Welcome to Zambia

The land of the legendary African walking safari, Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River,abundant wildlife,and raw wilderness,all in one friendly country. Blessed with awe-inspiring natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, huge water bodies and vast open spaces, Zambia offers unforgettable holidays exploring the real Africa. Acknowledged as one of the safest countries in the world to visit, Zambia’s welcoming people live in peace and harmony.

And here, in the warm heart of Africa, you will find some of the finest safari experiences on the planet, including face-to-face encounters with Nature at its most wild. Spectacular waterways provide adrenaline-thrills or a leisurely playground of activities for all ages. Seventeen magnificent waterfalls, apart from the spectacular Victoria Falls, provide ‘cascade followers’ an adventure into the remote undeveloped rural areas where a taste of village life can be experienced. Spectacular daily sunsets are almost guaranteed.

Zambia takes its name from the Zambezi River. Its 290,350 square miles makes it a large country about the size of France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland combined. With a population of less than 15 million, Zambia comprises an amazing 72 ethnic groups, most of which are Bantu-speaking. Zambia is also home to a thriving Asian community, predominantly of Indian and Chinese origin, as well as a number of European expatriates, some of whom were invited to settle in Zambia by the local government.

All this makes Zambia home to a vibrant mix of cultures, traditions and peoples, and Zambia is also widely-considered to be one of the friendliest and most welcoming nations in the world.

Zambia’s contemporary culture is a blend of values, norms, material and spiritual traditions of more than 70 ethnically diverse people. There are more than 20 annual traditional ceremonies in Zambia, manifesting customs, social life, rituals, oral history, material and spiritual culture. If you have the opportunity to attend one, it is worthwhile to do so. They provide a valuable insight to a traditional culture that has been passed down through generations. There is wide cultural diversity in Zambia, given its numerous tribes.

Climate
The general height of the land gives Zambia a more pleasant climate than that experienced in most tropical countries. There are three seasons – cool and dry from May to August, hot and dry from September to November, and warm and wet from December to April. In the warm, wet season, frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms occur, followed by spells of bright sunshine. Plants grow profusely and rivers and streams fill up almost overnight. During the cool, dry season, night frosts may occur in places sheltered from the wind.