Five Reasons to Visit
Zambia
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Author: Mindy Roberts Photos: Norman Carr Safaris
ver the years I’ve heard guests confuse Zambia with Zimbabwe and Zaire. A guest actually said to me last year: “I’m so happy to be here in Zaire, I’ve always wanted to come,” and I’ve even been asked: “So whereabouts in South Africa is Zambia?” But Zambia should be taken seriously in its own right, thanks to the unbeatable wildlife viewing and Victoria Falls which are just a few of the many attractions. As someone who’s lived here for seven years and calls the country home, I wanted to put together my top five reasons to visit one of the continent’s lesser known countries.
Every year more than one of the companies in Zambia have their guiding team nominated for Best Guiding Team Awards from around the world. And many of them have won those awards year after year. Safety is of utmost importance when it comes to guiding and the Zambian guides have to continuously complete stringent exams for walking in the bush, canoeing, and boating, as well as maintaining advanced driving and first aid skills.
1. The Guides
Many people have never heard of Liuwa Plain National Park. Well, it is home to the second largest migration of wildebeest in the world. It is so exclusive and remote that there is only one permanent camp, Matamanene Camp, in over 3,600km² of land. Liuwa Plain is a photographer’s dream with internationally acclaimed photographers like Will Burrard-Lucas visiting frequently. Hyena display amaz-
Most guides in Zambia are born and bred in the Zambian bush, so the wildlife is second nature to them. They genuinely love what they do and have a passion for wildlife. I’ve often seen a guide of 15 or 20 years experience come back more excited than the guests with what they’ve just witnessed. Zambia has some of the best guides in the world. Shaddy Nkoma
2. Remote, vast, magical and unique: Liuwa Plain National Park
Chinzombo Bush Camp
