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We are on our last ever top country to visit in 2013! I do hope this feature has given you some travelling inspiration. I am going to leave you with a post on Safari's and wildlife in Zambia.
As you may (or may not) know if you are a budding traveller, Zambia has great nature and wildlife scattered all round the country. One thing I would love to do in my life time would be to go on a safari and Zambia looks like a beautiful place to plan this sort of trip. I love all kinds of wildlife and love nothing better than a little zoo trip every now and again, so taking a trip to see some amazing wildlife up close on a safari would be my ideal holiday.
Planning your trip...
OK so before you set off on your African adventure you firstly need to make sure you plan ahead to get the best out of your Safari experience.
One of the first things you need to check is dates.. experts say that the best time to go is during the Summer just after the rainy season has ended (on average around March) and the land is dry, so between June and October.
For more details on weather & climate conditions click HERE.
Where to stay...
Sadly for us glamorous types, luxurious hotels & well hotels in general really are not the norm in Zambia. Instead accommodation comes in the form of Safari camps- Don't fear glam beauty queens! They do come fully equipped with all the essentials so you won't have to sleep outside and wait to be eaten by a lion! Although the camps vary in style and size (some with 3 rooms some sleep up to 6 people) so they are all different depending on what part of Zambia you stay in, they all come fitted with showers and toilets and with a 24/7 supply of running water. They are locally run camps, and the friendly staff have heaps of knowledge of the local area and of course all the wildlife that live there.
How to get around...
This might not really be a question which is high on your list whilst pre planning your trip but i thought it was worth pointing out that Zambia is a huge and very spacious country, you will not easily be able to walk around (it can also be very dangerous to do this) the roads are also very poorly constructed and are usually dusty bumpy stony paths which often lead to nowhere, so be aware that you will be expected to fly around in small light aircraft's.
A few extra things to remember..
A great website which can be found HERE gives you lots of extra general information about Zambia to help you prepare for your trip.
Below I am going to introduce one of Zambia's famous national parks and some of the camps you can stay at while you are visiting. All info is taken from the Expert Africa website which can be accessed HERE.
Kafue National Park.
First up on our list we have the Kafue National Park which is Zambia's largest nature and wildlife complex. As previously mentioned to gain access to this park you usually are flown in. You are then given a choice to stay at one of the parks 4 camps. I will briefly go through each camp below...
1.Busanga Bushcamp
Open from the 1st of June- 31st October the accommodation here sleeps up to 8 guests. There is only one room type on this camp which is in the style of a 4 pole and canvas chalets. This camp is the smallest out of the 4 and quieter with a rustic and natural style, so it is great for couples or guests who like to entertain themselves in between activities.
2. Kaingu Lodge
This lodge is open seasonal so if you wish to stay here you will need to check the dates before reserving. The style of the accommodation here is green Meru-style tents and the complex has 4 large ones of these available. Each tent has 4 bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms with stylish stone indoor and outdoor showers to choose from.
3. Shumba Camp
This camp is situated on the Busanga plains, a little distance away from the Busanga Bushcamp. This is the most popular choice of camp as it is open from May to mid November and it has 6 tented rooms so it a lot bigger in space than the Busanga Bushcamp. The entire camp was rebuilt during the 2007 and taken on by new owners, who have since re-modernized the whole complex. There is a lot more to do at this camp entertainment wise, there is a swimming pool and a large seating area near by if you wish to relax or even socialise with other guests. All of the 6 tented rooms are large clean and well equipped with bathrooms.
4. Lufupa River Camp
This accommodation option is only available for large groups of guests- so single travels will have to book to stay in another camp.
This camp is open from May to mid November and it has 7 large and very spacious tented rooms all with bathrooms including showers and functioning toilets. There is also a very large dining area situated next to the river on a wooden dock. There is a lounge which is also placed next to the river and a gift shop on site.
Animals found here include...
As well as all of the wildlife which can be found in the park it is also home to a wide selection of birdlife (495 species have been recorded here). It has been noted that Kafue national park has the biggest range of birdlife of any Zambian park, so if you are a bird lover this is definitely the park to visit.
There are lots of other National Parks in Zambia but I hope that my example above has inspired you to book a Safari trip of your own.
As you may (or may not) know if you are a budding traveller, Zambia has great nature and wildlife scattered all round the country. One thing I would love to do in my life time would be to go on a safari and Zambia looks like a beautiful place to plan this sort of trip. I love all kinds of wildlife and love nothing better than a little zoo trip every now and again, so taking a trip to see some amazing wildlife up close on a safari would be my ideal holiday.
Planning your trip...
OK so before you set off on your African adventure you firstly need to make sure you plan ahead to get the best out of your Safari experience.
One of the first things you need to check is dates.. experts say that the best time to go is during the Summer just after the rainy season has ended (on average around March) and the land is dry, so between June and October.
For more details on weather & climate conditions click HERE.
Where to stay...
Sadly for us glamorous types, luxurious hotels & well hotels in general really are not the norm in Zambia. Instead accommodation comes in the form of Safari camps- Don't fear glam beauty queens! They do come fully equipped with all the essentials so you won't have to sleep outside and wait to be eaten by a lion! Although the camps vary in style and size (some with 3 rooms some sleep up to 6 people) so they are all different depending on what part of Zambia you stay in, they all come fitted with showers and toilets and with a 24/7 supply of running water. They are locally run camps, and the friendly staff have heaps of knowledge of the local area and of course all the wildlife that live there.
(a luxurious wooden camp in one of the Safari complex's)
How to get around...
This might not really be a question which is high on your list whilst pre planning your trip but i thought it was worth pointing out that Zambia is a huge and very spacious country, you will not easily be able to walk around (it can also be very dangerous to do this) the roads are also very poorly constructed and are usually dusty bumpy stony paths which often lead to nowhere, so be aware that you will be expected to fly around in small light aircraft's.
A few extra things to remember..
A great website which can be found HERE gives you lots of extra general information about Zambia to help you prepare for your trip.
Below I am going to introduce one of Zambia's famous national parks and some of the camps you can stay at while you are visiting. All info is taken from the Expert Africa website which can be accessed HERE.
Kafue National Park.
First up on our list we have the Kafue National Park which is Zambia's largest nature and wildlife complex. As previously mentioned to gain access to this park you usually are flown in. You are then given a choice to stay at one of the parks 4 camps. I will briefly go through each camp below...
1.Busanga Bushcamp
Open from the 1st of June- 31st October the accommodation here sleeps up to 8 guests. There is only one room type on this camp which is in the style of a 4 pole and canvas chalets. This camp is the smallest out of the 4 and quieter with a rustic and natural style, so it is great for couples or guests who like to entertain themselves in between activities.
2. Kaingu Lodge
This lodge is open seasonal so if you wish to stay here you will need to check the dates before reserving. The style of the accommodation here is green Meru-style tents and the complex has 4 large ones of these available. Each tent has 4 bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms with stylish stone indoor and outdoor showers to choose from.
3. Shumba Camp
This camp is situated on the Busanga plains, a little distance away from the Busanga Bushcamp. This is the most popular choice of camp as it is open from May to mid November and it has 6 tented rooms so it a lot bigger in space than the Busanga Bushcamp. The entire camp was rebuilt during the 2007 and taken on by new owners, who have since re-modernized the whole complex. There is a lot more to do at this camp entertainment wise, there is a swimming pool and a large seating area near by if you wish to relax or even socialise with other guests. All of the 6 tented rooms are large clean and well equipped with bathrooms.
4. Lufupa River Camp
This accommodation option is only available for large groups of guests- so single travels will have to book to stay in another camp.
This camp is open from May to mid November and it has 7 large and very spacious tented rooms all with bathrooms including showers and functioning toilets. There is also a very large dining area situated next to the river on a wooden dock. There is a lounge which is also placed next to the river and a gift shop on site.
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So there we have a list of all the different accommodation types which can be found at this national park. Next I will list the different types of wildlife you can spot on your trip.
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(Zebra)
(Wildebeest- Usually spotted in packs)
(Lions, Wide spread over all the park)
(Leopards, A very common sighting throughout the main forest areas)
(Hyena's, Another common sighting)
(Bushbuck)
As well as all of the wildlife which can be found in the park it is also home to a wide selection of birdlife (495 species have been recorded here). It has been noted that Kafue national park has the biggest range of birdlife of any Zambian park, so if you are a bird lover this is definitely the park to visit.
There are lots of other National Parks in Zambia but I hope that my example above has inspired you to book a Safari trip of your own.
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