Safaris in Zambia: 5 other great options

In an article written earlier here, a list of five amazing options for Zambia Safaris was provided, however just five would not do the destination justice and so some additional options for Zambia Safaris are given below.

1. Lower Zambezi National Park: Apart from the South Luangwa Valley, the Lower Zambezi National Park is without a doubt one of the best Zambian safaris on offer anywhere in Africa. If you are looking for a remote safari location that offers exceptional wildlife and excellent accommodation with some really exciting activities, then this is the destination for you. The park is the wildest thing you can find in Africa. Most safaris will fly into the park due to the inaccessibility of the roads, although there are some driving options (these are not recommended especially in summer). National Park. Get there: The most recommended; Fly directly to the lodge as part of a safari.
2. Kasanka National Park: This National Park hosts a unique wildlife event every year between November and December when millions of straw-colored fruit bats congregate as part of a migration. During the day, the trees are heavily laden with shoulder-to-shoulder fruit bats; at sunset somewhere around 10 million bats take to the sky in what can only be described as a living cloud. This particular safari is on our bucket list and we recommend it be on yours. Please note that these Zambia safaris only run between November and December. Get there: Be part of a safari package, fly-in or self-drive experience.
3. Walking Safaris: Zambia and in particular the Luangwa Valley are known to be the home of the modern walking safari. There are few places in Africa that lend themselves so well to walking with wildlife and maximizing what the country has to offer. Lodges and camps combine with professionally trained guides for extremely active safaris. There’s simply nothing like getting up close and personal with a pride of lions or turning a corner and walking into a herd of buffalo. This is the real African safari. Get there: Be part of a safari package, fly-in or self-drive experience.
4. Tiger Fishing in the Zambezi River: For those adventurers and sportsmen who love fishing and catch some of the best fish on the planet, Zambia is the place to be. Fly-fishing or spinning for tiger fish in the Zambezi River offer a thrill like no other. If you imagine yourself in a river full of hippos and crocodiles, this is some of the best sport fishing in the world. The Zambezi River as well as the Kafue River (not forgetting Lake Victoria) are the destinations where this dream will come true. Most Zambia fishing safaris are tailor-made based on your budget and time. Get there: It depends where, but generally safari vehicles are used to take you to the point where a boat is waiting for you.
5. Direct flights to Lusaka: Zambia wouldn’t be one of the top five Safari destinations without good connectivity. Although this may not necessarily be a destination as such, such connectivity is essential for us to enjoy the option of going on safari in Zambia. In recent years, more and more international airlines fly direct to Lusaka, with direct flights from Johannesburg as well as direct flights from selected European destinations. Air France, KML and British Airways offer daily flights to Lusaka. With so many daily international flights available, why not make Zambia your next African safari destination? The adventure of your life is waiting for you. Get there: Daily flights from Johannesburg and selected destinations within Europe.