Zambia

The Devils Pool – Victoria Falls The first time I saw pictures of Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls, I thought to myself, “Those people must be insane!”, then I read about it and also wanted to go. And so I…

Two weeks after the start of our overland trip we entered Zambia. Since it’s independence in 1963, Zambia has been through several political crisis. It is the second biggest copper producer in the World and, most importantly, very rich in…

After three weeks of the overland tour, everyone had heard a lot about Victoria Falls. Some members of the group had already been there, but for most (including us) it was the first time. Victoria Falls is both the name…

You don’t need many reasons to visit the Victoria Falls. This majestic waterfall on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe is rightly named the ‘smoke that thunders’ and deserves to be on everyone’s travel buckelist. Where the calm waters of…

Do you know the best time to book your safari? Africa is one of those magical places where there is no single best time to visit. The perfect month for your journey depends entirely on what you want to see…

Tucked away on the banks of a lagoon just off of the Shire River on the western boundary of the wildlife-abundant Liwonde National Park is Mvuu (‘Hippo’) Lodge. The main lounge building is elevated high above the water, for extensive…

Did you know that Kafue National Park is the second largest park in Africa with over 55 different animal species? It is located in the centre of western Zambia. The Park is named after the Kafue River and was established…

As the capital and biggest city of Zambia, Lusaka is one of the most rapidly growing cities in southern Africa. Lusaka is situated in the southern portion of the main plateau, at a height of around 1,300 metres. According to…

Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka, is the largest town and one of Southern-Africa’s fastest growing cities. The once village was named after a headman ‘Lusaaka’ which was later expanded by British settlers in 1905 when they built a railway. Due to…