Apart from Victoria Falls — the world’s largest waterfall — Zambia remains a mostly unknown entity even to more intrepid travelers. The natural beauty and wild landscapes of Zambia, combined with excellent big game viewing, luxurious accommodation and plenty of activities, make it one of Go Volunteer Africa’s top destinations.
When it comes to visiting Africa, Zambia is often overlooked for the well-trodden tourist trail of places such as South Africa and Kenya. Yet, for those who want to get off the beaten track, this landlocked country has much to offer. But, if you want to explore one of Africa’s best kept secrets, you need to be fast.
Zambia has a lot going for it. Apart from being voted as the safest country on the continent to visit, it boasts some of the most unspoilt and wild landscapes in Africa. This remote wilderness provides the opportunity for game rich safaris without the crowds that so many other destinations have.
The only bustling area is the country’s most popular attraction; Victoria Falls. But the mighty waters of the Zambezi provide visitors with ample activities, so you can be as active as you want to be. In short, Zambia is the ideal safari destination.
The Valley of the Leopard
Zambia is one of the few African countries that can pretty much guarantee the full pantheon of Africa’s wildlife without having to be inside a fenced area.
All of Zambia’s national parks and almost all of its accommodations are unfenced, and elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas and even lions are regular visitors to many towns, villages, lodges and camps even outside of national parks.
But to see Zambia at its absolute wildest, nothing beats South Luangwa National Park. This park has one of the highest densities of big game anywhere in Africa, but vast swathes remain largely unexplored.
All of Zambia’s national parks and almost all of its accommodations are unfenced, and elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas and even lions are regular visitors to many towns, villages, lodges and camps even outside of national parks.
But to see Zambia at its absolute wildest, nothing beats South Luangwa National Park. This park has one of the highest densities of big game anywhere in Africa, but vast swathes remain largely unexplored.
The mighty Zambezi in full force
While we’ve aimed here to shine a spotlight on some of Zambia’s lesser-known highlights, it’s impossible to leave Victoria Falls off this list altogether.
Over the years this incredible natural wonder has exhausted all the superlatives in the dictionary in attempts to describe it, but none manage to do it justice.
Known to locals as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (“The Smoke that Thunders”), spray from the falls can be seen rising high above the deep Batoka Gorge from literally kilometers away.
Once jaws have returned to their usual positions and eyes have stopped popping out of heads, there are an unprecedented number of adrenaline activities on offer in and around the falls.
