LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
New ‘After Dark’ Launch Site for Sindabezi Island
The team at Sindabezi Island have been testing a new launch site and route for both safety and comfort so that late arrivals on the island on the Zambezi River are now possible. Previously, guests had to return before sunset, meaning that those with late flights or night activities in [...]
Fair Trade Accreditation Plus Villa Expansion for Flatdogs
Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa has started 2024 on a high with official Fair Trade Tourism Certification. This means that owner Jessica Salmon and her team have proven a dedication to ‘fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, equitable distribution of benefits, and respect for human rights, culture [...]
Proflight Zambia Flies into Kafue for 2024 High Season
Reaching Kafue National Park has always been a little tricky, with self-drivers needing complex directions to reach this beautiful, highly rewarding conservation area. For peak season of 2024, Proflight Zambia is once more connecting Kafue with Lusaka three times a week. The scheduling is as follows: DATES 1 June to [...]
‘Rewilding’ the Remotest Parts of South Luangwa Bears Fruit
South Luangwa is one of Zambia’s most popular parks with highly productive sightings of sought-after species like wild dog, lion and – of course – leopard (it is known as The Valley of the Leopard). But not all areas of the park receive the same number of visitors, with the [...]
New Airline Office for Lusaka
Airlink, a regional airline, now has an office in Lusaka to assist travellers with reservations, tickets and special services. The office is at Agora Village on Thabo Mbeki Road, just up from the ZNBC office. These is the current flight schedule for Airlink's services to Livingstone, Lusaka and Ndola from [...]
Wild Dogs Emerging After Productive Denning Season
With 26 known denning packs and over 400 dogs, the Zambia Carnivore Programme has had its work cut for it this denning season. Wild dogs generally give put in around May and June and raise their pups in secluded dens until around September and October. 2023 seems to have been [...]
New ‘Electric Dhow’ at Tongabezi
The surge in electric vehicles shows no signs of abating. Lodges across the country are dipping their toes into EV game-drive vehicles and now Green Safaris has gone a step further by launching an ‘electric dhow’. A ‘silent safari’ The eDhow is based at Tongabezi Lodge upstream from the Victoria [...]
Exploring the Enchanting Lower Zambezi: Top 5 Things to Do
Nestled along the mighty Zambezi River, Lower Zambezi National Park is a true gem in Zambia's tourism crown. This pristine wilderness area offers a unique and unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and wildlife lovers alike. From breath-taking landscapes to thrilling activities, here are the Top 5 things to [...]
Yes, Devil’s Pool is Open!
It’s the day we all wait patiently for: when water levels and the current are considered safe enough to open Devil’s Pool at the Victoria Falls to the public. The pool officially opened on 20 August 2023 with a waiting list of bookings. This activity can only be accessed by [...]
Can You Conquer The Elephant Charge Trail Run?
The Elephant Charge Trail Run is a trail-running event in which teams of two are required to hit 10 checkpoints - in any order - in the shortest time across dense Zambian bush. You have to decide whether to use roads, which are easier but may be longer, or make [...]
Are you geared up for the 2023 Elephant Charge?
It’s one of Zambia’s most iconic and challenging 4x4 races: 10 checkpoints, eight hours, one winning team. Seems simple, right? Except the emphasis is not on speed; it’s on bushcraft and finding the shortest way between the team’s home checkpoint while checking in at every point all the way in [...]
Can You Take Your EV or Hybrid to Zambia?
Short answer: No. Longer answer: Sort of. Self-drivers to Zambia have always been advised to fill up every time they pass a fuel station and to carry extra diesel. But that is slowly changing as the first electric vehicle charging station came onstream in Lusaka in February 2023. Subilo Energy, [...]