A president’s private reserve, a river shared with Zimbabwe and a long fight over a copper mine in the hills. Here is the story behind Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park, plus photos from our latest trip.
Bangweulu Wetlands is Zambia’s community-owned wilderness, a vast floodplain where the water meets the sky. Here is its story, from Livingstone’s last journey to the fishermen who now guard the shoebill’s nests. It is also home to the endemic Bangweulu lechwe, and cheetahs returned here after almost a century.
Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest park, about the size of Wales, yet most visitors skip it. Here is how it began as a game reserve in the early 1920s, why poor soils and the tsetse fly kept it wild, and why it holds more antelope species than any other park in Africa.
Zambia tented safari 2027: all departure dates for our Sable, Zebra and Wildebeest safaris through Kafue and Liuwa Plain, what a day in camp is really like, and who these trips suit. Pick your date and send us a message – a request is free and commits you to nothing. Book by 31 January for our 20th-anniversary offer.
Zambia has 20 national parks, 36 game management areas and 42 Important Bird Areas, spread across the whole country, yet most visitors only ever hear about two or three of them. This map shows the main parks, from Liuwa Plain in the far west to Nsumbu on Lake Tanganyika. Hover over a park, or tap it on your phone, to see which of our safaris go there. Parks without a scheduled trip can still be part of a tailor-made route.
“When is the best time to come?” It’s the question we hear more than any other. The honest answer: it depends on what you want to see. Zambia’s year runs on water. The rains fill the rivers and floodplains, the […]
Discover why Zambia belongs on every African bucket list — from walking safaris and extraordinary wildlife to the Zambezi, Victoria Falls, vibrant cultures and everyday life. Wild, authentic and still wonderfully underrated.
In South Luangwa’s Wafwa area, a lioness carries her only remaining cub towards safety as three young males threaten to take over the Mfuwe Pride. These tender early-morning moments reveal a powerful story of motherhood, courage and survival in the wild.
From the wildlife-rich floodplains of Liwonde National Park to the remote roads of northern Zambia and the thunder of Victoria Falls, our latest overland safari became a true African expedition. Over 13 days and 12 nights, we crossed Malawi and Zambia through lakeside villages, mountain roads, border posts, waterfalls, and hidden wilderness areas. Challenging road conditions in northern Malawi and Zambia tested both vehicle and driver, but rewarded us with unforgettable landscapes, authentic encounters, and experiences far beyond a traditional safari. One thing became clear along the way: Africa is best experienced slowly, and this incredible route deserves at least 16 days to fully enjoy the journey.
