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Situation
Zambia is a vast plateau bordered by Angola to the west, Zaire
to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east,
Mozambique to the south-east, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south.
Climate
Although Zambia lies in the tropics, the height of the plateau
ensure that the climate is seldom unpleasantly hot, except in
the valleys.
It is cool and dry in the winter season (May to September), hot and dry in summer
(October and November) and even hotter in the rainy season (December to April).
Languages
Official Language: English Other: The main languages are Nyanja, Tonga, Bemba,
Lozi, Laonde, Luvale and Lunda.
Currency
Zambia’s unit of currency is the Kwacha (K) which is divided
into 100 Ngwee.
Health Precautions
Prophylactics/anti-malaria medication is a necessity for visitors to Zambia. A
yellow fever certificate required for anyone arriving from or transiting infected
areas.
Highlights
Victoria Falls, untainted wildlife reserves, river canoeing.
Best Known for:
Vic Falls, Lake Kariba, wildlife. |
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Royal
Canoe Trail (6 days):
This leisurely canoe trail offers excellent game viewing and accommodation
in comfortable permanent tented camps. Fly by charter aircraft
to the Royal Zambezi Lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley, where
you spend 2 days game viewing, fishing, canoeing and walking.
On Day 3, set off by canoe for the 25 km
stretch to Mwambashi River Lodge. For the next 3 days enjoy a
range of safari activities and canoeing excursions before departing
for Livingstone or Lusaka by air |
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