to rhyme with her natural surroundings; open sided facilities under a thatch roof, supported by palm poles and impressive stone chimneys that underneath form delightful fireplaces. Guest accommodation comprises 18 spacious and en-suite thatched chalets lined along the water’s edge and well secluded to afford maximum privacy. Room amenities include 1x Double size Bed or 2x Twin Beds with mosquito netting, en-suite bathrooms, with double vanities, showers and separate WC, soft lighting and puffed/airy furnishings in African styles as well as with private viewing decks overlooking the lagoon. Other lodge amenities include a restaurant/dining area, a bar areas, a lounge, a secluded library with own viewing deck and a swimming pool, which extends over the lagoon.

Protea Hotel by Mariott Lusaka Tower

Protea Hotel BY MariottLusaka Tower is a 4* business hotel at the Arcades Shopping.

Protea Hotel BY MariottLusaka Tower is a 4* business hotel at the Arcades Shopping and Entertainment Complexin the heart of Lusaka, barely 25mins from the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Guest accommodation comprises 137 comfortable and en-suite rooms each complete with 1x King Bed or 2x Twin Beds. Other hotel amenities include the Steakhouse Restaurant, the Rooftop bar and Cloud 9 lounge ideal for relaxation before or at the end of your safari or between business activities. The hotel is within easy reach to Lusaka’s most popular dining, entertainment, shopping spots as well as the Mulungushi Conference Centre as well as her own conference facilities. It is also close to her sister 3* Protea Hotel by Mariott, Lusaka (the two are different hotels).

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Zambia Adventure Experience

From $864 Per person sharing Double/Twin Room

6 Days

How to get there:

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka) and Harry MwangaNkumbula International Airport in Livingstoneare the principal gateways into Zambia and are frequented by a number of international and regional airlines including South African Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. A local domestic flights airline provides interconnecting flights between the two cities as well as to Mfuwe at the edge of South Luangwa National Park.

Zambia Visa:

Most persons require a Visa to enter Zambia. For the specific requirements for your nationality/passport, please see https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/ under ‘Vias’. Advance Visas may be obtained from the Zambian Embassies and High Commission nearest to you or apply (and pay) online athttps://evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/. e-Visas normally take several days to be processed and a confirmation emailed back to you. We recommend you apply at-least three weeks before your scheduled day of arrival. Payment is normally done on arrival at the Zambia port of entry.

If your tour includes crossing over into Zimbabwe, we recommend you request for the special KAZAUniVisa sticker when you arrive at the Zambia port of entry. The sticker allows you to cross between Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times and one time into Botswana (Kazungula border) at no extra charge and is a huge discount at US$ 50compared to individual visas. The KAZAUniVisa is currently only available for those who are allowed to obtain a Visa on arrival/at a fee.

If your tour includes a day trip into Botswana, please see http://www.gov.bw/Ministries--Authorities/Ministries/Ministry-of-Labour--Home-Affairs-MLHA/Tools--Services/Services--Forms/Requirements-for-VISA-application/ for your nationalities’ specific visa requirements and apply accordingly in advance; a Botswana visa may take 7 to 14 working days to get.

Health Requirements

A yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is now mandatory for entrance into Zambia.

The CDC and WHO recommend vaccines for typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, cholera, rabies, and influenza.

The southern fringes of the country where the best tourism activities are found are also located in a Malaria risk area. We recommend anti-Malarial prophylactics, use of a mosquito repellent and sleeping under a mosquito net. Do please speak to your physician on the recommended anti-Malarial prophylactics before departing for Zambia.

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