Zambia reminded of us of her neighbor, Botswana, for pure unspoiled beauty, wildlife and animal interaction in the waterways. The landscape is an incredibly rich combination of mountains and deep rift valleys, floodplains and wetlands. We traveled along the Zambia’s two major river systems - the Zambezi and South Luangwa, each teeming with hippos and crocs and wildly wonderful and exotic fish. There were lions in trees and elephants swimming between the banks of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The air smells of wild lavender and basil, water hyacinths abound and around every turn are magnificent eucalyptus and baobab trees. Zambia is known for its old school walking safaris – getting out of the vehicle and taking in the beauty by foot provides such perspective. Biking, fishing and boating are a part of daily life as well.
The country’s secret weapon, however, is her people. Zambians are truly the nicest, warmest, loveliest people who are so excited to share their country with you. And as we always say, travel is not only about the places you go but the people you meet along the way …