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Zambia African Safari

You are on the highway traveling as usual and thinking you

are enjoying yourself. But it occurs to you that in fact you

are a tepid tired, actually really tired and that you have just

realized that you have been tired for such a long time! Why?

Because you realize that you have had no break in a long,

long time! Voila! You realize that you know the solution.

A break! To recharge your natural rhythms, to recharge

your natural "batteries". In your mind you see a banner, an

advert you recently saw.

**SAFARI HOLIDAYS!**

That really already makes you feel like you are relaxing

already, seeing yourself almost getting to feel like enjoying

life again? And indeed WHY?

..... sometimes she is referred to as ‘Zambia...the Real

Africa'. Zambia is sandwiched between 8 countries. From Zambia you can get practically anywhere

in Southern Africa and even far beyond. Zambia continues

to be a haven of peace. With 73 ethnic groups Zambia is

an example of African unity in diversity. Zambia is a nation

teeming with wildlife in its 19 national parks and private

game reserves. It is a land of unspoiled nature with many

wetlands and unblemished forests.

Once there you will get close to nature. You will get the

feeling, the rhythm of pulsating nature, the soothing feel of

close proximity to nature. The friendly people with their

warmest of warm African welcomes will embrace you.

Awaiting you is the embracing unspoiled nature that will

give you the soothing you yearn. Get the healing, recharge

the natural batteries. That is what Zambia Safari Holidays

will do for you!

Zambia is home away from home, where nature and life

slows down to let your natural rhythms refresh you. Allow

the untamed natural elements of the beautiful weather per

excellence soothe you, cares you, recharge you, and make

you feel life anew!

You will enjoy nature. By watching, feeling and being part

of nature. Allowing the healing of mother nature, just like

nature intended it to be. That is what Zambia - the land of

glorious sunsets, friendly people, ancient traditions and

mystic legends, of nature at its wildest and most exquisite

will do for you!

Zambia is a land of the legendary African walking safari and

they did originate here. Zambia has earth's biggest waterfall,

the wild Zambezi River, breath-taking lakes and wetlands,

a profusion of birds, abundant wildlife, and raw, pulsating

wilderness, .......all in one friendly country!

What constitutes Zambia's Safaris is its 19 national parks

and private game reserves covering a total of 47,662 square

kilometres. Most popular of

these are South Luangwa, Mosi-oa-Tunya, Kafue, Lochinvar,

Lower Zambezi, Kasanka, North Luangwa and Nsumbu.

And so also are the best accommodation found there.

Zambia's natural parks are strategically positioned and

cover every part of the country. The largest, Kafue National

Park is centrally positioned but to the west of Lusaka,

accessible by an all weather road. Then there is the unique

dual of North and South Luangwa in the east. Others are in

the north, in the west and in the south of Zambia.

Zambia's astonishing wildlife includes the graceful lechwe

antelope filling the vast plains of Busanga and Bangweulu

in their tens of thousands; the annual wildebeest migration

of the Liuwa Plains which rivals the Serengeti. See the

elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog, primates,

antelope and various reptiles and rodents and are common

sightings in the game reserves.

And there are large carnivores too! The common ones seen

in the Zambian game parks are the cheetah, leopard, lion

(the legendary king of the jungle), spotted hyena (‘wild'

strongest teeth) and the wild dog. Smaller carnivores such

as honey badger, African wildcat, mongoose jackal, etc.,

are common sights too.

Zambia has three natural lakes. In the north are the

Bangweulu, Mweru and the southern tip of Lake Tanganyika,

the world's second deepest lake. Along the southern border

is the exciting mighty Lake Kariba, one of the world's

largest man-made lakes. It measures 280 kilometres long

and 40 kilometres at its widest.

Of the 73 tribes of Zambia, 20 practise annual traditional

ceremonies. These manifest customs, social life, rituals,

oral history, material and spiritual culture. When these

ceremonies are in session visitors are welcome to watch.

Catch one and you will enjoy it.

Apart from its abundant wildlife, rivers, and lakes, Zambia

holds 6% of the worlds copper reserves and is the fourth

largest copper producing nation in the world. Zambia is

internationally recognised as a major producer of emeralds,

aquamarines, amethyst and tourmalines. The qualities of

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the gems are highly competitive on the world markets.

Zambia's vegetation is savanna type with lots of trees

varying in density. The climate makes Zambia suitable for

a wide range of farming crops. All vegetables and fruits

such as citrus, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, avocadoes,

etc., grow. The weather is fine just about the whole year

round; a bit sun shine now and a bit of rain another season.

While on holiday in Zambia you can choose to enjoy

adventures of your choice. In Livingstone town, the Adventure

Centre is a must visit. You will be able to choose the

adventure of your liking and they're a myriad. The adventure

tours can also be arranged from the comfort of your hotel

lobby or lodge. These adventures include;

White water rafting on 23 wild Zambezi river rapids below

Victoria Falls

Canoeing safaris along the Zambezi River

River-boarding by surfing the Zambezi below Victoria Falls

Houseboating on Lake Kariba

Bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge

Walking safaris are the best on the continent

Abseiling the gorges of Victoria Falls

Horse riding safaris, a unique way to view game

Tandem kayaking with an experienced kayaker who will

take you through the raging rapids of the Zambezi - great

fun and quite safe.

Fishing such as fly fishing, tiger fishing, are some of the

best fresh water fishing

Elephant back safaris; tame elephants give the best view

for game viewing in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

One guarantee! The contagious "Simply-Love-Zambia-

Safari-Bug" will affect you. Once "infected" you will

always remember Zambia, the warmest of warm African

welcomes, Africa's best-kept secret. The superb enjoyment

cure of exhaustion!!

Contact mailto:enestle.zimba@kcm.co.zm

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Enestle Zimba is the founding editor of Africa's Best Kept

Secret Ezine. Enestle is geologist of over twenty years and

manages Zambia African Safari (ZAS) part time. He is

dedicated to the promotion of safaris and tourism in Zambia

and the conservation of wildlife and the environment.

Do You Know What is Africa's Best Secret?

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