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.
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.
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.
Swimming in the Devil's pool at the Victoria Falls - Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls
Near the edge of the falls, accessed via Livingstone Island, when the river flow is at a safe level, usually during the months of September and December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls within the pool, known as Devil's Pool, without continuing over the edge and falling into the gorge; this is possible due to a natural rock wall just below the water and at the very edge of the falls that stops their progress despite the current.
Zambia Safari Tours: Explore the Beauty of Zambia on an African Safari Vacation
Perfect for those who want to experience an African honeymoon safari, birding safari, or walking safari, Zambia is one of Africa's most wildlife-dense countries. Whether you want to enjoy Zambia safari tours through the South Luangwa National Park, or wish to explore the region on a Zambia family safari or Zambia honeymoon safari, you'll find adventure and immense beauty in Zambia.
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The territory of what is now Zambia was known as Northern Rhodesia from 1911. It was renamed Zambia on the occasion of its independence, in 1964. The new name of Zambia was derived from the Zambezi river (Zambezi may mean "God's river") which flows through the western region of the country and forms its southern border.