Zambia
Untouched by mass tourism, land-locked Zambia is dominated by its namesake, the Zambezi, seen at its most spectacular as it plunges over Victoria Falls, the widest falls in the world. For a real adventure, try one of the first-rate walking safaris here, for a heart-thumping wildlife experience that soon becomes addictive. Meanwhile, you can take things slowly on the Lower Zambezi as you safari by canoe, fish and relax in some sublime luxury lodges. With many private safari houses, Zambia is an excellent pick for a luxury family safari holiday, suiting all ages, young and old.
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Vic Falls are known as Mosi-oa-Tunya or ‘the smoke that thunders’ and we can’t come up with a more accurate description. Simply spectacular and best seen from a microlight. Stay at luxury lodge Tongabezi on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Crocs share these waters with hippos, swimming elephants and plenty of birds for all you twitchers. Excellent fishing here and glorious sunsets best enjoyed with a cold beer.
Tired of bumping around in a 4x4? Then it’s about time you tried a walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park. Wild and vastly untouched, encounters on foot with leopard, giraffe, elephant, lion and hippo are guaranteed to get the adrenaline flowing. Enjoy all this from the privacy of your own house at Luangwa Safari House - great for families.
A vast, watery wilderness about the size of Wales, Kafue offers splendid wildlife viewing with a huge variety of animals from leopard and cheetah to huge herds of antelope splashing about in the shallows. Birdwatchers take note: over 400 species have been recorded here.
The hidden corners of Northern Zambia provide some of the country's greatest treats. There's the gentle peace of walking in the North Luangwa, the fascinating colonial history at Shiwa N'gandu, migrating bats at Kasanka and shoebill storks in the Bangwelu Wetlands. These more specialist areas aren't for every visitor, but for those who go, it's love at first sight.