JET-BOAT EXTREME - above 7 years

Experience 30 minutes Of flying over water in a Speed boat, either in the morning or afternoon with drinks and beer after the boat ride.

The trips start with an 8 minutes cable car ride from the top of the gorge to the bottom and ends with another 8 minutes Cable ride out of the gorge.  No under 7 Years old.

8 is the minimum number of Pax required to confirm the booking.

 JET – BOAT AND HELICOPTER FLIGHT

Instead of catching the cable car, you fly down the gorge for your speed boat and out of the gorge with a helicopter flying over the gorge with the river below and have a privileged flight and Arial view of the falls.

BUNGI JUMPING

At 111 meters high, its one of the highest jumps in the world. With the falls within sight, feel the adrenalin rush as you plunge into abyss of the gorge with the lower Zambezi below the Victoria Falls Bridge.

You can either have a single or tandem jump with your loved one or friend. The minimum age is 14 years and the minimum weight is 40 kg.

ABSEILING, GORGE SWING AND FLYING FOX

Descend down the gorge at the end of a rope either facing the cliff or down the gorge and walk out of the steep slope to the top at 53 meters high.

FLYING FOX

Cross the gorge at the top on a cable, strapped in a chair facing down to the other side and back. It’s a bird experience.

GORGE SWING

In a body harness, throw yourself over the edge and fall 50 meters below the gorge and continue swinging until the momentum runs out.

The three above activities would take you the whole day including transfers, cold lunch, drink and ice cold water which is so refreshing in the hot season where temperature get 30 degrees +.

Children are allowed only if they fit in the harness.

FISHING No under 12

Tiger fish and the Zambezi bream are the frequently caught types of Fish.

SIAVONGA is yet another tourist attraction right on the banks of Lake Kariba. Lake Kariba is the result of the Kariba Dam that was constructed in 1960s for the generation of hydroelectric across the Lower Zambezi River. The huge wall is yet another tourist attraction together with its power station. The lake’s offers white sand beaches and such activities as fishing and boat cruise.

Kariba Dam is the second largest man made lake in the world and Lake Tanganyika is the second deepest natural lake in the world.

                            GAME PARKS AND RESERVES

Zambezi, Kafue and Luangwa are Zambia’ big rivers, whose grassy plains form part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley and all attached to Zambia’s wildlife of Loins, Elephants, buffalos, Cheetahs, Zebras, Giraffes and many more species and Birdlife.

National parks and Game reserves take up much of Zambia, with a total of 19 National Parks and 23 Game reserves. Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) manages these parks and Game reserves. Gates open from 06:00 to 18:00hrs every day.

Safaris with experienced Guides are done both Day and Night. These guides have knowledge of the flora and fauna. All the main parks are accessible by car and smaller Planes. Safaris are done in either open topped game viewing Vehicles or by walking with Zawa or licensed armed guard.

For those interested in hunting safaris, these are done with Professional hunting companies.

Zambia has a wide range of about 740 bird species. The bigger parks of Lower Zambezi, Kafue and South Luangwa all accord the best bird watching opportunities.

The best time for viewing wildlife is during the dry season, between August and October as animals get concentrated around areas with water rather water holes. The weather is warm to hot at this time of the year especially in the low laying areas of Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys. The weather is cooler from May to August.  Zambia’ rain Season is from late October to April. Game viewing is difficult during this Season, because of over grown vegetation, which makes Wildlife hard to see as well as the state of some of roads which become impassible.

SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

This park lies at about 250 km northeast of Lusaka and can be accessed by both Road and Air. Mfuwe International Airport services this part of Zambia. South Luangwa National Park is lies between, Muchinga escarpment to the West and the Luangwa River to the East. The Park is part of the East Africa Great Rift Valley and accords visitors some of the best scenery and a variety of Wildlife in Zambia and in Africa. South Luangwa has largest concentration of Elephants in Zambia and in Africa. The Cat breeds of Lions and Leopards are easily seen and found around watering holes as they prey on, Buffalos, Lions, Zebras, Impalas as well as Cookson’s Wildebeests and Thorncroft’s giraffe.

Similar to the Masai Mara of East Africa Life in the South Luangwa National Park is just as dramatic. The seasonal variations of Luangwa River, produces fertile soils hence good grazing vegetation, in the woodlands and open plains. Need not to mention that Luangwa River is fested with the most concentration of Nile Crocodiles in Africa.

Over 400 species of birds are found here.

The Park’s varieties of trees include the African Ebony, Wild Mango, Sausage Tree, Leadwood, and the ‘Rain Tree’.

The accommodation range is huge from Campsites and Hotels to Luxurious Lodges and resorts offering full course meals, bar facilities and swimming pools. The Park is closed from December to April as roads become impassible and animals are hard to see.

NORTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

Situated in the remote and intriguing area of some 4636 square kilometers up stream to the West of the Luangwa River is the North Luangwa National Park.  In addition to the Wildlife species in the South Luangwa, the park also is home to Hartebeest, reedbuck and statuesque eland, with birds such as the giant owl, crested crowned crane and bee eater. The beautiful Woodland is criss-crossed with rivers including the Mwaleshi River, which traverses the escarpment in a series of waterfalls.

KAFUE NATIONAL PARK

To the North West of Lusaka lies the Safari paradise of the Kafue National Park. This is Zambia’s oldest park and by far the largest. Kafue’s vast grass lands plains and unique ecosystems cover an area of 22,500sq km. Dominated by the imposing Kafue River which flows through the heart of the park; this is one of the biggest game sanctuaries in Africa, with species such as the Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino, cheetah as well as the unique Kafue Lechwe and the Antelope.

Summer rains busts the banks of the Kafue River and swell the vast floodplains of the Kafue flats. Busanga Plains to the North are transformed into a huge lake, visited by flocks of birds and Wallowing Hippos, while further south the tranquil expanse of Lake Itezhi-tenzhi is a magnet for herons spoonbills and various other birds.

LOCHINVAR NATIONAL PARK

Although relatively small in size, Lochinvar National Park to the South of the Kafue River is an Ornithologist’s dream, with some 428 varieties of birds. One of the oldest Archaeological Sites in Africa, Ngwisho Hot Springs, is located here.

BLUE LAGGON NATIONAL PARK

Newly opened Blue Lagoon National Park is un touched and pristine wilderness area which, along with Lochinvar on the other side of the Kafue Flats, boasts the largest concentrations of Lechwe in Zambia

LIUWA PLAINS NATIONAL PARK

The unspoilt and largely, undeveloped Liuwa Plains National Park is located in the extreme western area of Zambia. This is the home of the Black-maned Lion and wild Dog and sees an unusually large migration of blue wildebeest across its plains from Angola. Birdlife is also abundant, with many birds stopping here as they migrate south. Bird watchers may spot secretary birds, crowned and wattled cranes, fish tawny and Marshall Eagles, Woodland Kingfishers and White bellied bustards.

SIOMA GWEZI NATIONAL PARK

The 5,000sq km is unfenced, allowing the free movement of animals between the park and the much larger surrounding game management area at the Zambezi River. More than 3, 000 Elephants migrate here from the Bordering National Parks of CHOBE in Botswana and OKAVANGO in Namibia. There are no permanent facilities and very few roads. Guided Safaris are therefore highly recommended.

LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK

Lying opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe is the touched wilderness state of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Its greatest asset is the Zambezi River which is magnet to wildlife such as Elephants, Hippos, Lions and Leopards. Game viewing can be done by canoeing, Drives or walks. Fishing and Bird watching is also popular.

CHIMFUNSHI WILDLIFE ORPHANGE

The famed Chimfushi Wildlife Orphanage is 60 km west of Chingola was founded in 1983by David and Sheila Sidle and is the largest Chimpanzee sanctuary and rehabilitation centre in the world. Home to over 100 orphaned chimpanzees, many of whom were confiscated from poachers or rescued from dilapidated Zoos and circuses. This non profit making refuge also cares for a host other sick, wounded and or unwanted animals.

Recognition of the Siddles’s success in rehabilitating these Apes has come in the form of the UN Environment Programme’s Global 500 Awards, The Jane Goodall Awards and MBEs from Queen Elizabeth II. While not yet catering for Tourists, Accommodation at the Campsites or in Thatched Chalets is available for paying clients who are genuinely interested in Chimpanzees

SUMBU NATIONAL PARK

Hugging the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika is the Sumbu National Park. It provides a haven for Hippos, Crocodiles, Flamingos and other Water birds. A motorboat on the lake offers a great view from which to watch the variety of birdlife and game, which includes Buffalos, Lions, Antelopes, Zebras and Leopards.

KASANKA NATIONAL PARK

Kasanka National Park is one of the smallest and yet the prettiest park on the edge of Lake Bangweulu. It’s a wetland covered with lakes and rivers. The park offers excellent Angling in the Luombwa River, as well as bands of papyrus swamps. Birdlife is plenty, so are Elephants, Hippos, Leopards,, the blue Monkey and many Bucks. The park is privately managed and has been so since 1990 and profits from the tourism are channeled back into the community.

NYIKA NATIONAL PARK

Situated on the Malawian border, Nyika National Park is an extension of the National Park in Malawi. This beautiful montane highland area with its grasslands, Valleys, and Masses of wild flowers consists of a plateau of some 2000 meters above sea level, with spectacular views. Game viewing includes a number of Bucks species- in particular the rare Red Duiker – as well as the Zebra, Warthogs and Leopards. The Chisanga Falls Are a short while away.

Zambia’s wetlands such as Ramsar Sites of Bangweulu Flats, Chikuni in Kafue National Park, Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar and the Zambezi source, one of the world’s 50 renowned botanical reserves, are of Geological and Ecological importance.

                   CULTURAL TOURISM AND HERITAGE SITES

MUSEUMS

Zambia has a number of museums across the nation. In the western province near Mongu there’s

NAYUMA MESEUM. The museum mainly exhibits the history of the Lozi people. The Lozi people are the descendants of the Kololo people who migrated from South Africa.

MOTO MOTO MUSEUM in the Northern Province of Zambia exhibits cultural artifacts of the people in that area and artifact from the 1^st world War.

NDOLA COPPERBELT MUSEUM, displays Stone Age items and both ancient and modern copper arts and crafts by the local people.

DAVID LIVINGSTONE MUSEUM

                                                                                            STATUE OF DR. LIVINGSTONE    

Experience a guided tour as you step into yester years and meet the man who is believed to have been one of the greatest missionaries and explorers, Dr. David Livingstone. Named after David Livingstone the explorer and missionary, David Livingstone Museum is probably the biggest museum in both Central and Southern African. The museum host a wide range of artifact from witch Craft, historical, geological to David Livingstone’ memorabilia. Stone Age displays are here. This is Zambia, the real Africa. Children under 12 years pay half price. They’re morning tours and afternoon tours. These tours last 2 hours, departure time is at the guest’s convenience.

We also have the LUSAKA and CHOMA MUSEUMS which mainly display craft works from the local people.

MUKUNI VILLAGE TOUR

This is a village which was founded about 800 years ago! It is home of the LEYA people. If you have never experienced the heart of indigenous Africans, visit this village. The chief himself has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations. The guides will take you into the customs and beliefs of these wonderful people.

These people are more than ready to show you how they live and believe it or not, they take you inside their huts! Get a glimpse in the real African life.

These tours last 2 hours and departure is usually at 08:00 hrs or 15: 00 hrs.

 MARAMBA MARKET

This is the largest market in Livingstone. This is the hive of activities. A guide takes you into the life of local people, as you learn the skill of bargaining. You can buy almost anything here, from clothing to fruits and all kinds of food. Get your souvenirs. You cannot just miss this part of your visit to Africa.

The tours last 2 hours and could be booked either in the morning or in the afternoon. Pick up time is at the guest’s convenience.

                               HERITAGE SITES

CHISHIMBA FALLS AND LUMANGWE FALLS are heritage sites for they have fossils and artifacts from the Stone Age.

Among such heritage sites is the CHIRUNDU FOSSIL FOREST DATING which dates way back to 150 millions years. The LUANGWA VALLEY ANIMAL FOSSILS date back to about 20millions years. MUMBWA CAVES, TWIN RIVER, BROKEN HILLMAN now Kabwe, INGO’MBE ILEDE in Kalomo are sites of Iron Settlements.

NGWISHO HOTSPRINGS in Lochinvar National Park are the oldest archeological sites in Central Africa.

Several other heritage sites of Dwelling, Business and Rock paintings lay across the country.

                          TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES

Because of Zambia’s vast tribal cultures it also has numerous traditional festivals but the main ones are:

KUOMBOKA CEREMONY

This is Zambia’s most famous ceremony by the lozi people in their exodus from the flood plains to the plateau. Between February and April depending on the levels of water in the plains the Litunga, king of the Lozi People leads his subjects in his royal barge as they trail behind in canoes in a ceremonious proceed as they migrate from the plains to the high lands.

LIKUMBI LYA MIZE, this is a ceremony for the Luvale people of the North Western Province. The Ceremony celebrates their culture in the famous Masked Makishi wear and dances. The ceremony is held between July and August.

SHIMUNENGA CEREMONY is held between September and October on a full moon. The lla people gather at a place called Maala on the Kafue flats to celebrate and give offerings to their ancestors who are said to live in the Kafue River.

N’CWALA CEREMONY is a thanks giving ceremony for the harvest by the Ngoni People. The ceremony is held in February. The Ngoni people of Eastern Province migrated from the Zulu Kingdom of South and can be identified from their traditional wear and dance that is synonymous with that of the Zulu people of South Africa.

UMUTOMBOKO CEREMONY is a ceremony by the Lunda people in celebration of their migration from Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ceremony culminates in a Traditional war dance. The ceremony is held in July.

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