Highlights: Livingstone Town, Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, Liuwa Plains, Lower Zambezi National Park, Kafue National Park, South Luangwa National Park.
Best time to go: Many lodges are closed Nov-May. Victoria Falls spectacular after rains: April-May.
Landscapes: Landlocked country, bordering eight countries. Vast plateau with deciduous savannah, small trees, grassy plains and marshland. Rain forest around Victoria Falls. Major rivers include the Zambezi.
Cultures: About 99% of the population are made up of over 70 indigenous tribal groups. The major groups are Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja and Tongo.
Weather:
Summer:
Nov-March. Winter: April-Aug. |
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- Lusaka
- Livingstone
- Ndola
- Kitwe |