The southern African country of Zambia is the epitome of African beauty, wilderness and culture comprising of many rivers and towering waterfalls, despite being landlocked. The capital city Lusaka has become one of the fastest developing African cities due to the rapid increase of tourists flooding the country to experience its wild beauty.
Travellers journey to this wondrous country are never disappointed as there are many attractions throughout the city. Teeming with wildlife and breathtaking waterfalls like Victoria Falls, many of the resorts in Zambia ensure to incorporate the wild beauty of nature within the premises, like AVANI Victoria Falls Resort which has wild zebras grazing on the lawn! As Victoria Falls is one of the top five major waterfalls in Zambia and is located in Livingstone, hotel accommodations in the area provide a magnificent view of the falls. Spend the day hiking through the African wilderness and discover the 16 other waterfalls in Zambia which fall nothing short of breathtaking, like Kalambo Falls, Kundalila Falls, Lumangwe Falls, Ngonye Falls and many others!
As no trip to Africa is ever complete without experiencing the wild side of nature, Zambia is home to around 20 national parks. Mosi-oa-Tunya a zoological park located close to Victoria Falls has a large population of antelopes, giraffes, elephants and rhinos. Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park and is home to a variety of wildlife, from leopards, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles and around 158 other mammal types.
Despite being surrounded by other African countries, Zambia is miraculously blessed with an ample supply of water running through the country, like Lake Tanganyika the longest lake in the world! In addition to the lakes and waterfalls, Zambia also has rivers running through rich lands.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.