Zambia

Tourist mecca for true explorers and adventurers.

Zambia extends over about 752 000 square kilometers in southern Africa. It borders with Angola in the west, DR Congo in the north, Tanzania in the northeast, Malawi in the east, Mozambique in the southeast, and Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia in the south. Through most of the country passes a plateau with elevations between 1000 and 1500 meters, while in the hills Mafinga – to the east of the state – lies its highest peak (2301 m).

In Zambia, there are about 10 million inhabitants, belonging to seventy different ethnic groups, cultures and religions. Learn about local customs before you go in this country. For example, do not hold up in the street after 10 pm, because you could end up in jail. It is smart for women to not go to bars without male companions, while men should be careful how and to whom they talk to. Specifically, buying drinks to a local woman at the bar – is equal to a call to bed, so be careful.

The capital of Zambia – Lusaka – is located along the Kafue River (a tributary Zambezija), and is also an industrial center of the country.

The foundation of Zambian cuisine is corn, which is made in the form of porridge, and it is combined with meat sauce and various vegetables. The most common protein on the plate are beef, fish and chicken, and bravest one choose fried caterpillar. With food local beer, spirits of corn, juices and coffee are served.

5 memorable tourist attractions in Zambia:

1. Victoria Falls

See the amazing waterfalls on the Zambezi River! Victoria Falls, 1.5 kilometers wide, located on the border with Zimbabwe, and they were given the name by the Scottish explorer David Livingstone according to the famous British Queen. Get ready for the spectacular scenery and a deafening noise, because here every second tens of cubic meters of water fall from a height of 128 meters.

2. Zambian wildlife

Did you know that Zambia is a home to more than 750 different bird species? Explore the fascinating flora and fauna of the African countries. For your starting point choose the largest National Park of Zambia – Kafue, which extends over about 22 000 square kilometers in the central part of the country. At your disposal are the Blue Lagoon National Park, North and South Luangwa, Lochinvar and Nsumu.

3. Capital

Touch a pulse of the capital. Go to Soweto market and buy some handicrafts. Visit the city’s botanical gardens, explore the National Museum, Henry Tayalija gallery, the Cathedral of St. Cross, and other cultural and historical monuments.

4. Adrenaline activities

Fans of drifting (and kayaking) will certainly go on the rapids of the Zambezi River. Otherwise, this fourth largest river of Africa rises in Zambia – in a wooded area in the northeast.

5. Poor chimps

Visit an orphanage Chimfunshi in the second largest city of Zambia – Chingola. It is an orphanage with chimps discarded from their mothers, which is located in the so-called region of copper on the border with DR Congo. If you wish, you can explore forests around the orphanage – in the company of these cute monkeys!