Zambia Safari Tours and Holidays
While more and more people are discovering the allure of an African holiday, Zambia has remained one of the continent's best kept secrets. Flying under the radar, Zambia's borders contain an abundance of wildlife, roaming through lush wetlands and populating the country's top-notch game reserves.
Sparsely populated in many areas, a safari in Zambia offers travellers the opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind and truly immerse themselves in the heart of the bush. In addition to spotting animals on a Zambia safari, a holiday here is sure to please with spectacular sunsets and picture perfect scenery.
To help plan your ultimate African escape, Bench Africa has scoped out some of the best Zambia holiday experiences with help from our on the ground staff, so you can be assured of an amazing time. Here's a glimpse of what lies in store.
About Zambia
Zambia's history reaches back thousands of years, with archaeological evidence suggesting this beautiful country was inhabited in approximately 10,000 BC.
In more recent history, Zambia was part of the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia, which became self-governing in 1964. The independent Republic of Zambia was born in 1964, forming part of the British Commonwealth.
Landlocked Zambia is bordered by Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe - which share the Victoria Falls with Zambia.
While English is the official language of Zambia, more than 70 local languages are spoken throughout the country. When you touch down, you'll be able to spend in either United States Dollars or Zambian Kwacha, the latter of which you'll only be able to purchase on the ground in Zambia.
Zambia tourism
Zambia is the land of the legendary African walking safari, with big game, ab...
Zambia Safari Tours and Holidays
While more and more people are discovering the allure of an African holiday, Zambia has remained one of the continent's best kept secrets. Flying under the radar, Zambia's borders contain an abundance of wildlife, roaming through lush wetlands and populating the country's top-notch game reserves.
Sparsely populated in many areas, a safari in Zambia offers travellers the opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind and truly immerse themselves in the heart of the bush. In addition to spotting animals on a Zambia safari, a holiday here is sure to please with spectacular sunsets and picture perfect scenery.
To help plan your ultimate African escape, Bench Africa has scoped out some of the best Zambia holiday experiences with help from our on the ground staff, so you can be assured of an amazing time. Here's a glimpse of what lies in store.
About Zambia
Zambia's history reaches back thousands of years, with archaeological evidence suggesting this beautiful country was inhabited in approximately 10,000 BC.
In more recent history, Zambia was part of the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia, which became self-governing in 1964. The independent Republic of Zambia was born in 1964, forming part of the British Commonwealth.
Landlocked Zambia is bordered by Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe - which share the Victoria Falls with Zambia.
While English is the official language of Zambia, more than 70 local languages are spoken throughout the country. When you touch down, you'll be able to spend in either United States Dollars or Zambian Kwacha, the latter of which you'll only be able to purchase on the ground in Zambia.
Zambia tourism
Zambia is the land of the legendary African walking safari, with big game, abundant birdlife and raw, untouched wilderness. It is blessed with 17 waterfalls including the spectacular Victoria Falls, whose thundering waters and plumes of mist dominate the landscape. The Zambezi river which feeds it is also an attraction in itself, providing a chance for thrill seekers to try their hand at white water rafting, canoeing safaris, river surfing and tiger fishing.
With just under a third of the country's 752,614 square kilometres made up of national parks and game reserves, Zambia is a fantastic place to set out on an African safari. South Luangwa National Park has been heralded as one of the world's greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Here, you can truly reconnect with nature, with over 400 bird species and 60 different animal species to be discovered. The spiritual home of the walking safari, one of the great African traditions, Luangwa is truly a revitalising destination, where everything from big cats to hippos and giraffes roam free.
Staying in Zambia
While Zambia’s accommodation and tourism infrastructure is still in its infancy, there is a small but sophisticated safari industry featuring excellent lodges and seasonal bush camps. With some of the best African safari guides situated at Zambia's camps, you can be assured of a genuinely intrepid experience. Zambia safaris are ideally suited for "old Africa hands" or those seeking a remote and more exclusive adventure, making it preferable to arrange an organised tour.
Like other countries in southern Africa, the Zambian climate is relatively pleasant year-round, becoming colder in the early hours and at night during the winter months of May-September.
Getting to Zambia
If you want to include a Zambia holiday in your upcoming Africa trip, Bench Africa can help make it happen. Australian passport holders currently need a visa to enter Zambia, available upon arrival, but should this change, your travel consultant will be able to advise you during the booking process. You can fly into Zambia's Lusaka Airport, usually with a stopover in Kenya's Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. To get closer to Victoria Falls, there is also the option to fly into Livingstone, stopping over in Johannesburg, South Africa.
To start planning your safari in Zambia, get in touch with one of our expert travel consultants.
