Kasanka National Park

Kasanka offers up a curious cross-section of Central African fauna. Pangolins and mongoose stalk the countryside, while sable antelopes and hartebeest coalesce on the grassy meadows. Granted, there are few – if any – of the so-called Big Five game here, but there are other, more niche opportunities, to encounter the continental ecology – think meandering boat journeys and fishing outings on the  Luwombwa River, sitatunga antelope stalking amidst the swamps, and some of the most amazing bat migrations known to man!

Victoria Falls

No list of places to visit in Zambia is complete without Victoria Falls. This jaw-dropping waterfall on the Zambezi River is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It reaches a height of 355 feet, but its width is perhaps even more impressive, at over a mile long. Though not the tallest or widest waterfall in the world, it is considered to be the world’s biggest sheet of falling water based on combined dimensions. 

Livingstone 

While Victoria Falls may be the main attraction in the area, it is worth spending some time in Livingstone as well. The city was established in 1905 and named after missionary and explorer David Livingstone. It has a number of museums where you can learn a bit about local history and prehistory. The most notable among them is the Livingstone Museum, which is both the largest and oldest museum in the country. Other popular activities include walking city tours and shopping at the local markets.

South Luanga National Park

South Luangwa National Park is the most famous safari destination and one of the best places to visit in Zambia, as it boasts among the highest concentrations of wildlife in all of Africa. It slopes down from the high mountains and into the valley of the Luangwa River, which serves as a home to crocodiles and hippos. The park is also one of the very best places to see herds of elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.  This also provides a great chance to see predators such as lions and leopards in action.

Lower Zambezi National Park

Situated along a lower section of the Zambezi River, Lower Zambezi National Park was once the president’s private game reserve. The main draw of the park is its remote location and pristine wilderness. The park encompasses a variety of terrain, including grassland, forest, and floodplain, which supports a fantastic variety of wildlife. On a safari you can see the elephants, zebras, buffaloes and lions.

Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park is not only the largest national park in the country. It covers an area of over 8,600 square miles in central Zambia. Rivers and floodplains sustain herds of antelopes, kudu, red lechwe, blue wildebeests, and zebras. This provides ample hunting opportunities for the lions that also live inside the park. In the Kafue River there are hippos as well as some of the most massive crocodiles in southern Africa.