Why Go to zambia?

Start your adventure in Livingstone, Zambia’s adventure capital and home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—Victoria Falls. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders,” this powerful curtain of water is more than just a photo stop—it’s a visceral experience. Feel the spray soak your skin as you stand on the Knife-Edge Bridge, or for the truly bold, bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge or take a microlight flight over the chasm. As the sun sets, join a river cruise on the Zambezi, drifting past hippos and elephants with a drink in hand as the sky turns molten orange.

Zambia is the birthplace of the walking safari, and nowhere does it better than South Luangwa National Park. This is the kind of place where game viewing becomes deeply personal. Track big cats on foot, learn the stories written in the sand, and let the bush’s rhythm dictate your day. South Luangwa is known for its high concentration of leopards, dramatic lion sightings, and vibrant birdlife—best experienced without the crowds, from an open-sided 4×4 or during a multi-day walking trail. After dark, nocturnal safaris reveal creatures rarely seen elsewhere: genets, civets, and the haunting eyes of bushbabies peering through the trees.

For a slower, more tranquil connection to the wild, the Lower Zambezi National Park delivers. Imagine canoeing past elephants bathing in the shallows, fishing for ferocious tigerfish, or camping on sandbars with nothing but canvas between you and the stars. The park lies opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools, forming a vast, uninterrupted conservation area that teems with life but sees relatively few visitors. This is off-grid Africa, where luxury meets solitude, and every bend in the river brings a new surprise.

Zambia’s largest and oldest park, Kafue, remains one of the continent’s best-kept secrets. Wild and little-tamed, it’s a place where cheetah roam free, lions stalk the Busanga Plains, and red lechwe leap through watery channels. Because it’s so vast, the park allows for an authentic feeling of exploration—you can drive for hours without seeing another soul, yet still encounter incredible wildlife. This is where serious safari-goers come to escape the crowds and connect with something deeper.

In Zambia’s remote west, Liuwa Plain National Park offers one of the continent’s most spectacular but least-known migrations. Each year, thousands of wildebeest, along with zebra and eland, move across these storm-swept plains in one of Africa’s last true wilderness frontiers. Liuwa is also known for its recovering predator populations, particularly wild dogs and hyenas, and is home to Lady Liuwa, the famous “last lioness” whose story brought international attention to the region. With its dramatic skies, seasonal flooding, and utter remoteness, Liuwa is a rare treat for overlanders willing to go far off the beaten track.