The main attraction of Zambia is its beauty and its wildness
. Offering some of the world’s best safari experiences, in a still unspoilt country where tourists can glimpse the “real” Africa, this is a land to appeal to everyone who loves nature, and adores the sight of wildlife roaming free in their home environment. The welcoming spirit of the people makes you feel instantly comfortable and safe here, and the peace of the surrounding landscape is only disturbed by the songs of the hundreds of varieties of birds that make Zambia their home.
Some of the best game reserves in the world are found here, and can be accessed by joining one of the many tours which offer you accommodation in the midst of the wilderness, For those seeking the sights of the natural world as well as the wildlife, there are tours that traverse remote areas en route to the many waterfalls scattered across the country.
Many large and impressive rivers run here, including the Zambezi and the Kalambo, which feeds along the border with Tanzania into Lake Tanganyika, and around17 magnificent waterfalls can be seen, including the Kalambo Falls, and of course the Victoria Falls, or “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and a World Heritage Site. Victoria Falls are around twice as tall as Niagara, and several times longer. While visiting, a trip to Livingstone Island is unmissable – situated in the Zambezi, close to the top of the Falls, trips offer the chance to stand close to the edge of the Falls themselves, and you can swim in the Devil’s Pool, a current-free oasis only feet from the massive drop.
Tourists can visit the island on trips from Livingstone. The town sits about 6 miles from the Falls and offers many tours, as well as taxis for those wishing to make their own way there.. There are several lodges along the river fairly near the Falls for those who would like to wake to a fantastic view. Stanley Safari Lodge for one also offers viewing of a waterhole close by, frequented by an elephant herd.
