House of travel Africa Brochure 2017 | Page 28

Experience Zambia MALAWI Z ambia was often overlooked by tourists due to the poverty and the virtual REPUBLIC OF CONGO breakdown of the country, but by the 1990s the political scene lead to economic reforms and improvements. North Luangwa National Park ANGOLA South Luangwa National Park ZAMBIA Lower Zambezi National Park Kafue National Park LUSAKA Lake Kariba Chobe River Livingstone Victoria Falls ZIMBABWE ZIMBABWE ZIMBABWE BOTSWANA 24 Mfuwe MOZAMBIQUE For wildlife fans, the excellent national parks are teeming with birds and animals, and boast some of the fi nest safari camps and lodges in the whole of Southern Africa which makes Zambia a hidden gem. This means there can be less congestion in the parks and it is often easier to fi nd space available at lodges during high season. Zambia shares the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River with Zimbabwe – two of the region’s major tourist destinations. Apart from sightseeing, there are a range of activities from canoeing to white-water rafting and bungy jumping. Zambia is also one of the best places to do walking safaris. Share the wildlife paths and waterholes of the animals, feel the rough terrain, get closer to the smells and sounds of the ground. All your senses come alive as you meander the bush. Walking safaris are the perfect way to work off all those luscious meals that are provided daily back at camp!