Image: Sanctuary Retreats
See the roaring Victoria Falls, adventure down the mighty Zambezi River or while away the hours alongside some of Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife. Zambia is a country of vastly untouched wilderness and it is largely devoid of tourists, making it one of the continent’s best-kept secrets. Buffalo, lion, leopard, wildebeest and elephant roam freely, and it’s one of few countries worth visiting year-round.
Mobile walking safaris are a great way to see the country. These allow you to stay at a selection of camps and often the safari’s course is dependent entirely on the movement of the game. Scott Dunn organises authentically African mobile tours with comfortable en suite tented camps en route. In the evenings guests can settle down from a day’s adventuring with hearty home-cooked meals and drinks around the campfire.
Image: Sanctuary Chichele
For a little more luxury, the country boasts no shortage of inspiring lodges. Why not try Sanctuary Chichele, the historic hilltop lodge with just ten suites in Zambia’s vast South Luangwa National Park. The park is thought to be home to the highest concentration of hippos in the world, as well as lions, leopards and elephants.
Or there’s Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, just a short drive from Victoria Falls, it has been built on a dramatic bend in the Zambezi River. The main lodge includes twelve fantastical tree houses connected by stilted wooden walkways.
Its rugged natural landscapes can make it difficult to travel with children, but a few companies have tailored packages especially for families, so there’ll be no need to remove Zambia from your bucket list if you’ve got the cubs in tow.
Imagine Travel has created a family-friendly adventure to save you the planning work. There’s game viewing in the magnificent South Luangwa National Park, followed by a range of activities around the Zambezi River, and it finishes off at the must-see Victoria Falls. The all-inclusive voyage includes game drives, guided tours and boat cruises as well as the option of white water rafting when you get to the falls.
Written by Thea Carley
