Zambia

Zambia is a vast country, friendly and peaceful, that offers superb wildlife and cultural encounters. Landlocked in central Africa, it has a population of approximately 12 million and is one of the least traveled and most rewarding wilderness destinations in Africa. Zambia is situated mainly on a vast plateau, and has three of Africa's largest rivers - the Zambezi, Kafue and Luangwa - as well as one of the largest waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls, which it shares with neighboring Zimbabwe. Most of the country has a mild, pleasant climate, while the river valleys are hotter and more humid; the extreme north becomes tropical on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, one of Zambia's ten large lakes. While Lusaka is the country's capital, Livingstone, just ten kilometers from the Falls, is more well known to travelers as the 'adventure capital' offering adrenalin-packed activities on and around the Falls and the Zambezi River.

When it comes to wildlife, what Zambia lacks in diversity, it makes up for in concentrations and numbers, offering some of the wildest and most remote game areas on the continent as well as a number of superb lodges and safari options. Using either air charter or a combination of air and road it is possible to build an itinerary that takes in the most rewarding areas at a relaxed and leisurely pace. You can see more than a thousand black lechwe on the floodplains of Bangweulu, catch some of the biggest tiger fish in Africa within sight of a large elephant herd on the Lower Zambezi, fly over the mighty Victoria Falls in spate, or view leopard on a kill at night in the South Luangwa. The modern walking or 'foot' safari originated in this lush land, today offering some of the best traditional walking safaris in Africa.

Leopard Lodge is based in the Northern Kafue, on the banks of the Kafue river and 40 Km away from the Busanga Plains.

Zambia offers some of the wildest and most remote game areas on the continent as well as a number of superb lodges and safari options. Game viewing is superb, as there are vast concentrations of game on the plains. You can see more than a thousand black lechwe on the floodplains of Bangweulu, catch some of the biggest tiger fish in Africa within sight of a large elephant herd on the Lower Zambezi, fly over the mighty Victoria Falls, or view leopard on a kill at night in the South Luangwa.

Leopard Lodge is based in the Northern Kafue, on the banks of the Kafue river and just 40 Km away from the Busanga Plains.

At 22 500 sq km, Kafue National Park is one of the largest National Parks in Africa. In the extreme north of the Kafue lie the Busanga Plains - one of Zambia's most significant wetland resources and one of the few areas in the world that remain untouched by development and human activity.

The Busanga Plains cover an area of approximately 750 sq km. The Plains are home to hundreds of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and the diminutive oribi. Lichtenstein's hartebeest, herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope. This wealth of game on the plains is also a big attraction for predators, including wild dog, cheetah and prides of lion.

Kafue Adventure Tourism can also assist you in planning your trip to Livingston to witness the mighty Zambezi River as it falls into the gorge at the Majestic Victoria falls. Here you can do various activities Nl. White water rafting, up to Grade 5 rapids, fly over in Micro lights, helicopter rides, Sun Set cruisers on the Zambezi River.