Zambia

Zambia Info • Area: 752 614km² • Capital: Lusaka • Currency: Kwacha • Climate: Three seasons: Dec-Apr - warm and wet,    May-Aug: cool and dry and Sept-Nov: hot and dry • People: African (98%, including Lozi, Ngoni, Tonga, Lunda, Bemba, Kaonde, Luvale), European (1%) • Official language: English (over 70 indigenous languages) • Time: GMT plus two hours • View Visa and Health Information Here      Zambia: A lush, subtropical wilderness country with loads of off-the-beaten-track charm. Zambia has a number of excellent game reserves and is known for her warm and friendly people. Zambia is a republic in south central Africa. It borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. Zambia's capital and largest city is Lusaka. Zambia is land of the legendary African walking safari, earth's biggest waterfall, Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River, breath-taking lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, abundant wildlife, and raw, pulsating wilderness, all in one friendly country; Real Africa at its best. Acknowledged as one of the safest countries in the world to visit, Zambia's people live in peace and harmony.   History & Background: A number of Bantu tribes existed in the area when Portuguese and English traders and missionaries arrived in Zambia in the 19th century. Britain annexed most of Zambia in 1890 and it became known as Northern Rhodesia. Vast copper deposits were discovered, but little was left for the native Zambians after independence in 1963. The country was plagued by all kinds of economic and political instability, which mostly ended when Frederick Chiluba became president in 1991. Scheduled and Tailor – Made Safaris: Zambia is the Real Africa safari destination. If you want to get away from the hoards of tourists and experience a true African Safari then Zambia is the country. Below you will find numerous small group, maximum 10 client safaris that Africa Trails runs in and around Zambia. You can join one of our scheduled camping or lodge safaris or if you’d like, one of our experienced travel consultants can tailor – make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. A great option is our Real African Adventure that goes to all the main safari areas in Zambia or you might be interested in one of our packages into Victoria Falls. Best Game Viewing Months: Zambia gets its rains in the summer months of December through to April when some of the roads into various parks become impassable. May through to September is the best time of year to go on safari when the weather is cool and dry. October and November are hotter but still dry so you can still go on safari as long as you don’t mind the heat. One of the main parks that people are interested in going to is the South Luangwa with the months of June, July, November and December being a good for game viewing and August through to October being excellent. In North Luangwa the months of June to August are good for game viewing and September and October are excellent for game viewing. Victoria Falls is at its fullest in January through to April but the better time to see the falls is August through to December as it’s clearer to see the Victoria Falls with less water being thrown up in the air. In the lower Zambezi the rainy season from mid-November to mid-March can make some roads impassable. Most of the walking and canoe safaris run throughout the year as you usually only have short rain showers in the afternoon followed by good weather afterwards. Some of the Lodges close during the rainy season in this area.   Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari 20 days at £1250.00 pp The Northern Experience is a camping safari through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Just to mention a few of the highlights that are waiting for you: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Western Caiprivi, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls. Read More.... African Lodge Safari - Namibia & Botswana 22 days at £2495.00 pp Our lodge style safari starts and ends in Livingstone, Zambia running through Namibia and Botswana. You will experience the diverse cultural, wildlife and scenery of Southern Africa, while staying in comfortable lodges. Experience the splendour of untouched Africa by joining an unforgettable safari. Read more ... Botswana Classic Deluxe Safari 6 days at £749.00 pp On our Botswana Classic Deluxe Safari you will experience the beauty and hospitality of the land of great water - Botswana Read more ... Botswana Classic Safari 6 days at £599 pp Join us on this incredible camping safari from Livingstone, Zambia through a country where one wishes the time would stand still - Botswana. Read more ... Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Safari 14 days at £999 pp The 14-day Southern Skies is a camping safari through three countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Travel from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund. Read more ... Southern African Safari Expedition 21 days at £1695 pp This diverse safari has every aspect an adventurous world traveller would be looking for; incredible wildlife, fascinating cultures, varied landscapes, picturesque cities, interesting local markets, amazing coasts and beautiful beaches. These African memories will last you a lifetime! Read more ...