Zambia

Zambia is a beautiful country with friendly and welcoming people and incredible natural wealth. Zambia is one of the safest countries in Africa, with plenty to see and do, such as visiting Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, and safari in one of the three major national parks. Zambia has vast rivers, five huge lakes and seventeen waterfalls, including Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Zambezi is the fourth largest river in Africa and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, not to mention millions of people. Wildlife abounds on the lower Zambezi, and canoeing is a highlight. The Zambezi may not be as diverse as some parks, but there are plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with wildlife: herds of elephants, herds of lions, herds of lone leopards and herds of wild dogs. The Lower Zambezi is home to large herds of elephants and buffalo along the banks of the river, while wildebeest migrate to the northern part of South Luangwa. Zambian parks are home to fourteen species of antelopes rare in the subcontinent region. The Lower Zambezi National Park is in the southeast of Zambia, on the banks of the Zambezi River, which is 120 km long and boasts islands, lagoons and floodplains that attract wildlife. One of the wildest areas of Zambia, more off the beaten path, is located within the boundaries of the Lower Zambezi National Park, a place still untouched by the onslaught of mass safaris and ecotourism. Zambia friendly country South Luangwa National Park is known as the birthplace of trekking and there is no better place in Zambia to experience this exhilarating adventure. South Luangwa is Zambia's flagship national park and the undisputed home of trekking, a particularly exhilarating way to experience the African bush. South Luangwa National Park is the most popular safari destination and one of the best tourist attractions in Zambia, with the highest concentration of wildlife in all of Africa. On the Zambezi River, the park is home to hippos and some of the largest crocodiles in southern Africa. The Luangwa River is home to hippos and some of the largest crocodiles in southern Africa. Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park offers scenic wildlife, including the chance to see the country's only white rhino, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. With stunning views of the Great Zambezi River, Mosi Oa Tunya is the perfect place for those who want to experience Africa's richest wildlife in a picturesque setting. Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes Victoria Falls (below Victoria Falls), which stretches about twelve kilometres (7.5 miles) along the Zambezi River above the falls. Although Victoria Falls can be visited from both Zimbabwe and Zambia, and most adventure activities are available in both countries, such as helicopter flights, bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, white water rafting, and river cruises, there are few differences between the two. Among other things, thrill-seekers can bungee jump from the 111-meter (364-foot) bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe over the Zambezi River, and under the Victoria Falls in the Batoka Gorge are some of the best rapids in the world. can be found anywhere in the world. For about five hundred kilometres, the Zambezi River serves as the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, rumbling over the Victoria Falls and through the narrow and deepening Batoka Gorge, providing a fantastic playground for rafting, kayaking, river boarding and jet skiing. While it may not be the largest river in Africa, the Zambezi, which flows through six countries including Zambia, is one of the most powerful and scenic continents.