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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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Classic
Luangwa Encounter (7 days):
This classic walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park
offers an authentic experience of Africa, with nights spent in
traditional bush camps. Your first 2 nights are spent at Chamilandu
Bushcamp, walking amidst ebony groves and ox bow lagoons. On Day
3 continue your walking safari, tracking wildlife on foot, with
2 nights at Chindeni Bushcamp. On Day 5 you walk south, spending
the next 2 nights at Bilimungwe Bushcamp. On Day 7 you complete
your safari, making a final crossing of the Luangwa River on a
rustic pontoon.
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