But why safaris and tourism in Zambia?

Because safaris in Zambia are Africa’s best kept secrets! They have made Zambia the hottest destination for African safaris today.

Livingstone in Zambia is now hailed, and rightly so, as the Adventure Center of Southern Africa!

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has ranked Zambia as Africa’s top emerging tourism destination.

The 2004 UK Expenditure and Trends Survey also ranked Zambia as number 10 in the “best long-haul destinations” rankings. At number 10, Zambia is the only other African country in the top ten ranking.

zambia, the earth

With a total area of ​​752,614 square kilometres, Zambia is a vast country. It is slightly larger than the US state of Texas or slightly larger than France and Belgium combined. Zambia is generally a high plateau with an average
between 1,060 meters (3,500 feet) and 1,363 meters (4,500 feet) above sea level. This makes the country’s climate mild and pleasant.

Zambia’s water surface is 11,890 square kilometers equivalent to 2% of the land area. The bodies of water come mainly from the three natural lakes in northern Zambia. The fourth is in the south, the exciting man-made Lake Kariba. When commissioned in 1957, Lake Kariba was the largest man-made lake in the world. It measures 280 kilometers long and 40 kilometers at its widest point.

zambian people

Over 73 dialects are spoken in Zambia, but the official language is English. All media and businesses are in English and most Zambians speak it quite well. Outside
73 ethnic groups (tribes) 20 hold special cultural ceremonies annually. These manifest customs, social life, rituals, oral history, material and spiritual.
culture. Visitors are welcome to view these ceremonies.

During these traditional ceremonies, music and dance characterize quiet beauty, bustle, overflowing life or overflowing joy. The emphasis will vary from a breathless acrobatic show amid propulsive percussion to fine subtleties of sound and movement.

There is freedom of worship in Zambia with more than 15 different churches. However, 60% of Zambians follow the Christian faith.

Zambia, Natural Resources

Zambia has 19 national parks and 34 game management areas. The parks alone cover 47,662 square kilometers. This represents 6% of Zambia’s land. Some game reserves are privately owned, while the main ones are controlled by the state. Zambia has
a wide variety and profusion of wildlife, both large and small, including more than 741 species of birds.

Aside from its abundant wildlife in parks and reserves, rivers and lakes, Zambia holds 6% of the world’s copper reserves. It also has world-class emeralds,
aquamarines, amethysts and tourmalines.

The vegetation is savannah-type with many trees that vary in density. The climate makes Zambia suitable for a wide range of agricultural crops. Vegetables and fruits like
citrus, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, they all grow everywhere.

Zambia Weather

Although Zambia is in the tropics, the general height of the plateau ensures that the weather is rarely unpleasantly hot, except in the valleys. There are three seasons: the cool and dry winter season from May to September; the hot and dry season in October and November; and the rainy season, which is a bit hotter, from December to April.

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