Zambia is still one of the secrets of the world and recently opened its door for international travellers. Known as the best destination for adventure activities, and anyone wants to experience a thrilled wild safari, Zambia could be the ultimate choice. Besides its awestruck wildlife, this African territory also offers you a blend of picturesque vista and breath-taking sites. When in Zambia, you get to explore many preserved and untouched National Parks alluring global tourists and wild photographers.
With respect to area, Zambia is a big country but not very populated, making it the perfect destination for vacationers. The official language of Zambia is English. The inhabitants of this country are generous, peace-keeping and are rich by culture. The people of Zambia are excellent hosts and proud of their traditions and natural heritage here.
Zambia has three different seasons. The dry season starts from May to August and is the coldest time of the year, with temperatures 24 to 28°C during the day and it can drop to as low as 7°C at night. This is the best time of the year to visit Zambia as the bird-watching is very prominent, and the Falls are biggest.
The hot season starts from September to November when mercury levels up to a very high temperature of 38 to 42°C! If love summer, it’s the best time for African safaris as wildlife clusters around the rivers and waterholes.
December to April is the rainy season (also known as the ‘Emerald’ season), when temperature is around 32°C, and it rains a lot. Roads become muddy and are often not usable; the river water level rises, and most of the seasonal camps are closed. If you are someone who minds getting wet, avoid visiting Zambia during rainy season.
If you happen to be in Zambia and go for an excursion taking support of local guide, they are very professional and well-trained, compare to anywhere in the world. When it comes to generosity, Zambian guides specially in the Luangwa region, are known for their award-winning nature and professional guiding.
Having said, Zambia is a paradise for wild safari. The key attraction for adventure lovers here is to get into a close contact with some of Africa’s greatest wildlife specially, the predators. One of the interesting features of Safari in Zambia is, one can go for a safari here on foot. This activity has changed the modern-day concept of jungle safari to a great extent. There are plenty of bush and water areas in the country offering you a good space for walking and river activities.
It is said that when you are out for a Jeep safari in Zambia from a certain distance, the dense woods allure you to become a visitor in the hiding. On the other hand, when you are on foot safari, it gives a close view of many exclusive insects, flora and wild animals. So, when you are back home, you carry a lot of learning memories from the wilderness.
Areas to visit for outdoor activities
For adventure junkies, both lower Zambezi and South Luangwa River valleys are two preferred and mostly visited areas in Zambia.
Both are situated around the river. The river is a place of life for the animals and perfect for water-based activities for local people too. The safari season also depends on the river, with most of the camps closed because of the rainy months when the river floods the valley.
The Lower Zambezi River in specifically offers a wide range of adventure sports and water-based activities: Canoeing are calm and peaceful, and you get opportunity to go close to the elephants that are generally seen in the river.
Boating is another exciting outdoor activity in Zambia. It allows you to get close to hippos and fishing for Tiger Fish. Some places offer hides at the water’s edge where you can sit, for amazing eye level photographic opportunities without being seen by the animals and birds. The South Luangwa is much bigger than the Lower Zambezi and has lot many fun activities if you are considering a safari in the wet season.
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AdminPUBLISHED ON 02 Nov 2021
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