Enjoy all that Zambia has to offer

Need to know

The people of Zambia are warm, friendly and proud of their heritage. With a variety of different tribes incorporating different languages, traditions, music and dance, you are guaranteed a cultural experience second to none.

Zambia offers a wide range of activities, from adventurous walking safaris, to gentle morning canoe trips down the Zambezi River, enriching cultural interactions with the local communities; to adrenaline-pumping bungee jumping…there really is something for everybody here in Zambia.

Wildlife

With some of the best national parks in Africa, Zambia is an undiscovered gem, rich in life.

It is home to the Big 5, numerous species of antelope, reptiles including an abundance of crocodiles as well as several endemic species such as the black lechwe, Crawshay's zebra and the much loved Thornicrofts giraffe.

Season & Climate

January through to March experience the most rainfall of the year,mostly in the afternoon. The days are generally warm & sunny (28C) and the night refreshingly cool. By April/May, most of the heavy rainfall has subsided, the skies are clear, the weather is warm and the nights are still cool. There is the chance of an occasional shower.

The 'dry' season begins in June and is also the onset of winter. The days are normally sunny and pleasant, while the mornings and evenings do get cold (8C).

The winter weather begins to subside by August, with warmer days and pleasant nights. Temperatures begin to rise in September and by October, it is very hot during the days . There can be the occasional shower but it does not last long.

November and December are hot and humid, with the sporadic showers in the afternoon. These can be rather dramatic, with wind, dark clouds and shafts of sheet lightening.

The above is a guideline and it must be noted that weather patterns all over Africa are becoming more and more unpredictable possibly due to global warming.

What to bring

• Camouflage clothing

  3 sets bush coloured safari outfits (long shorts/shirts) i.e. green/brown/dark khaki (not white, cream, blue or bright colours - especially for walking)

• Casual clothing

  A couple of sets of lighter clothes for Livingstone

• Evening clothing

  2 sets casual evening clothes (long trousers, shirts and socks to reduce insect bites)

• Extra clothing

  1 lightweight sweater. Warm jacket in winter (June/July/early August)

• Rain clothing

  Light rain gear for the wet months (November - April)

• Shoes

  A good pair of covered shoes for walking. Open shoes or sandal type shoes for warmer days

• Swimgear

  A number of camps do have pools so bring swimwear

• Sun protection

  Like a hat, sunglasses, high strength sunscreen, moisturizer, lip salve, strong insect repellent, anti-histamine cream and tablets should always be carried.

• Binoculars

  One pair per person is a must

• Torch

  A pocket torch comes in handy in the evenings when walking between your room and dining area.

• Glasses

  if you wear prescription glasses bring a spare pair. If you wear contact lenses bring a pair of glasses as well since dust can be a problem.

• Camera equipment

  We suggest a telephoto lens (200/300mm). Flash for night photography. Camera cleaning equipment and a good dust/water proof bag. Videos - bring spare batteries, and a flash for night photography