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In Zambia, a third of the country dedicated to conservation, Zambia offers the visitor some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas in Africa. A wide range of action adventures, from the legendary walking safari to white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, allows you to enjoy nature in its wildest and most exhilarating form.
A paradise for bird watchers and anglers, Zambia has recorded over 740 species of birds in areas of great scenic beauty and has some of the best freshwater fishing available, including excellent tiger fishing. Best of all, though, Zambia is one of the most stable countries in Africa, with 73 tribes living in harmony.
The people are very friendly and display a rich cultural heritage during its vivid traditional ceremonies, which is open to Westerners to witness its ancient and timeless mystique.
CAPITAL:
Lusaka
CLIMATIZED:
There are three distinct seasons: August to October is hot to hot and dry, offering the best time to see game as water is scarce; From November to March it is hot with showers, but it is an excellent season for bird watching, since the migratory birds come from the north; and April-July when the days are dry and warm and the evenings and mornings are cool, it’s also good for game viewing.
BADGE:
1 Kwacha = 100 Ngwee. Currency exchange is carried out in authorized banks and exchange houses. American Express is widely used, with more limited use of Access/MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa. Traveler’s checks in US dollars are recommended.
ELECTRICITY:
220 volts, 50 Hz. Plugs are 3-pin square.
HEALTH:
Pre-arrival precautions are recommended against hepatitis A, polio, typhoid, malaria (year-round risk throughout the country), and yellow fever. Other health problems include dysentery, diarrheal diseases, cholera (avoid street vendors; filter and boil water), influenza (risk is year-round), limited medical facilities, and AIDS. The weather aggravates chronic sinusitis. Dust in the dry season, mold in the rainy season, and pollen much of the year can affect allergies.
IDIOM:
English is the official language and all media and business are conducted in it. There are more than 73 tribal dialects of which the main languages are Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Luvale, Lozi, Mambwe and Tumbuka.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
New Year’s Day (January 1); Youth Day (March 12); Good Friday (April 9); Easter Monday (April 12); Labor Day (May 1); Africa Day (May 25); Heroes’ Day (July 5); Unity Day (July 6); Farmer’s Day (August 2); Defense Day (August 12); Independence Day (October 24); All Saints’ Day (November 1); Christmas Day (December 25)
SHOPPING:
ebony carvings; knitted slippers; copper, brass and malachite works of art; printed cloth; More expensive; drums; thumb pianos; xylophones; conical fish traps; clay pots. Souvenirs can be exported without restrictions, but hunting trophies, eg teeth, bones, fur, feathers, etc. are subject to export permits.
SOCIAL AGREEMENTS:
Most follow traditional animistic beliefs and this is reflected in their social culture and customs. The handshake is the common form of greeting.
TIME DIFFERENCE:
GMT+2
TIPS:
Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law, but a 10 percent tip can be expected or included in bills elsewhere.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS:
South Luangwa:
Zambia’s premier game park known for its dense concentrations of game, with over 50 mammal and 400 bird species; The Luangwa River boasts more hippos and crocodiles than any other river in Africa.
Liuwa Plains:
Scene of dramatic blue wildebeest migrations with attending predators lion, leopard, cheetah and the endangered wild dog.
Kafu:
One of the largest parks in Africa, with huge herds of antelope and magnificent lion sightings on the plains north of Busanga; high concentrations of waterfowl occur on the flats.
Bangweulu Swamps:
The floodplains are famous for high concentrations of waterfowl, millions of which feed in the nutrient-rich shallows; it also attracts the endemic aquatic black lechwe antelope by the thousands.
Lochinvar National Park:
Considered as the world record holder for the greatest diversity of bird species (428 in just 410 square kilometers); More than 30,000 Kafue lechwe antelopes, found nowhere else in the world, roam here.
Lusaka:
In the capital, don’t miss the colorful markets, the Munda Wanga Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Kalimba Reptile Park, the Kabwata Cultural Village, the Lusaka Museum, the Zintu Community Arts and Crafts Museum and the of Copper Art.
Livingstone:
In town, see Mosi-oa-Tunya Zoo, Livingstone Museum, Railway Museum, Maramba Cultural Village, Mukuni Tribal Village, traditional ceremonies and markets. Canoe or boat the Upper Zambezi, go whitewater rafting, bungi jump off the Vic Falls Bridge, microlight over the falls and Batoka Gorge or go horseback riding, hiking or trail running to watch birds.
Lake Kariba:
It offers world-class fishing, water sports, houseboat rides and lake camping.
Lake Tanganyika:
The longest and deepest lake in Africa offers excellent diving and walks to the top of Kalambo Falls, the second highest in Africa at 220m; Other water sports, fishing, and game viewing can be enjoyed at Sumbu Park on the coast.
Lower Zambezi:
Excellent observation of animals by boat or canoe; home to one of the largest remaining herds of elephants in the world; also see buffalo and hippos up close and birds galore.