Zambia Off The Beaten Path

  In the outskirts of Livingstone
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  • In the outskirts of Livingstone
      In the outskirts of Livingstone
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  • In the outskirts of Livingstone
      In the outskirts of Livingstone
    by georeiser
  • In the outskirts of Livingstone
      In the outskirts of Livingstone
    by georeiser
  • In the outskirts of Livingstone
      In the outskirts of Livingstone
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  • A community close to Luangwa Bridge
      A community close to Luangwa Bridge
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Lower Zambizi. Among many...

by Conor_P

Lower Zambizi. Among many other things, the fishing is excellent here. The most common to catch are the big-toothed tiger fish, which are usually between 5 and 10 lbs. There are, however, catfish, which can be up to 100 lbs. Locals, who fish from dug out canoes, are sometimes pulled miles upstream as the catfish try to swim away with the current. Two amazing places to stay here are the Kulefu and Kiambi lodges (although they are expensive). See - http://www.kiambi.co.za

If you just visit the big...

by MayBarker

If you just visit the big cities, you will miss everything wonderful about Zambia.The rural people are so friendly, and love to meet 'white people'.Get up to the north west of Zambia to Solwezi, and get a made to measure outfit at the local market.

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The waterfalls and lakes in...

by explore4fun

The waterfalls and lakes in the northern part of the country.There are some unspoiled places hardly visited by touristst. Like the Lumangwe falls in the Kalungwishi River (photo). There is an smal but abandoned lodge and camping is possible. There is no public transport to this place.

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Beautiful falls!

by TracyG

Kalambo Falls, about 45km from Mbala is a gem of a place. An amazing waterfall with an equally amazing drop. You will however need to hire some sought of vehicle or get a taxi to take you there, as there is no public transport, but I think it is worth it.

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There is one journey which,...

by blondebabe

There is one journey which, although hellish, will live in my mind forever as the most intersting and the most eye opening I've ever been on. Driving form South Luangwa to north Luangwa, ill with malaria, was great. It took us 12 hours through hippo and mosi infested swamps, mahogany forests, flat salt plains, bubbling springs with 1000 crowned cranes around them, remote villages where everyone turns out to look at you....absolutely stunning. it's a slog (take a lot of water and a map) but it can be done! And you need 4 wheel drive obviously, make sure you knwo about hi and lo ratio etc....too.

             Everyone who goes...

by robmcmumbi

             Everyone who goes to the town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe will be accosted by folks who want them to purchase, through them, the adventure of running the rapids of the Zambezi, downstream of Victoria Falls. It is a thrill, for sure!    I write this on my Zambia page because rafting the Zambezi starts on the Zambia side of Victoria Falls. (Part of your ~$100 USD price of rafting the Zambezi is a one-day visa into Zambia; you cross over to Zambia, and the rafting adventure of your life begins here!)     My cousin Kelly and I took this adventure. The Zambezi consists of Class V rapids, the most vigorous class of rapids raftable according to those who create classes of rapids. (God would probably rate the Zambezi Class VI, but I may be speaking out of turn.)     I have always been frightened of water--heights and water--so this was a particularly exhilirating experience for me....

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        I enter this with...

by robmcmumbi

        I enter this with reservation, but I enter it nonetheless. There is the Blue Train, among the most extravagant luxury vehicles known to our species which runs between Cape Town and Victoria Falls. It is 'Off the Beaten Path' as it were, so I am compelled to make this addition, with one comment.        If you are considering indulging in the Blue Train, please consider this: the money that you spend on this luxury could be better spent as a donation at an HIV clinic in the region. Rather that spending over $1,000 USD on a comfortable bed as you meander through southern Africa, you could spend half of that $1,000, stillenjoy the holiday in comfort, and prevent over 100 newborns from contracting HIV from infected mothers. Please consider the value of your wealth.

        Please also see my On...

by robmcmumbi

        Please also see my On the Falls Travelogue.         'THE EDGE' is a place on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls--the side from where the water falls. At rare times during the year, in the first week of December in this picture, the water level of the Zambezi is low enough to permit crossing areas along the cliff that are normally submerged by the river. It's a long hike, and at times it is difficult. You must enter the National Park (admission < $1 USD in 1999) near the hotel that used to be the Hotel Intercontinental. Follow the edge of the cliff, and it will become more stony. There will still be water in the deep, round holes that have been swirled out by the river.         Let me tell you, experiencing this was like sitting in the palm of Mother Nature's hand. One of the crevices of her life lines held us secure, thrilled, exultant, and immemorial. The water was cool, the...

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Visiting Soweto Market, the...

by ngaka

Visiting Soweto Market, the largest market in Lusaka. Stroll around Lusaka's most African market where almost everything and anything can be found. Buy a new pair of shoes, do the grocery shopping or cure that ailment from a tradional healer.

The Livingstone-Lusaka road

by georeiser

The first part of the 470 km road from Livingstone to Lusaka is mostly through rural and remote areas. Many small villages huts are seen from the road.

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