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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Bird Island (Ile Aux Vaches)

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Elephants : Wildlife Southern Africa

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Zambia Basic Information

Zambia Basic Information Full Country Name: Republic of Zambia Area: total area 752,614 sq km Population:10.7m (2003) Capital City: Lusaka (population about 1.4m) People: There are over 73 different ethnic groups among Zambia's indigenous population. Major groups are the Bemba of the north and the Copperbelt, the Tonga of the south and Lozi of the

Boumalne

Boumalne Boumalne du Dades is a small town that overlooks the valley. It makes for a pleasant stop in the valley and it is a good base for walking expeditions. The oasis surrounding the town are very relaxing and you might want to spend more time here than you had planned.

Smara

Smara Smara is located in the north of the Western Sahara. It has been an important place on the caravan route from West-Africa. Ma al-Aynayn has his main camp here, just before he set off to try and conquer Marrakesh at the beginning of the twentieth century. There is nothing very special

The TULI Block

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Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park Chobe National Park is a 7,000-sq-mi/18,130-sq-km swamp-and-grasslands wilderness on the flood plains of the Chobe River. We rank it as one of the finest parks in Africa: Its programs offer enough structure to put a first-timer at ease, yet its backcountry areas will get even the most jaded

Burundi : Travel Destinations and Attractions

Burundi : Travel Destinations and Attractions Warning Burundi remains a dangerous destination. Fighting is at its worst in outlying areas but gunfire is not uncommon on the streets of the capital, Bujumbura. Civilians, the Burundi military and government officials have been targeted, and the presence of a South African peace force has

Cheetah: Wildlife Southern Africa

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Shopping in Zimbabwe

Shopping in Zimbabwe Shop for wood carvings (including giraffe carvings that can be up to 20 ft/6 m tall), copper wall plaques, jewelry, minerals, dolls, floppy woven hats, wooden spoons, beads, baskets, spears and other native weapons, safari clothing, thumb pianos (they're called mbiras), stone sculptures made of native verdite (very