For me, Zambia is all about its wild spaces. The country’s landscape may largely comprise plateau, but it still manages to span woodland, thicket, and grassland. Although landlocked, rivers have granted the country the gift of life. The Luangwa and Kafue rivers are important enough wildlife corridors for safari goers…. Continue reading
In all rights, the national parks of Zambia would be just as famous as South Africa’s Kruger or Kenya’s Maasai Mara. But there is an upside to their under-the-radar nature. Even the top national parks in Zambia have visitor numbers substantially down on better known reserves elsewhere in Africa. The… Continue reading
The Big Five are synonymous with safaris, and safaris with the Big Five. While the great plains of Africa are teeming with wildlife, it’s these five animals that get much of the attention. So much so, that lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and Cape buffalo have become emblematic of the best… Continue reading
While you can now go on safari in India and South America, safaris began in Africa. The word itself comes from Kiswahili, spoken widely on the eastern side of the continent. Initially meaning a journey, it now specifically refers to wildlife encounters. The word’s Kiswahili origins also hint at the… Continue reading
The experience of seeing Africa’s wildlife icons in their natural habitat cannot be beaten. Each and every one of the continent’s national parks has something special to boast about. However, few safari-goers can resist the allure of catching sight of a big cat (lion, leopard, or cheetah) on the prowl…. Continue reading
