Come to Zambia to experience the excitement and adventure of Africa. Gaze in awe as the
Zambezi River plunges over a huge, sheer edge at the mighty Victoria
Falls. Fly over the spray in a microlight, or bungee jump from a bridge 393 feet
above the churning water. Then head out to South Luangwa or Kafue National
Parks, where you can mount a horse or climb onto the back of an elephant in
search of lion, leopard and rhino.
Background
An independent republic since 1964, Zambia's economy suffered a major blow
when copper prices plummeted in the 1970s. Much of the population still lives in the
Copperbelt Province but, mining aside, natural wonders are
Zambia's great riches. A vast grassy plateau dominates the country. The
major National Parks are concentrated around the Luangwa, Kafue and
Zambezi water systems; watch wildlife roam through pristine bush, across great
plains and along beautiful rivers. Don't miss the country's
greatest single spectacle as the Zambezi – Africa's fourth
longest river – pours over the wondrous Victoria Falls.
Urban
In the south-east of the country, Zambia's capital, Lusaka, would
never call itself a beautiful city, but its dynamic markets and contemporary art
galleries are well worth a look. Ndola is the second largest city and is the
industrial, commercial and administrative hub of the Copperbelt,
Zambia's copper-mining region. Close by, Chingola is the home of the
world's second-largest open-cast mine, the Nchanga Open Pit Mine. Most
visitors head for Livingstone, just five miles from Victoria Falls and
Zambia's tourism and adventure capital.
Rural
Start off at Zambia's biggest draw, the mighty Victoria Falls. Watch
rainbows shimmer through the clouds of spray as the roaring Zambezi River
plunges 328 feet into the gorge below. Go in search of big game in some of the
world's best viewing areas such as South Luangwa National Park. If
wildlife spotting from a jeep is too tame for you, how about a safari on foot,
horseback, or even elephant-back? Or drift right in amongst the hippos and
crocodiles on a thrilling canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi River.
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