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Kasanka Chronicles – Nice to meet you!
Fifty-five kilometres along the Mansa Road, not more than thirty from where the Congo Pedicle abruptly ends its awkward protrusion into Zambia’s side lies Kasanka, one of country’s smallest yet most diverse National Parks. Rapidly gaining recognition and fame for hosting the annual congregation of some eight to ten million [...]
Kasanka Chronicles – Lavushi Manda!
A recent addition to the portfolio of the Kasanka Trust is Lavushi Manda National Park, close to the town of Mpika. At roughly 1600km2 this Park is just about four times the size of Kasanka and consists of pristine miombo woodlands, wide open dambo’s and a rugged escarpment running along [...]
Susi & Chuma Mountain Bike Challenge
In the footsteps of Livingstone Join us for the newest and wildest ride in Zambia 1 to 7 September 2013 September sees the birth of the Susi & Chuma Mountain Bike Challenge. This event is jointly hosted by Bangweulu Wetlands and Kasanka Trust and is designed for the adventure seeking [...]
Zambezi Tiger Fishing
Zambezi Tiger Fishing The Zambezi River is the fourth largest river in Africa and is home to one of the continent’s most sought-after fresh water game fish, the Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus Vittatus). Sometimes called the “striped water dog,” the Tiger Fish is an extremely aggressive predator that feeds on baitfish. [...]
Project Luangwa Newsletter July 2013
Coming top Our sponsored kids at Mfuwe Day Secondary School did very well at a recent school prize giving day. Eighteen of the prizes went to Project Luangwa sponsored kids for coming top of the class in a subject. And, after finally receiving the last of the school reports, we [...]
UNWTO General Assembly
In August this year, Zambia and neighboring Zimbabwe will co-host the 20th United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly. Lying on either side of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the towns of Livingstone (on the Zambian side) and Victoria Falls (on the Zimbabwean side) will share [...]
Happy 100, Lusaka!
Zambia’s booming capital Lusaka celebrates its centenary at the end of July this year, with the Lusaka100 committee scheduling a host of activities fit for the big 100. The stage has been set for a momentous celebration on Cairo Road on Wednesday the 31st of July. Events will kick off [...]
Forest short film ‘Amazing Grace’ wins UN forum
Film about Zambian forest hero wins forum on forest short film The filmmaking team Makhulu has won the UN Forum on Forests Short Film award for the Africa region. Director of Makhulu, Rowan Pybus, was in Turkey for the UN Forum on Forests and received the prestigious award on behalf [...]
Trees for Zambia 2013
In 2012 Greenpop launched Trees for Zambia, a reforestation and eco-awareness project which began with a 3-week tree planting event and was followed by an ongoing campaign to inspire awareness about deforestation, climate change, tree planting, environmental sustainability and alternative energy sources. Trees for Zambia 2013 will be the second [...]
Off road challenge raising funds for conservation in Zambia
Raising funds for vital conservation work in Zambia, the sixth Elephant Charge will be held on 26 October 2013. Enter now, for a fun-filled, adrenalin-fuelled weekend of family fun camping in the Zambian wilderness. All you need is a motorbike or 4x4 vehicle and a bit of dust, sweat and [...]
Livingstone centenary Celebrations 2013
Livingstone comes alive again as it hosts the Livingstone 2013 Festival. Situated right next to the majestic Victoria Falls, or as the local Zambians call it “Mosi-oi-a-Tunya” (the Smoke that Thunders) is the exuberant town featured in the National Geographic Traveller 2013 Hot List as a “must see” destination. Livingstone [...]
UNWTO General Assembly 2013
Zambia and Zimbabwe, We are ready to host the 20th session of the UNWTO General Assembly During the 19th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly held in Seoul South Korea, Zambia and Zimbabwe won the bid to co-host the 20th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly from [...]