Zambia lies on the other side of the mighty Zambezi River from Zimbabwe, and plays host to many of the wildlife and adventure activities taking place on this magnificent river. The Zambezi teems with crocodiles and hippos, so any journey made on the water is certain to encounter them. A highlight of a trip to Zambia is the romantic sundowner cruise above Victoria Falls on the multi-storied African Queen, viewing crocs and hippos wallowing in pools and lying on the banks. The mildly fit, but wildly adventurous, can opt for a managed canoe trail on the Zambezi through the Lower Zambezi National Park – a marvellous way to view bird and animal life at a more sedate pace – up close and personal.

This beautiful park is a water wilderness on the edge of the Zambezi River, and game viewing options include a thrilling and informative guided walk as well as open safari vehicle game drives. Zambia has a wild, untouched aspect, a real drawcard for those who enjoy less frequented, more remote wilderness areas for game and bird sightings.

In the game-rich reserve of Kafue, visitors may experience sightings of lion and buffalo from open 4x4’s. Or perhaps you might prefer the bush on foot – a wonderful option to discover the smaller inhabitants of the bush.

For those who love to take on the elements, Zambia, ‘The Falls’, and the Zambezi River offer a dream of the white-knuckle range of dramatic action-packed sports... from bungi jumping to white water rafting to jet boating! And for those who prefer the gentler, yet no less intoxicating option, it’s difficult to beat a microlight flight over ‘The Falls’. Sip steaming hot coffee as the sun slowly rises on your game drive, or a perfect G&T from your elevated vantage point over this magnificent river – in both instances, you will be thrilled by the rare beauty of wild Africa.