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What Makes Zambia Safari Unique? Author: Enestle Zimba Zambia is Africa's best kept secret. It is the sleeping giant of African safari. It's also the friendly people and the peace the country safeguards and continues to enjoy. That's what makes the country a haven of peace for refuges from civil strive. ...And Zambia is the hub of African travel. Zambia is located in south central Africa with eight neighbouring countries. There are 19 national parks and 34 game management areas. Thus a whopping 30 percent of the country's 752,614 sq kms. The country has the largest water resources in southern Africa. There are large empty tracts of land in pristine state and a large wildlife estate. Zambia's unique natural resources include minerals such as copper, precious stones and lumber; both native hard wood and soft exotic pinewood timber. The National Parks Of the 19 national parks South Luangwa is Zambia's premier game reserve. The South Luangwa National Park has probably the largest variety and concentration of game in Africa and perhaps in the world. Experts in wildlife safari consider the 9,990 sq kms park has some of the finest viewing areas. It is rated one of the top game reserves in the world with a unique profusion of wildlife. Some animals are rare and only found in the park. An example is the Thornicraft giraffe. Another game reserve is the Kafue National Park. The sprawling 22,400 sq kms is the second largest national park in the world and is about the size of Wales in Britain and twice the size of Yellowstone National Park in the USA. The park is located in the central-western Zambia and boasts excellent game viewing, bird watching and fishing. The park has two unique wetlands. The Busanga Floodplain in the northern sector is special. The emerald green Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue Rivers crisscross it. Here are found multi-species of animals and birds. The Busanga plain is an antelope country. The endemic lechwe fill its plains. The park's southern limit also breaks into another wetland the Nanzhila Plains. The plains are next to Zambia's newest lake at the Itezhi-Tezhi Dam. Copper and Gemstone Reserves Apart from the fauna and flora estate the country holds 6 percent of the worlds copper reserves. In addition Zambia is the leading producer of precious and semi-precious gemstones including the rare beauty, the green emerald. Amethyst, garnet, tourmaline, citrine and their verities are also found in Zambia. Most of the finished and semi-finished gemstone products are exported worldwide. Tracts of Land and the Wilderness The population to land ratio is one of the lowest in Africa. At less than 15 people per sq km it is one of the lowest in the world. The sparse population has left a large portion of Zambia unspoiled and in its natural state. You get to see teeming wildlife in pristine wilderness. The wildlife is completely ‘wild and untamed.' Some of the animals have had little or no contact with humans. So the national parks present wildlife in its natural habitat, the very same way nature has always wanted it to be. The Rivers and Lakes of Zambia Zambia's major rivers, lakes and wetlands are considered to hold the largest component of water resources in Southern Africa. There are four major rivers. The Zambezi covers the largest part of Zambia from northwest through southern to southeastern. The Kafue cuts the country in the middle. The Luangwa nearly cuts off the eastern part of the country. But the Chambeshi that discharge into Lake Bangweulu in north-central Zambia has suffered name changes along its course. After leaving Bangweulu it changes its name to Luapula River. It becomes the Congo River on leaving Lake Mweru and entering the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the south is Lake Kariba on the Zambezi. It was the largest man-made lake until the Aswan and the Cobara Bassa were dammed. Lake Kariba is the latest destination for safari investment besides the Victoria Falls. Another is Lake Bangweulu surrounded by white sand beaches and by the tenth largest wetland in Africa. The wetland is the home of the endemic lechwe antelopes and the rare shoebill stork. The third is Lake Mweru on the border with Democratic Republic of Congo. And Lake Tanganyika Africa's deepest lake has its southern tip extending into northern Zambia. The Wild Zambezi River One river that deserves mentioning is the Zambezi River after which the country is named. From its source near Kaleni Hills in the northwestern corner of the country the Zambezi cuts a lying down "S" shape as it flows through its course a total of 3,450 kms before discharging into the Indian Ocean. Its entrance at the ocean is dramatic for it ends in many river channels called a delta. The Zambezi passes through changing landscapes and environment. From the rapids in the notrhwest through the wide river and the site of the "Likumbi Lya Mize" ceremony of the Luvale people. It then passes through the Zambezi floodplain where the Ku-omboka ceremony of the Lozi people takes place. Later the river traverses a hilly area and becomes wide and tranquil. Suddenly the river breaks into the world's most spectacular waterfall. This is the mystic and awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Before the waterfall the Zambezi passes through a point near Kazungula where four countries meet; Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Nowhere else do countries converge on one point in a manner such as this. Down stream of the waterfall the Zambezi collects into a lake at Kariba Dam. Down stream it is joined firstly by the Kafue, Zambia's second largest river and secondly by the Luangwa River at a confluence where three countries meet: Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ...And before its mouth at the Indian Ocean the Zambezi River forms the second and larger lake at Cobara-Basa Dam in Mozambique. The Beautiful Victoria Falls Now the Victoria Falls is something worth talking about. Its awesome, beautiful and a world heritage site. The Toka-Leya people of Chief Mukuni who have always lived there have built many shrines for their deities and ceremonies. Because of the continuous thunder from the largest curtain of falling water and the accompanying mist that plumes from the bottom of the gorge they have called the waterfall "Mosi-Oa-Tunya" meaning the "smoke that thunders". But I like the other name. "Shungu wa Mutitima." Little wonder Dr David Lingstone the famous Scottish missionary doctor and explorer could not resist to write in his dairy, "...scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." Because the beauty is awesome. Dr Livingstone was the first European to see the waterfall on November 16, 1855. He named it after Queen Victoria. At the bottom of the falls are red Kalahari sands. Opposite the waterfall it rains 24 hours a day 7 days a week (24/7). This mist rain nurtures a small rainforest. And two rain bows too. One is seen during the day and the second occurs at night on a full moon. These are the popular solar and lunar rainbows of Victoria Falls ...but then that's another story! Adventure Centre and the Safaris After the Victoria Falls the Zambezi River passes through nine gorges it has cut down 122 metres deep. The nine gorges are in fact former waterfalls at different stages of the development and migration of the falls up stream. This migration covers the past 150 million years! Now the gorges are a spectacular sight. They also form part of the area where adrenaline pumping adventures take place - whitewater rafting over 22 rapids, bungi jumping through 122 metres, gorge swinging, abseiling, river boarding, jet boating, etc. It is for this reason that Livingstone town near the Victoria Falls is now recognized as the Southern Africa Adventure Centre. If you have a daredevil spirit take to the air in a microlight flight. Fly over the Victoria Falls, watch animals in the nearby Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park...and get really close to the cascading water of the world's largest curtain of falling water. But if you would rather like mundane pastime then you might want to enjoy the "Flight of Angels." Hire a helicopter or indeed a rigid wing airplane. Even this choice will be your life's memorable experience. Where to Stay The banks of the Zambezi River are dotted with many lodges and camping sites. A visit to the Zambezi Waterfront might be what you want. More interesting though is the theme designs of most lodges. They have a strong African architectural style. The Sun International resort is the latest inclusion and is built closest to the Victoria Falls. The resort is a combo of two hotels: one, the Zambezi Sun is a three star hotel only minutes from the Victoria Falls and the other the Royal Livingstone is a five star royal opulence. The red walls of the Zambezi Sun depict decorative symbols of prehistoric times. The colour of these African drawings is similar to the Kalahari sands found at the bottom of the falls. But the luxury of the Royal Livingstone is all very different. The ever present butlers and staff wear uniforms reminiscent of the dress of Dr Livingstone at the time he discovered the waterfalls one and half centuries ago. He named the waterfalls in honour of Victoria, then queen of England. Next to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park is another new hotel. Chrismar Hotel has just been completed near the 60 sq km national game park. It's as if the hotels and lodges are ‘popping' up everyday! In Lusaka the capital city of Zambia you'll find other exciting hotels and lodges; the 5 star Taj Pamodzi, the 5 star Hotel Intercontinental, Holiday Inn and other fine hotels. The private game lodges are all within fifty kms. Popular ones are the Lilayi Lodge, the Protea Safari Lodge, and Chaminuka. But Siavonga at Lake Kariba has exciting lakeshore lodges. It's only a two-hour drive from Lusaka. My advice...you'll enjoy the hospitality of Zambia! How to Get to Zambia The choice is wide. You can choose to arrive by air and land at any of the four international airports that have full custom and immigration facilities. Mfuwe International Airport is on the boundary with the Zambian premier game reserve, the South Laungwa National Park. Another is at Ndola on the Copperbelt of Zambia. And yet another is the Lusaka International Airport 22 kms from the capital city of Zambia. But Livingstone International Airport is special. Only 8 kms from the Victoria Falls whose first sighting you get from the air on approach to landing. And then you may choose to arrive by road from any of the eight neighbouring countries but mainly from Bostwana, Namibia, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Get on a plane or car and come to Zambia ...And you'll leave without ever forgetting Zambia safari! Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/what-makes-zambia-safari-unique-619.html About the Author:

Zambia Safari: a Tour With Full of Adventure and Thrill Author: Synapse India Seeking the peace of mind or just want to enjoy some days in hunting adventure? If you are choosing any African destination, you better think about Zambia that can fulfill all your desires. Besides mesmerizing natural beauty, you can get the chance to meet friendly and warm people of the country. It is not wrong to say that Zambia safari paves the surest way to the heaven. Zambia can be better described as the peaceful, stabilize and friendly country that has a lot to offer for tourists moving in from different parts of the world. The country possesses incredible natural resources and carries on the heritage of a natural safari country. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the nicest tourist attractions of Zambia: 1. In holiday Zambia, you can witness the world most spectacular and largest waterfall called, “The Victoria Falls.” It measures 1701 metres wide and plunges down to 111 metres. 2. Secondly, you can visit the wild waves of the untamed river known as Zambezi River. The river provides breath-taking natural scenery. You can view many interesting and marvelous sights just to add more fun and pleasure in their Zambia safari holiday. 3. Next, you can visit the Nchanga Open Pit, one of the largest open cast mines in the world and the largest in Africa. 4. Adventure freaks can visit the 19 national parks and 34 game management areas, maintained by the government of the country, covering around 30 percent of the 752614sq km of Zambia. 5. Get the unbelievable sights of fascinating wildlife in pristine wilderness could be a really tempting activity. Having the largest consideration of wildlife animals, you can witness the different species of mammals such as lion, giraffe, leopard, rhino and elephant. 6. Water sport lovers can get ultimate adventure at the Livingstone, situated near the superb Victoria Falls, offering a wide variety of water adventure such as White water river-rafting, bungee jumping, river boarding, skiing, fishing, abseiling, off high way 4x4 driving, elephant back safari, river safari, micro-light and helicopter flights over the Victoria Falls. Taking a quick trip to Zambia can be a golden opportunity for every wildlife lover. The country offers you irresistible wilderness, inviting wildlife, and landscapes just to increase your happiness and overall satisfaction. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/zambia-safari-a-tour-with-full-of-adventure-and-thrill-400075.html About the Author: Myself webmaster of www.realafrica.co.uk, a safari holidays information directory of Zambia safari, holiday Zambia and Africa safaris. Zambia'S Unrivalled Beauty Author: Amelia Stenson Zambia has often been branded the 'Real Africa' or the 'Rough Diamond' of the darkest continent as Zambia's beauty is unrivalled the world over. It is a country that embraces the hardship of the African bush but also has some of the most stunning water resources; a resource that is unbelievably rare and precious in the Southern African region. Water, water everywhere... Apart from the unparalleled magnificence of the acclaimed Victoria Falls, there are dozens of equally impressive cascades throughout the rugged land as well as a sumptuous collection of lakes and wetlands, the primary of which is the man-made Kariba Dam. Some safari specialists even offer (at the traveller’s risk) dedicated tours for 'cascade junkies' - visitors who simply cannot get enough of the crystal clear waters plummeting hundreds of metres into the kloof below. Birdlife aplenty The white, wild waters of Zambia are not only attractive to humans but also to a startling array of over 700 different species of birds, and are the "lifeblood" of large herds of animals that still roam the wilds with impunity. A Zambia safari will literally be studded with gems – those you can look at and those you can take part in. Activities range from the legendary 'deep bush' walking safaris to some of the wildest white water experiences on the tempestuous Zambezi River; but it is arguably the fishing that will get most visitors all in a flurry. Exhilarating game fishing Zambia boasts some of the most exhilarating and hard-fought game fishing in the world with the powerful and rather snappy Tiger Fish its main title contender. The remote villages of Zambia still offer visitors a brief glimpse of the traditional lifestyles of the local inhabitants, making it the 'real deal' of African safaris with the additional allure of being regarded as one of the safest countries in the world to visit today. Zambia highlights Tour operators can tailor the perfect itinerary for visitors to this wild and beautiful corner of the globe, with some suggested highlights being Bungi jumping into the deep, dark gorge below the Victoria Falls. Popping in at the Chimfunshi chimpanzee sanctuary and animal orphanage near the village of Chingola. Going wild at the South Luangwa National Park, one of the greatest natural wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Discovering Livingstone Town, named after the famous Victorian explorer, David Livingstone. Enjoying a close encounter with elephant and other giants of the bushveld on horseback at Kafue Horse Safaris . Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/zambias-unrivalled-beauty-819918.html About the Author: Kuoni Private Safaris, a leading South African tour operator and African safari specialist, is a one-stop solution for all your African safari needs, offering you a host of exciting adventures and unforgettable tours into the very heart of East and Southern Africa. www.privatesafaris.com

Ten Essential Places To Visit In Zambia Author: Jonathan Williams Zambia is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Although a landlocked country, there are still great and wonderful places that you can visit in Zambia. 1.) Soweto Market For any tourists and visitors, a visit to the Soweto Market is a must. Here, you will definitely get to know more about the culture of the people of Zambia as you experience a part of their daily lives. You find can anything in the Soweto Market, from medicines to mechanical parts to vegetables, just be careful though of your bags especially if it contains money as there are pick-pocketers here. 2.) The Anglican Cathedral You can find this cathedral in Lusaka, a city of Zambia. You will definitely enjoy seeing its stained glass windows and marvel at the building's elegance. This is also called the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. 3.) Henry Tayali Gallery This gallery is a must-see when you are in Lusaka. This houses artifacts and arts done by the Zambians. You can even buy some of these arts and have them shipped to your home country. 4.) Munda Wanga Environmental Park This is a park as well as a sanctuary for many animals native to Zambia. You can also find here the Botanical Gardens where you will surely enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon after a hectic day of going to the different wonderful places that Zambia offers. There is also the Terrace Bar and Restaurant where you will surely enjoy a nice meal. 5.) Lilayi Lodge This is a ranch that houses a lot of wildlife. In here, you can take a game drive which will tour you around the ranch and where you will see the variety of exotic animals that live in the area. It also offers modern amenities like a swimming pool as well as a magnificent restaurant. 6.) Victoria Falls This is another popular tourist destination that got listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you will get to see a waterfalls twice the height of Niagara Falls and much bigger, longer and wider than the Niagara. Anybody who sees its majestic beauty shall truly be enthralled by its magnificence. 7.) Livingstone Island A visit to this island is surely something that a visitor should not miss. Here, you will get to enjoy a dip in the Devil's Pool or get to have your picture taken with a permanent rainbow as a background. You can only do this though during the UK summertime because of the changing water level. 8.) Chipata City If you want to spend some quiet time with your loved one, then you can always hike up the Kanjala Hill. Once you reach the top, you will surely enjoy the magnificent sight of Chipata, and this hill is also perfect for picnics. You can also visit the Central Mosque when you are in Chipata. 9.) Kafue National Park Recognized as one of the biggest parks that Zambia has to offer, this is also a favorite tourist destination. You can take boat trips here that will tour you along the Lufupa and the Kafue Rivers. There is also the popular game drive that you can take, and by doing so, you will get to see the many variety of wildlife that inhabit the park. 10.) Lower Zambezi National Park This park is home to a myriad of wildlife like the elephant and the hippopotamus. You can also see lions here as well as leopards and their favorite prey, buffalos. You can have a great fishing experience along the river, or you can go canoeing. Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/ten-essential-places-to-visit-in-zambia-321839.html About the Author: Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV - the place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.DestinationGuide.tv/zambia to view or share Zambia travel videos.

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