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few Zambian facts
Zambia gets its name from the Zambezi
River and the country is probably most famous for the Victoria Falls, one
of the seven wonders of the world. This
dramatic landform throws up billows of spray, which can be seen from 19
miles away. Zambia is slightly larger than Texas and its nearest
ocean is 600 miles away. The capital is Lusaka and even though the
city was originally planned for 200,000 people it is now home to over 1,500,000
people. Having said that, the phone directory for the entire country
is less than an inch thick.
The spirit of Africa If you love Africa, enjoy its diversity and want to experience it as it really is, you will love Zambia. The country has numerous wonderful places to visit, the scenery is gorgeous and the country has some exceptional national parks. In Zambia, we find that you become a witness to the realities of everyday life in Africa. If you undertake any journeys by road, you will pass through scruffy smallholdings where women are pounding the maize, men are sitting in the shade drinking beer and the tribal chief is still wearing feathers. You will drive through ancient villages with corrugated roofs and hand-painted signs where the only shop for miles sells just matches, soap and beer. You will even find that your presence in some places will cause quite a stir as there are still many parts of Zambia that are simply not used to seeing Western faces. It is a joy to experience this side of Africa and, if your priorities don't lie solely with big game, you will adore Zambia. With thanks to Wilderness Safaris for use of images Highlights
 North
& South Luangwa National Parks
Zambia's premier game-viewing
parks
 Victoria
Falls
One of the world's most remarkable
sights - an experience of a lifetime
Kafue,
the Busanga Plains & Lochinvar
An area teeming with plains
game and home to a multitude of bird species
Lower
Zambezi National Park
A great place for game-viewing
from boat and land
Shiwa
N'Gandu & Kapishya Hot Springs
An 'English' country estate
with nearby hot springs for bathing
Bangweulu
Swamps & Kasanka National Park
A fascinating seasonal marshland
and a nearby small national park
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