Zambia Tourist Information and Tourism

(Zambia, ZM, Southern Africa)



For tourists looking for a taste of the 'Real Africa', then a holiday in the Republic of Zambia is certainly worth investigating and researching, being famous for its connections with renowned explorer David Livingstone. Located on the southern side of Africa, this much-visited country boasts some extraordinary natural attractions, a number of which span the border with neighbouring Zimbabwe.

If you have only a short amount of time to sightsee in Zambia, then a trip to the breathtaking Victoria Falls would certainly feature on your itinerary, perhaps along with a visit to Lake Kariba and also the Lower Zambezi National Park.

Many visitors choose to take advantage of the organised tours of Zambia, offered by reputable companies. This allows you to sightsee and cover the long distances between the principal towns without any real effort. Lusaka is the capital city and the place to come for tourism in Zambia. Tourist information in Lusaka is readily available at the Zambia National Tourist Board, which is to be found at Century House, on Cairo Road. A useful travel agency is also on hand at the Manda Hill Shopping Centre, on Great East Road.





Zambia Tourist Information and Tourism: Top Sights

Being the Zambian capital, Lusaka is certainly a good place to start any holiday in this part of Southern Africa. Standing in Lusaka city centre, the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross may well appeal to sightseers with a camera, while for families, the Kalimba Reptile Park is a safe option. Those with children may also like to pay a visit to the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage at Chingola, or perhaps spend an afternoon exploring the unusual Chirundu Fossil Forest. Located at the Lochinvar National Park, the Gwisho Hot Springs is yet another tourist attraction of note, while if you are here with a safari in mind, then the big African cats at the Kafue National Park and the huge groups of elephants at the South Luangwa National Park will no doubt both fit the bill. More information about Zambia Tourist Attractions.

Nicknamed as the 'Smoke that Thunders' and located next to the popular town of Livingstone, the Victoria Falls certainly draws the crowds, serving as one of Zambia's principal tourist destinations. Powered by the Zambezi River, this giant waterfall is of epic proportions and is understandably at its most powerful during the rainy season. Based nearby is the equally spectacular Batoka Gorge, where white-water rafting is a popular activity here for much of the year. Sited at Samfya, Lake Bangweulu has managed to escape the ever-increasing tourism industry and remains popular with independent travellers, who come here to admire the birdlife around the wetlands. If you are staying in Lusaka, then one man-made landmark worth looking out for is the rather poignant Freedom Statue on Independence Avenue, which remembers the country's past slave industry. More information about Zambia Landmarks and Monuments.

Museums certainly add another dimension for those on holiday in Zambia, providing much information about the country's past and history, achievements and present goals. Ancient archaeological relics are a particular highlight at the Lusaka National Museum, along with various exhibits relating to ethnology, traditions and even witchcraft. At the Livingstone Museum, the country's oldest museum, the displays celebrate the life of the great explorer himself, containing much memorabilia and tales of his expeditions. To learn all about the longest railway line ever built, a trip to the Railway Museum in Livingstone may well prove an interesting addition to any sightseeing itinerary, while located in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is the Victoria Falls Field Museum, where Stone Age tools complement the extensive historical exhibits. More information about Zambia Museums.

There is certainly plenty to do in Zambia, with enough tourist attractions on hand to comfortably fill any holiday. However, should you wish to experience more of what Southern Africa has to offer, then a trip to one of the bordering countries may well be in order. Located roughly to the south, Zimbabwe has close links with Zambia and boasts numerous wildlife reserves, such as the Hwange National Park.

Tanzania lies to the north-east, where glorious sandy beaches contrast with the rich monuments in its capital city, Dar es Salaam. To the east, Malawi features a wealth of majestic natural scenery and is where you will discover the inland sea named Lake Malawi. Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Namibia all also have borders with Zambia, with each of these sizeable countries being quite different in character and what they have to offer their potential visitors. More information about Zambia Attractions Nearby.

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