Zambia Travel Guide

A Sparsely populated country rich in wildlife, Zambia was named after the mighty Zambezi River which flows through southern Zambia. The Zambezi River is fed by its Kafue and Luangwa tributaries. The three great lakes of Bangweulu, Mweru and Tanganyika lie in north Zambia. The Lake Kariba lies along the southern border adjacent to Zimbabwe.

Its game parks are among the best in the world, and it shares with Zimbabwe two of the scenic highlights of southern Africa: Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. But Zambia's attractions are a bit difficult and expensive to reach, which means they're unspoiled but also a challenge for independent travelers. We think Zambia is well worth the challenge, particularly if you're interested in pursuing the raw edges of the "real" Africa, and if you're keen on seeing wild animals in a truly wild setting.

Zambia’s economy is based on copper from the government-owned mines in the “copper belt” near the Zaire border.

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KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa

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Rissani

Rissani Rissani is the last village on the Ziz River, the desert begins here. Most of the inhabitants still live in the 18th century ksar, a maze of dark almost troglodyte passages. Five minutes walk west of Rissani lies the ruined site of the first independent kingdom of the south ,

Lusaka

Lusaka Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, has little to offer the international tourist. Sights include the Luburma Market, and Chief Mungule's Village. Wood carvings made by local crafts¬men can be seen at Kabwata Cultural Center. There is a duty-free shop in town that only takes foreign currency; this shop has liquor and

Perinet (Analamazaotra) - Mantadia

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Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park The thundering white-water Namorona River dominates this spectacular upland rainforest in the south-eastern highlands. Ranomafana protects 12 species of lemur, including all three bamboo (gentle) lemurs, ruffed and red-bellied lemurs and the striking Milne-Edward’s diadem sifaka. People often see 5 or more species of lemur during a single

Smara

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Masoala National Park and Nosy Mangabe Island

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Lake Tana

Lake Tana Discover the mystery of the Blue Nile Majestic and mysterious Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile which floats from there to the Soudan. Just 30 kilometers outside of Bahir Dar are the famous Bleu Nile Falls. On the islands in the lake are 15th century Monasteries.

Berenty Private Reserve

Berenty Private Reserve With its large populations of ringtails, brown lemurs and Verreaux’ sifakas, Berenty is probably the most famous Malagasy reserve. Birding is rewarding. The reserve protects both spiny bush and dry tamarind woodland, along the Mandrare River bank. The guides are among the best in Madagascar, but it is