In a previously written article here, a list of five amazing options for Safaris in Zambia was provided, however just five would not do the destination justice and hence some additional options for Safaris in Zambia are provided below.
- Lower Zambezi National Park: Apart from the South Luangwa Valley, the Lower Zambezi National Park is without a doubt one of the best Zambian safaris on offer anywhere in Africa. If you are looking for a remote safari spot that offers exceptional wildlife and excellent accommodation with some really exciting activities then this is the destination for you. The park is the wildest thing you can find in Africa. Most safaris will fly into the park due to the inaccessibility of the roads, although there are some drive-through options (these are not recommended especially in summer). National Park. Get there: The most recommended; Fly directly to the lodge as part of a safari.
- Kasanka National Park: This National Park hosts a unique wildlife event each year between November and December when millions of straw-colored fruit bats congregate as part of a migration. During the day, the trees are thickly laden with shoulder-to-shoulder fruit bats; somewhere at sunset, around 10 million bats take to the sky in what can only be described as a living cloud. This particular safari is on our wish list and we highly recommend that it be on yours. Please note that these safaris in Zambia only run between November and December. Get there: It is part of a safari package, arrival flight or self-drive experience.
- Walking Safaris: Zambia and in particular the Luangwa Valley are known to be the home of the modern walking safari. There are few places in Africa that lend themselves so well to walking with wildlife and maximizing what the country has to offer. Lodges and camps combine with professionally trained guides for extremely active safaris. There’s simply nothing like getting up close and personal with a pride of lions or turning a corner and bumping into a herd of buffalo. This is the real African safari. Get there: It is part of a safari package, arrival flight or self-drive experience.
- Tiger Fishing in the Zambezi River: For those adventurers and sportsmen who love fishing and catch some of the best fish on the planet, Zambia is the place to be. Fly-fishing or spinning for tiger fish in the Zambezi River offer a thrill like no other. If you imagine yourself in a river full of hippos and crocodiles, this is one of the best sport fishing in the world. The Zambezi River as well as the Kafue River (not forgetting Lake Victoria) are the destinations where this dream will come true. Most of the fishing safaris in Zambia are tailor made to your budget and time. Get there: It depends on where, but in general safari vehicles are used to take you to the point where a boat is waiting for you.
- Direct flights to Lusaka: Zambia would not be one of the top five Safari destinations without good connectivity. Although this may not necessarily be a destination as such, but such connectivity is essential for us to enjoy the option of going on safari in Zambia. In recent years, more and more international airlines fly directly to Lusaka, with direct flights from Johannesburg, as well as direct flights from select European destinations. Air France, KML and British Airways offer daily flights to Lusaka. With so many daily international flights available, why not make Zambia your next African safari destination? The adventure of your life is waiting for you. Get there: Daily flights from Johannesburg and selected destinations within Europe.
