Zambia

One of the most thrilling moments on a morning game drive is the instant when you stumble across the fresh spoor of elephant or lion.The guide looks up and smiles, jumps out of the vehicle, puts a few bottles of water in a rucksack and gives a safety talk. He then shoulders his rifle and you set off on foot. Nothing has changed in Zambia for decades, for the parks are still unexplored, wildlife abundant and guides ranked among the best in Africa.

Zambia is also famous for the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, the later of which was named by David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer, and the first European to see the falls. There are idyllic retreats here to suite all tastes.

Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region. Peak flood season is around March and April and the full power of the falls can be experienced in all its glory. But due to the masses of spray rising from the fallen water the full width of the Falls cannot be seen on foot. The aerial view at this time however is spectacular, with clouds of spray rising high into the sky.

As the floods abate the view of the falls gets better and better through the year, but at it’s lowest, around November and December the Falls become little rivulets running over the edge and in some places along the 1,7km width no water falls at all. This season’s gift is the view of the impressive cliffs that form the Falls wall and the magnitude of the abyss can be fully appreciated.

Climate
Though located in the tropical latitudes, the general height of the land gives Zambia a more pleasant climate with relatively low humidity.

There are three seasons - cool and dry from May to August, hot and dry from September to November, warm and wet from December to April. Only in the valleys of the Zambezi and Luangwa is there excessive heat.

Sample Itineraries

The Great Zambia Journey
The Southern Coss Adventure - Railway Journey
Triple African Delight - Zambia , Namibia and Botswana