Zambia travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

This multi-award-winning retreat exudes luxury emphasizes contact with the African bush. Gusts sleep in tents – but know as you know them. They have wood paneling, roll-top bathtubs, and showers both indoor and out. A perfect retreat for those willing to be much closer to the nature. The restaurants serves ”Afro-Euro fusion” food on the camp’s own deck, in the middle of the bush, or even on a boat floating peacefully down the Zambezi River. Photo by: Bushtracks
Continue reading Camp in Chiawa

Small intimate lodge, with excellent service, Stanley Safari Lodge is a uniquely designed resort offers couples a luxury safari experience. Bordering the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls (that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), Stanley Safari Lodge is an ideal spot for a couple to begin exploring Africa.
Continue reading The ideal way to relax

Mchenja Bush Camp is a seasonal luxurious bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River, Zambia. Mchenja means ebony tree and is definitely one of the perfect destinations to enjoy a walking safari. The camp has combined stays at the true safari experience with the ultimate in luxury. Set amongst massive ebony tress with lovely views of the river the Luangwa Valley has been regarded as one of Africa finest wildlife reserves.
Continue reading Mchenja Bush Camp

Zambia doesn’t attract huge numbers of travelers, but anyone who knows Africa knows that a safari in Zambia is one of the best wildlife experiences. Chongwe River Camp is situated in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. The lounge area is decorated with fine traditional furniture and antiques that look over a private pool, the Zambezi River and mountains beyond.
Continue reading One of the most picturesque wilderness areas in Africa

Victoria Falls, also called Mosi-oa-Tunya or ”the smoke that thunders” are magnificent falls in Zimbabwe. The Victorian Falls sits on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, so travelers must choose which country will be their spot of arrival.
Continue reading Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Tongabezi Lodge in Livingstone, small and secluded and set in a tranquil grove of African ebony trees on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River. This is the first river lodge on the Zambian side, which is established in 1990 by Ben Parker and the late Will Ruck-Keene. The resort is an exclusive lodge, away from the crowds, on the banks of the Zambezi River – one of the most diverse and fascinating rivers in Africa and 15km upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls. One of the most exclusive marriage locations in the world must be Livingstone Island, perched on the edge of the Victoria Falls, in the very midst of this Wonder Of The World. It is perfect for a honeymoon or for the discerning traveller seeking an unforgettable African holiday. Tongabezi Lodge is privately owned and run, with the emphasis on exclusivity and romance, enhanced by the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia. Tongabezi is featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2007 Gold List, its definitive guide to the top 100 hotels in the world.
Continue reading Visit once, stay forever

For all the fans of rafting the Zambezi River is probably a dreamed and must-do activity.

White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls has been classified by the British Canoe Union as Grade 5 – extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas. This is a high volume, pool-drop river – little exposed rock either in the rapids or in the pools below the rapids. The Zambezi White Water Rafting is internationally acclaimed as being the wildest in the world.

The enormous Zambezi River plunges 103 metres into a chasm almost 2km in length. In full flood the water makes a deafening roar throwing up towering clouds of spray which create multitudes of sparkling rainbows and constantly drenches the opposite cliff in rain.
Continue reading What about Rafting the Zambezi River