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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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South
Luangwa
& Lake Malawi (8 days):
Combine
the adventure of an authentic Zambian safari with the relaxation
of beautiful Lake Malawi. Spend 3 days exploring the wilderness
of South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, staying at Mfuwe Lodge.
On Day 4, fly to Lake Malawi for 4 days at Club Makokola, with
its prime location on the southern lakeshore. If you are still
feeling active, you will be tempted with a range of water sports,
a fully equipped dive centre, tennis and squash. |
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