“Africa’s best-kept secret according to safari aficionados.”

Blessed with awe-inspiring natural wonders, a plethora of wildlife, huge bodies of water and vast open spaces, Zambia offers unforgettable holidays exploring raw Africa. You’ll find some of the finest safari experiences on the planet here, including face-to-face encounters with nature at its most untrammelled. Spectacular waterways provide adrenaline thrills or a leisurely playground for all ages. And the birdlife is among the most diverse in the world.

Iconic regions in Zambia

The best places to visit in this wildlife wonderland.

Victoria Falls

Lower Zambezi National Park

Kafue National Park

Luangwa National Park

Lake Kariba

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Why visit Zambia

Zambia has Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River, abundant wildlife and untamed wilderness – all in one friendly country. This large country (the size of France) has given nearly one-third of its land to national parks and reserves – and yet it’s barely on the radar of many travellers. And although the raw beauty of Zambia’s vast reserves has long made them a favourite for safari connoisseurs, they don’t attract the crowds that cluster around sightings in the better-known parks in Africa – in fact, the only bustle you’re likely to find is at the spectacular Victoria Falls.

Highlights

  • Take a dip in Devil’s Pool overlooking Victoria Falls
  • Visit one of the country’s premier wildlife viewing areas, the Lower Zambezi National Park
  • Take in the scenery, variety and density of animals in South Luangwa National Park
  • Visit Kafue National Park, the largest national park in Zambia
  • Behold the majesty of Victoria Falls

When to visit Zambia

The best time to visit Zambia is during the dry season which runs from May to October. These months are perfect for wildlife viewing and offer pleasant daytime temperatures – although September and October can get extremely hot. Zambia has a sub-tropical climate and has two very specific seasons, the dry months during winter and the rainy season that occurs in summer. The rainy season from December to April is commonly called the Green Season because the landscape is lush, thick and verdant at this time. This makes game viewing a bit more challenging as the vegetation can be dense, plus many animals move away from dry-season water sources.

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