Destination ZAMBIA

When you land in Lusaka, Zambia's capital, you know it's Africa. You'll immediately notice thin wisps of bushfire smoke creeping into the sky from distant rolling green hills of the escarpment. The green horizon appears thick and the ground rich. The excitement builds: rural and wild Africa is within reach.

On the Zambian safari map, you can experience three dry season destinations that mix adventure and wildlife:

Livingstone, at the Victoria Falls, is where aeroplanes, helicopters, micro lights and bungee jumpers fill the skies. White water rafts, canoes, jet-skis, booze-cruises and hippos compete for water above and below the falls. A colourful multitude of hotels, lodges, and campsites on the north bank of the Zambezi River compete for the best views, meals and deals.

Lower Zambezi National Park, on the north bank of the expansive Zambezi River, is one of the great wilderness discovery adventures in Africa.

The long brown curvaceous Luangwa valley, carpeted with sun-tanning hippos and crocodiles, is lush and fascinating. Flying, at dawn, you feel the freedom of a bird gliding over the plains. Columns of dust stretch into the sky from large herds of Cape buffalo moving to water.

Zambia. Home to magnificent waterfalls, spectacular wildlife, exciting adventures, and great safaris.