Lower Zambezi
For the ultimate African safari - you need to experience the wildlife and fishing along the banks of the Zambezi river in the Lower Zambezi Valley of Zambia. For decades, the Lower Zambezi Valley has offered some of the best wildlife safari adventures and awesome Tiger Fishing, whilst staying at one of the number of great safari lodges located along the river bank of the Zambezi River. African Bundu Safaris frequently includes one of the fantastic luxury safari lodges in the Lower Zambezi Valley for their clients, before or after visiting Vic Falls in Livingstone, the Kafue National Park and the South Luangwa National Park.
The Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa, and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The Lower Zambezi National Park lies on the north bank of the Zambezi River. On the opposite bank is Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park. The two parks sit on the Zambezi flood plain ringed by mountains, the area is a world heritage site. The Luangwa River and the Kafue River are the two largest left-hand tributaries of the Zambezi. The Kafue joins the main river in a quiet deep stream about 180 metres (590 ft) wide. From this point the northward bend of the Zambezi is checked and the stream continues due east. At the confluence of the Luangwa (15°37' S) it enters Mozambique. The Zambezi River supports large populations of many animals. Hippopotamuses are abundant along most of the calm stretches of the river, and many crocodiles are also present. The Zambezi also supports several hundred species of fish, some of which are endemic to the river. Important species include cichlids which are fished heavily for food, as well as catfish, tigerfish, yellowfish and other large species. The Lower Zambezi National Park itself is ringed by a much larger game management area (commonly referred to as GMA), there are no fences between the park and the GMA and both animals and people are free to roam across the whole area. The attraction of the Lower Zambezi park and its surrounding GMA is its remote location, unlike South African parks there are no tarred roads and you are very unlikely to encounter another tourist whilst traveling around. Most large mammals in the national park congregate on the floodplain, including buffalo, numerous elephants, lions, leopards and many antelope, crocodiles and hippopotamuses.There are also a large number of species of birds.
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Livingstone & Vic Falls
Livingstone is a historic colonial city and present capital of the Southern Province of Zambia, a tourism centre for the Victoria Falls lying 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the Zambezi River, and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the other side of the Falls. With the demise of Zimbabwe, Livingstone has experienced resurgence in tourism and has firmly become the destination of choice when visiting the Victoria Falls. Livingstone has enjoyed a influx of investment in the industry from modern and sophisticated hotel chains to modern shopping centres and restaurants. Livingstone is the only non-African name for a town or city town in Zambia not changed since independence. The town's recent tourism success may mean that any change is less likely as businesses are likely to resist anything which would affect recognition of the town as an international tourist destination. Livingstone's main places of interest are: Victoria Falls, Wildlife Safaris, bird watching, Livingstone Museum, and dozens of activities in and around the town of Livingstone. To fully appreciate the incredible size of the Falls, and the awesome power of the water as it carves into the deep zig zagging gorges for eight kilometres, one must see it from the air. On the opposite cliff, facing the falls, you can take a well-marked and paved walk through the rain forests. Mosi O Tunya National Park is situated along the upper Zambezi stretching from and including the Falls for about 12kms up river. The best place for a wide range of crafts and curios is the Mukuni Victoria Falls Craft Village. Mukuni Village is an authentic tribal village where thousands of people live and work.
Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park is the largest national park in Zambia, covering an area of about 22,400 km² (similar in size to Wales or Massachusetts). It is the second largest park in Africa and is home to over 55 different species of animals. Most of the park lies in the Central Zambezian Miombo woodlands Eco region characterised by savanna grasslands with Miombo tree species, growing thickly in some patches, with a few small dambos (grasslands which become marshy in the rainy season) interspersed among them. In the south there are stony hills and rocky outcrops. The jewel in Kafue's crown however is the Zambezian flooded grasslands Eco region in the north, including the Busanga Swamp and plains. These support large herds of herbivores and their predators. In the dry season the animals keep close to the swamps and marshy creeks and are easily seen. The area is also noted for its birdlife. The Plains are well known for Lions and the Busanga prides are well known to the expert guides from the few safari camps that operate in this remote area. A must see for any safari to the Kafue in the dry season. The Kafue holds possibly the greatest diversity of wildlife of any national park in Africa. In the northern Kafue National Park are the luxury wildlife safari lodges, that are open during the dry season only – these lodges include Busanga Bush Camp, Hippo Lodge, Kapinga Bush Camp, Lufupa River Camp & Shumba Bush Camp. In the southern Kafue Park, we have the ideally located Mukambi Safari Lodge and the Kaingu Lodges as our most popular. There are a few schedule flights per week, from both Livingstone town and Lusaka city - otherwise, we can charter a plane to suit your schedule - no problem!
South Luangwa Park
South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia. Called by some as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, South Luangwa is one of Zambia's main draws. This 9,050-sq km park is centered around the Luangwa River and is home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of wildlife. Thanks to its inaccessible location, South Luangwa manages to combine immense density of wildlife with limited visitor numbers, and it's also one of the few national parks that allow night safaris. However, visitor numbers are steadily marching upwards, and the best time to visit is right now — before it becomes the next Kruger or Serengeti. It supports large populations of Thornicroft's Giraffe, and herds of elephant and buffalo often several hundred strong, while the Luangwa River supports abundant crocodiles and hippopotamuses. It is one of the best-known national parks in Africa for walking safaris. Although the park is generally well-protected from poaching, the park's black rhinos were wiped out by 1987, and the elephant population has been under serious pressure at times.
The main settlement of the park is actually outside its eastern boundary at Mfuwe, home to an international airport. One of the park's greatest visitor attractions is at Mfuwe Lodge, where every November, a small herd of elephants walks right through the Lodge's reception area in order to reach a wild mango tree. The peak travel season to most of Zambia is May to October. May to August it's still pleasantly cool and dry. September and October are very hot and the humidity is building up, but these are the best months to spot the game as they gather close to the river and watering holes. November to December is hot and humid and January to April is the rainy (or "green") season, some lodges close during this period, other give reduced rates. The rainy season in Zambia is the best time to go bird watching. From March to June is the best time to spot the elusive African wild dog. A safari holiday to Zambia is great to combine with a lake-side holiday to Malawi, or even a safari holiday to the Okavango Delta and Chobe in Botswana.
Lusaka and Kasanka
Lusaka, in Lusaka Province, is the capital of Zambia. British Airways is the main intercontinental carrier that flies to Lusaka from Europe, with direct flights from London three times a week. South African Airways fly to Lusaka from Johannesburg with multiple flights per day, EgyptAir from Cairo, Kenya Airways from Nairobi and Ethiopian Airlines from Addis fly daily. Chaminuka Lodge located near the airport - has amazing lodge and facilities. The privately owned park is home to a range of antelopes, a family of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions and hyenas. Lusaka seems to have obtained a bad reputation for being a city plagued by crime, but in reality, this is exaggerated - other African cities, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Lagos for example, are much more risky. However, travellers should appreciate that walking around the city at night is foolish and that you will become a target for pickpockets if you make your valuables visible.
Kasanka National Park is a park located in the Serenje District of Zambia’s Northern Province. At roughly 390km², Kasanka is one of Zambia’s smallest national parks. Nine permanent lakes occur in the Park and it is dissected by a network of rivers and streams. An impressive 108 mammal species have been recorded in the park. Although severely depleted in the past, due to effective antipoaching measures, game populations in Kasanka are recovering well. Puku are the most plentiful antelope and graze on the grassy floodplains and dambo’s throughout the Park. Kasanka is perhaps the best place in the world to spot the shy and reclusive Sitatunga, of which the park holds an estimated 500-1,000 animals, and offers great opportunities for sightings of the rare Blue Monkey.
The Bangweulu Wetlands ecosystem covers a large area, they are one of the few breeding grounds of the shoebill, a large stork-related bird classified as an endangered species which is vulnerable because it nests on the ground and only has two offspring per year. A great place to stay is the Shoebill Island Camp.
