Adventure safaris in Zambia
As one of the landlocked countries in central Southern Africa, what Zambia lacks in water-based activities, it more than makes up with in its variety and accessibility of different safari activities.
Rather than be stuck in a vehicle all day, other activities such as kayaking, fishing and walking are on offer throughout the country along with anomalies such as the fruit bat migration in Kasanka. (October to December)
With a wealth of guiding experience to be had across the safari parks, you can rest assured that you are always in the very best of hands which allow you to truly enjoy the variety and depth of experiences that this superb country has to offer!
Walking Safaris
Generally held as being the birthplace of the walking safari in Africa, the South Luangwa National Park and the Luangwa River valley offer some of the best walking in Africa with some of the continent’s most habituated game and most experienced walking guides.
A walking safari focuses on the smaller things in the bush; the footprints, the flora and fauna, and the smells and sounds of the park. You will come across big game from time to time; elephant, giraffe, hippo, or even larger predators such as lion and leopard, but with the careful custody of your guide, you will experience the bush as one of the animals rather than as a “viewer”.
Other Safari Activities in Zambia
Fishing and kayaking in the Lower Zambezi National Park is another exhilarating activity to do while out in Zambia. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced fisherman, there is nothing quite like the thrill of pulling in a large tiger fish.
The park is also famed for kayaking along the mighty Zambezi river and its smaller tributaries. Hippos and crocodile are in the waters or the banks nearby but your guide will always be aware and vigilant. You will often see huge families of elephant crossing or swimming in the river just metres away from you…it doesn’t get more exciting than that!
The Smoke that Thunders
Victoria Falls itself is an incredible sight, it is Africa’s largest waterfall after all. Upstream of the Zambezi River is a small national park called Mosi-oa-Tunya. For those staying in the bush camps along the Zambezi, guided bush walks are offered in the park and with resident wildlife of giraffe, buffalo, antelope, zebra, elephant and white rhino (introduced to the area in 1994), it is a good option for those looking for something to combine with the Falls.
Canoe excursions and boat cruises are also on offer further upstream to Victoria Falls. You’ll see elephant on the banks of the river, plenty of crocodiles and hippo, and an incredible variety of birdlife.
Further downstream, the spray from the mighty Falls can often be seen – a remarkable show of power! For those looking for something even more exhilarating, look no further than the adrenaline activities of Victoria Falls: bungee jumping, gorge swings, zip lining, helicopter rides, microlights, white water rapids and many more!
These will certainly get your heart pumping. For those looking to go to Livingstone Island or Devil’s Pool at the very edge of the falls, the drier period between September and November is a great time to visit (aside from this, they are closed for the remainder of the year).
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