Zambia Budget Travel Guide

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Zambia is a landlocked country with a rich farming and tourism sector.

Past and Present

The history of Zambia is characterised by colonization, liberation, unrest and a return to stability. Today Zambia has a stable economy; there has been a move away from mining to agriculture and tourism as the main sources of income. Copper mining was the major source of income but as the copper mines dried up the Zambian government was forced to look elsewhere and as a result there is a great support for Zambia's booming tourism sector.

Victoria Falls

Zambia from a tourism perspective is best known for the Victoria Falls which it shares with its Southern Neighbour Zimbabwe. Over the last few years due to the unrest plaguing Zimbabwe there has been a significant move of tourists to the Zambian side of the Falls. This move has resulted in some great hotels and lodges been established along the Zambezi River and plenty of adventure companies emerging to cater for the adventure seekers who flock to this part of the world.

National Parks

In terms of its National Parks a visit to South Luangwa National Park is a must for any visitor to Zambia. The Park has some of the best game viewing in Africa as a result of the government's anti poaching initiatives and is home to Africa's "Big 5". Kafue National Park is also a fantastic park to visit and promises some great uncrowned game viewing.

Weather

The rainy season falls between November and April which corresponds with summer. The dry season falls between May/June and October/November which corresponds with winter. The average monthly temperatures remain above 20°C over most of the country for the majority of the year making it an ideal country to visit from a weather perspective.

Google Map of Zambia

Use the Google map to explore Zambia. Feel free to Print the Street Map when you're ready.