Blessed with stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife, Zambia offers much to discover for intrepid travellers and here are some of the many highlights.
Waterfalls
When it comes to waterfalls, the pride of place undoubtedly goes to Victoria Falls featuring the largest sheet of falling water in the world! Guests at properties such as The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara have direct access to the falls which can also be seen by air on a helicopter tour. For more remote waterfalls, you can head to the northern provinces where cascading beauties like the Lumangwe Falls await.
Rivers
For those based at a Livingstone hotel, Victoria Falls is not the only natural attraction to enjoy since one can also explore the mighty Zambezi River; it’s the perfect spot for white water rafting or a sunset cruise near the boundary of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where you can spot crocodiles, hippos, birdlife and more! You also get two other major rivers in Zambia, namely the Luangwa and Kafue rivers beside national parks that bear the same names, offering more wildlife sightings.
National Parks
In Zambia, national parks and game reserves abound with a diverse array of exotic species that roam freely and are well worth seeing. The previously mentioned Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a great place to explore on a game drive to spot elephants, wildebeests, zebras, and giraffes. Not to be missed is the famed South Luangwa National Park where you can see African lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, Nile crocodiles and much more.
Lakes
The vast and beautiful lakes of Zambia further add to the destination’s allure and provide magical backdrops in which to take in captivating sights. Amongst the most well-known is Lake Tanganyika which happens to be the longest lake on the planet! Those looking to go off the beaten track can head to Lake Mweru where you can witness traditional village life, while another key waterbody to visit is Lake Kariba, the largest human-made dam in Africa.
