Zambia
Zambia, much like its neighbour to the South East, Zimbabwe, is a landlocked nation which stretches for miles in all directions - some 753,000 km2. Urbanised in many respects, much of the country remains wild, underdeveloped and unspoilt, with a great percentage of land allocated by the government to conservation projects, national parks and game management areas. Many of these parks are home to incredible numbers of Africa’s most-feted wild mammals and extraordinary birdlife.
Offering up the usual suspects, like the Big 5, Zambia boasts some unique animal species, the Kafue lechwe for one. The pletheror of national parks, and well connected transport networks make this an ideal country for multi-day package safaris.
Seasons:
The general height of the land gives Zambia a more pleasant climate than that experienced in most tropical countries. There are three seasons – cool and dry from May to August, hot and dry from September to November, and warm and wet from December to April. The Valleys of the Zambezi and Luangwa do experience excessive heat, particularly in October and, in the wet season, a high humidity.
As you could imagine, the drier months make for better game viewings, with animals drawing near to the life giving waters of the rivers and lakes of Zambia.
National Parks:
With 20 national parks, and a further 34 management areas, a large portion of the land and its many wild inhabitants are protected. While we can't get each and every one on a singel trip, we like to focus in on a select few as each one offers a totally new experience:
