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Destination Dossier
Zambia is the birthplace of the walking safari — pioneered in South Luangwa, perfected over decades, and now the gold standard for travellers who want safari at ground level. Add the Lower Zambezi, the spray of Victoria Falls, and the vast wilderness of Kafue, and Zambia stands among the continent's safari greats.
Safari Highlights
South Luangwa/ Walking Safaris/ Lower Zambezi/ Victoria Falls/ Kafue National Park/ Devil's Pool/ Liuwa Plain
Capital
Lusaka
Currency
Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages
English (official) + Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga
Best Time
May–October (dry season, peak game viewing)
Malaria
Year-round risk. Prophylaxis essential.
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Visa Information
eVisa available before travel. KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia and Zimbabwe combined.
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Getting There
Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN) in Lusaka, Harry Mwanga Nkumbula (LVI) for Victoria Falls. Direct flights from Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Doha.
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Travel Tips
Birthplace of the walking safari — book guided walks specifically. Tipping standard ($10–15/day for guides). Neutral colours for game drives. Often combined with Zimbabwe for Vic Falls plus safari.
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Parks & Reserves
Protected wilderness areas in Zambia
National Park
Kafue National Park
Zambia's oldest and largest national park — a vast wilderness of miombo woodland and floodplains…
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Lower Zambezi National Park
One of Zambia's finest parks offering canoeing and game drives along the dramatic Zambezi River…
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South Luangwa National Park
Zambia's finest wildlife destination and the birthplace of the African walking safari.
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