With friendly and welcoming people, Zambia is acknowledged by many as one of the safest countries on the continent to visit. Zambia is the land of the legendary African walking safari and is home to the planet's biggest waterfall; Victoria Falls. It is blessed with the wild Zambezi River, breathtaking lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, and an abundance of wildlife and wilderness. Zambia is also home to some of the finest safaris and lodges in Southern Africa, making this the perfect destination for the seasoned and intrepid traveller.

Some of the best safaris in Zambia are walking safaris which offer a unique opportunity to get into the African bush on foot and to get closer to the wildlife in an environmentally friendly manner. On a walking safari here you may visit such destinations as South Luangwa National Park where you can see leopards, hippos, zebras and baboons amongst other wildlife species.

Other popular safaris in Zambia include camping safaris where you can get close to nature and really experience the African wilderness, lodge safaris where you can enjoy all the adventure of a traditional safari but sleep in comfort every night, overland safaris where you can see the highlights and wildlife of several beautiful African countries, and family safaris where children can see exotic wildlife, participate in specially planned kids activities and meet children from a local school in Luangwa.

If you are looking for an alternative to the main African safari destinations you simply can't beat the safaris in Zambia.