LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
DREAMY-DINING ON SAFARI IN ZAMBIA
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art” – Francois de la Rochefoucauld Contrary to popular belief – a holiday in Zambia is not necessarily all about the wildlife and adventure. This African country has a wealth of delicious, local flavours and opportunities to take your [...]
ENJOYING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN ZAMBIA
“We desire less noise, less emissions and as little upset to the local flora and fauna as possible” – Tongabezi Travel offers us boundless opportunities to encounter diverse natural ecosystems, and through this – many people become increasingly aware of the human impact on the planet. Fortunately, many stakeholders in [...]
TRAVEL TIPS: HOW TO BUDGET FOR ZAMBIA
A guest blog by Mary-Jane Lee Despite being one of the world's lesser-known travel destinations, almost one million tourists from every corner of the globe enjoy a holiday in Zambia every year. With so many wonderful attractions – including 19 diverse and unique national parks, and over 30 game management areas offering [...]
DEVIL OR ANGEL: Vic Falls’ famous pools
There are many ways to experience Victoria Falls. The most conventional way is to access the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and take the footpath that runs along the opposing side of the gorge (crossing a fun swing-bridge along the way), but for the more adventurous – how about taking a helicopter or [...]
New conservation to reinforce Zambia’s conservation efforts
Wildlife conservation is not only saving endangered species from extinction but allowing a thriving future for humanity. Kafue National Park (KNP) is celebrating the launch of the game-changing Musekese Conservation. Exciting news and a step forward for conservation efforts, thanks to numerous donations and fundraising initiatives. The newly formed organisation [...]
On the Road to Love
Australian resident, Nick Lawson has decided to bare his ‘sole' and hit the tarmac in an admirable mission to run the length of Africa… Barefoot! A journey spanning more than 30 000 kilometres. A marathon a day through 23 countries for Run for Love 2018. While most of us are familiar [...]
Zambia Hosts One of the World’s ‘Top 20 Hotels’
It’s official, Zambia now has a new claim to fame and can proudly boast that – according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List for 2018 – we host one of the top 20 hotels in the World! The luxurious and romantic hideaway, Tongabezi Lodge has propelled Zambia into the limelight [...]
KAZA UniVisa
The KAZA Univisa KAZA refers to the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area that comprises Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe and is centred on the Caprivi Strip-Chobe River-Victoria Falls region specifically. What does the KAZA Univisa cover? To boost economic growth and make travel easier for visitors, [...]
SOLOMON CHIDUNUKA – Zambia’s Honoured Wildlife Warden
At a high-profile event in Cape Town, senior Wildlife Warden – Solomon Chidunuka – of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife was honoured with the international Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award 2017. Former South African President FW de Klerk presented the award to Solomon Chidunuka, based in Zambia’s Northern [...]
Zambia Strikes Back Against Poachers
22 December 2017: Honourable Fred Musaka of Chadiza Subordinate Court has found all five men guilty of unlawful possession of 25 pieces of rhino horn weighing 32.2kg. In a strong message from the court, each of the men have been sentenced to five years imprisonment. Three Chinese Nationals and two [...]
This is Not a Game: The Illegal Bushmeat Trade
Do you know the real risks of illegal bushmeat? A new public campaign This is Not a Game launched in December 2017 finally exposes the truth: it’s illegal, it’s dangerous and it carries diseases. The next time you are offered “nyama yamu sanga” at a special occasion or a friend’s [...]
2018 – Your Safari Awaits
Whether it’s your first safari or one of many memorable adventures, Zambia is a wonderful destination for everyone! It is a beautiful country with so much to offer, as well as the variety of game species and birds, it is also rich with a vibrant culture and friendly people, stunning [...]