Showing posts with label Lusaka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lusaka. Show all posts

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Zambia part 1 - Zambia Wildlife and Location


Zambia Wildlife and Location

Described by many as "the Real Africa", Zambia is a country of wide open spaces rich in wildlife, with magnificent forests, wild rivers and wetlands - studded with lakes and impressive waterfalls.

Zambia part 2 - South Luangwa Zambia. World Big Cat Safaris


South Luangwa Zambia - World Big Cat Safaris - Zambia Wildlife Safarisin the South Luangwa Valley, Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls.

South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, the southernmost of three national parks in the valley of the Luangwa River, is a world-renowned wildlife haven. It supports large populations of Thornicroft's Giraffe, and herds of elephant and buffalo often several hundred strong, while the Luangwa River supports abundant crocodiles and hippopotamuses. It is one of the best-known national parks in Africa for walking safaris. Founded as a game reserve in 1938, it became a national park in 1972 and now covers 9,050 km².

Zambia part 3 - Best of Lusaka

Zambia part 3 - Best of Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. One of the fastest-developing cities in Southern Africa, Lusaka is located in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,265 feet). As of 2010, the city's population is about 1.7 million. Lusaka is the centre of both commerce and government in Zambia and connects to the country's four main highways heading north, south, east and west. English is the official language of the city, but Nyanja, and Bemba are also common.

Zambia part 4 - A trip to Lusaka


A trip to Lusaka - We take a drive around Lusaka the capital and largest city in Zambia.

Music: Jason Shaw - Navajo Night. Thank you to Jason Shaw for the royalty free music. Video taken using a Sony HDR-SR12 Handycam.