Safaris in Zambia

South Luangwa National Park is undisputedly one of the greatest jewels among Africa's parks and a "must" for nature and wildlife lovers on a safari through Zambia. The wildlife in the Luangwa Valley is very rich in species. Besides antelope species such as waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck and zebra, you can also see puku and Thornicroft's giraffe. Elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs and African wild dogs are frequently encountered, and South Luangwa is famous above all for its leopard sightings. 400 different bird species make birdwatchers' hearts beat faster. Besides the wealth of species, the few visitors are the second most important reason to visit.

Lower Zambezi National Park should also not be missing from any safari through Zambia. On its way to the mouth in the Indian Ocean in Mozambique, the mighty Zambezi also flows through Zambia. Besides game drives, Lower Zambezi National Park is known above all for its canoe trips on the river. Together with experienced guides, safari enthusiasts can paddle down the Zambezi on four- to five-day tours and see all kinds of animals coming to the riverbank to drink. You sleep on islands in the middle of the mighty river: an unforgettable nature experience.

At Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River plunges 108 metres, forming the largest single sheet of falling water in the world. The water of the Zambezi comes from the Angolan highlands, and the water level at Victoria Falls peaks from March to May. In November and December the masses of water dwindle to a small stream. Especially in the months with little water, Victoria Falls is more impressive from the Zimbabwe side.

Kafue National Park is Zambia's largest park and has the greatest diversity of species. Covering 22,000 square kilometres, it is more than half the size of Switzerland. The best time to travel to Kafue is May to November. Besides sitatungas, pukus, elephants, lions and leopards, the African wild dogs living here are the greatest attraction of Kafue National Park.