Zambia Tourism Facts & Tourist Attractions
Zambia tourism facts and tourist attractions for Travelers.
All you need to know Information for the best Vacation Holidays and Safaris in Zambia.
With a third of the country devoted to conservation, Zambia offers the adventure visitor some of the best wilderness and wildlife areas in Africa.
Top tourist attractions in Zambia
South Luangwa
this is Zambia’s premier game park noted for its dense concentrations of game, with over 50 mammal and 400 bird species.
Boasting more hippos and crocodiles than any other river in Africa, the South Luangwa is the jewel in the crown.
Liuwa Plains is the scene of the yearly blue wildebeest migrations. A drama of epic proportions accompanied by the many predators.
Kafue is famous as being one of Africa’s biggest parks, with huge herds of antelope and superb lion sightings in the northern Busanga Plains.
High concentrations of water birds occur on the flats
Bangweulu Swamps are renowned for their concentrations of water birds, of which millions feed in the nutrient rich shallows.
The endemic aquatic black lechwe antelope is also attracted here in their thousands.
General Information about Zambia
■ For the visitors there is a wide range of action adventures on offer from the legendary walking safari to river rafting on the mighty Zambezi. ,
■ A birder and angler’s paradise, Zambia has recorded more than 740 bird species in areas of great scenic beauty
■ Not tobe forgotten are some of the best fresh water fishing available including excellent Tiger fishing
■ Zambia is one of the most stable countries in Africa, with 73 tribes living in harmony. People are very friendly and display a rich cultural heritage during their vivid traditional ceremonies, which is open to Westerners to witness their ancient and timeless mystique
Electricity: 220volts, 50Hz. Plugs are 3-pin square.
Climate:
There are three distinct seasons. Between Aug-Oct the days are warm to hot and dry offering the best time for game viewing.
November through to March is hot with thundershowers. This is excellent for bird watching as migrants start arriving.
Between April and July the days are dry and warm and evenings and early mornings cold.
Currency
1 Kwacha = 100 Ngwee. Foreign exchange is at authorized banks and bureaux de change. American Express is widely used, with more limited use of Access/MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa. US dollar traveller’s cheques are recommended.
Tipping Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law, but a 10 percent tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere
Social Conventions: The majority follow traditional animist beliefs and this is reflected in their social culture and customs. Hand shaking is the common form of greeting.
Time Difference: GMT+2