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Zambia Travel Guide
Livingstone
The small town of Livingstone sits along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, close to the ‘smoking waters’ of Victoria Falls. Named after Dr David Livingstone, the famous Scottish explorer, Zambia's vibrant tourist capital is located just 10 kilometres from the spectacular Victoria Falls Bridge and provides a great base from which to enjoy some of the areas major attractions, including scenic helicopter flights, white water rafting and bungi jumps off the famous bridge itself. The town is also home to the Livingstone Museum, which houses a collection of memorabilia related to the explorer’s travels around the area in the 1850s. Upsteam there are some stunning small lodges along the banks of the river, giving some peace and respite from the bustle of the town. From these you can visit the Victoria Falls as well as go on sunset boat trips, kayak trips, walks and visits to village markets.
Lusaka
Zambia’s capital and its largest city, Lusaka lies along the southern expanses of the country’s central plateau, some 1300 metres above sea level. The commercial and administrative centre of the country, the city began life as a European settlement back in 1905, eventually replacing Livingstone as the capital of British Northern Rhodesia. Central to the rising independence movement of the 1950s, the city became the capital of Zambia in 1964 and today plays host to the National Assembly, the country’s National and Political Museums and the University of Zambia. In recent years it has also developed a thriving international community.
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia’s newest park, the Lower Zambezi provides excellent opportunities to get closer to the resident wildlife along the Zambezi channels. Covering an area of some 4,092 square kilometres, the park is made up of game rich flood-plains hemmed in by towering escarpments. Renowned for its birdlife and its populations of hippos and crocodiles, the park is a great destination for the serious safari enthusiast, with canoe safaris and walking tours particular favourites, whilst the river’s populations of Tiger Fish attracting sports fishermen from all corners of the world.
South Luangwa National Park
Experts have dubbed South Luangwa National Park as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and not without reason. The concentration of game around the Luangwa river and it’s ox bow lagoons is among the most intense in Africa. The Luangwa River is the most intact major river system in Africa and is the life blood of the park's 9000 square kilometres. It provides a rich haven for some 60 different species of animals and 400 species of birds including 14 types of antelope, baboons, nocturnal bush babies and a healthy population of leapards. The river is also blessed with an astonishing number of crocodiles and hippos. The ‘walking safari’ originated here and is still one of the finest ways to experience this pristine wilderness first hand. The changing seasons add to the Park’s richness ranging from dry, bare bushveld in the winter to a lush green wonderland in the summer months.
Kafue National Park
Zambia’s oldest park, Kafue is the second largest in Africa and covers an area roughly the size of Wales. Named after the Kafue River, it stretches across the North-western, Central and Southern provinces, an area of some 22,400 square kilometres. Established as a national park in 1924, it lies amongst the Zambezian Miombi woodlands and is home to large herds of red lechwe, sable and roan, as well as lion, cheetah and leopard. The area is also superb for bird watching, especially along the rivers, and provides some excellent fishing opportunities.
Zambia Travel Information
Visa Information:
UK passport holders require a visa to enter Zambia.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the end of your trip, and it must have at least one blank page for each visa required. Please ensure the passport details we hold for you are correct.
Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa documentation when starting your trip. Country entry regulations can alter daily and it is always best to check with the relevant embassies for any changes.
Your visa can be bought at the border for $50US but if you’d rather get one beforehand they can be obtained through:
Travcour (UK)
Tempo House
15 Falcon Road
Battersea
London SW11 2PJ
Tel: 020 7223 5295
Fax: 020 7738 2617
Email: info@travcour.com
Website: www.travcour.com
If you are travelling on a non-UK passport, please contact your nearest consulate/embassy for up to date visa information.
Insurance:
Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours.
You should be aware that many standard insurance policies may not cover you adequately for all aspects of a Wild Frontiers trip and so we strongly recommend that you purchase a suitably designed insurance policy.
One such policy is the "Wild Frontiers" policy underwritten by Ace European Group Limited (ACE " firm reference 202803), which is available to EU residents (which excludes Norway & Switzerland) through our website or via the insurance company direct on 0845 345 3456. Under this policy there are two different levels of cover available.
Standard policy: a comprehensive travel insurance policy that provides cover for all Wild Frontiers activities, including trekking up to 6,000m. This policy does not provide cover for travel to areas where the FCO is advising against all or all but essential travel.
Elite policy: provides the same comprehensive level of cover as the standard policy. In addition the Elite policy also provides cover for travel to areas where the FCO is advising against all or all but essential travel. The policy will not provide cover for any claims arising from or relating to the reasons why the FCO is advising against travel.
If purchasing the Elite policy you also have the option to extend the cover provided by the policy to include cover for claims arising from a terrorist act in an area where the FCO is advising against travel. You can add this cover to your policy when purchasing online or over the telephone.
These policies are only available to those travelling on a Wild Frontiers holiday.
For more information and to purchase your policy online please visit the Insurance section of our website.
The cover is underwritten by Ace European Group Limited (ACE), and is arranged by Travel & General Insurance Service Limited. Both companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Wild Frontiers Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Company plc, details of which can be found at the FSA's website www.fsa.gov.uk.
To contact them please visit their website at www.travel-general.com or call 0845 408 0583.
Health and Vaccinations:
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Zambia though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend protection against malaria and that you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
We also recommend:
• A dental check-up prior to travelling.
• You inform us of any pre-existing medical conditions or medication.
To be on the safe side you can also check on www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
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