Zambia is Africa's best kept secret. And 'the sleeping giant of African safari. It 'also the friendly people and enjoy the peace of the country and guarantees continuous. What makes the country a haven of peace for refuges civil strive. … And Zambia is the center of the African trip.
Zambia is in South Central Africa with eight neighbors. There are 19 national parks and 34 game management areas. For example, an overwhelming 30 percentthe country of 752,614 square kilometers. The country has the largest water resources in Southern Africa. There are large tracts of empty land in its original condition and a large estate of wildlife. Zambia's unique natural resources are minerals such as copper, steel and wood, both local and hard wood and soft exotic pinewood timber.
National Parks
Of the 19 South Luangwa National Park is Zambia's main game reserve. South LuangwaThe National Park is probably the greatest variety and concentration of wildlife in Africa and perhaps the world. Experts in Safari animal park, watch the 9990 km square has some of the best areas of visualization. E 'as one of the top game reserves in the world with an extraordinary wealth of wildlife. Some animals are rare and only found in the park. Thornicraft An example is the giraffe.
Another game reserves and the Kafue National Park. The vast22400 km ² is the second largest national park in the world and is about the size of Wales in the UK and twice as large as Yellowstone National Park in the United States. The park is located in the central-western Zambia and boasts excellent game viewing, bird watching and fishing.
The park has two unique wetlands. Busanga alluvial plain in the north is something special. The emerald green Lunga and Kafue rivers Lufupa through them. Here arefound several species of animals and birds. The Busanga is clear, a country antelope. The lechwe is endemic to fill their planes. The 's Park's southern border disruptions in another wetland Nanzhila Plains. The planes are in addition to the lake in Zambia, the most recent Itezhi-dam Tezh.
Copper and precious reserves
In addition to animal and plant species holds the assets of 6 percent of the country's copper reserves in the world. Furthermore, Zambia is the largest producer of precious andSemi-precious stones, including the rare beauty, the emerald green. Amethyst, garnet, tourmaline, citrine, and its truth are found in Zambia. Most of the finished products and semi-precious stones are exported all over the world.
Earth and the desert
The population of the relationship between soil is one of the lowest in Africa. ² Less than 15 people per square mile, is one of the lowest in the world. The low population density has a large part of Zambia to the leftintact and in its natural state.
We begin to see, teeming with life in nature. The fauna is totally "wild". Some of the animals had little or no contact with humans. Thus, the national wildlife within their natural habitat, in exactly the same way nature has always wanted to have.
Rivers and lakes of Zambia
Zambia's major rivers, lakes and wetlands should be preserved as the main component of water resourcesin southern Africa. There are four major rivers. The Zambezi River covers most of Zambia from northwest to southeast through the south. The Luangwa Kafue cut almost from the eastern part of the country. But the Chambeshi that discharge into Lake Bangweulu in the north-central Zambia in the name has changed its course. After leaving changes its name to the Bangweulu Luapula River. And 'the Congo River leaving Lake Mweru and democraticRepublic of Congo.
In the south of Lake Kariba on the Zambezi is. E 'was the greatest man made lake Aswan and Lower Cobar were seized. Lake Kariba is the destination of Safari for investment in addition to the Victoria Falls. Another reason is the Lake Bangweulu surrounded by white sand beaches and the tenth largest wetland in Africa. The wetland is home to the endemic lechwe antelopes and the rare bill stork shoe. The third is the Lake Mweru on the border withDemocratic Republic of the Congo. And Lake Tanganyika in Africa's deepest lake has its southern tip lies in the north of Zambia.
The wild Zambezi
A river that deserves mention is the Zambezi River, designating the land. Kalen Hills from its source near the northwest corner of the country, the Zambezi cuts a lying "S" as it flows through their entire route of 3450 km before discharge into the Indian Ocean. HisEntrance to the sea is not dramatic finishes in many channels of the river called the delta.
Zambezi passes through changing landscapes and the environment. From the rapids in notrhwest by the great river and the site of the "Likumbi Lya Mize" ceremony of the Luvale people. It then passes through the alluvial plain of the Zambezi River, where the ceremony takes place omboka Ku Lozi people. Later, the river has led a hilly area and is spacious and quiet. Suddenly Riverbreaks in spectacular waterfall in the world. This is the mystical and awe Victoria Falls.
Before the Falls of the Zambezi River, through a point near Kazungula four requirements: country, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. No other country in agreement on one point in a similar way.
A waterfall on the Zambezi River valley, collects in a lake of Kariba Dam Down-stream is the first on the Kafue, Zambia became the secondthe largest river and through the Luangwa River to its confluence where three countries: Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. … And before flowing into the Indian Ocean, the Zambezi River, and the second largest lake formed when Cobar Basa Dam in Mozambique.
The Beautiful Victoria Falls
Now, the Victoria Falls is something worth talking. Its awesome, beautiful and Heritage. The chief Mukuni Toka Leya people who have always lived there had builtMany shrines for their deities, and ceremonies. Due to the continuous thunder of the largest curtain of water and the resulting haze, arises from the bottom of the gorge, which they called the falls "Mosi-oa-Tunya," Concept of "smoke that thunders." But I, like other names. "Shungu Wa Mutitima.
No wonder Dr. David Lingston the famous Scottish missionary doctor and researcher could not resist writing in his diary,"… Scenes so lovely must be watched by angels in flight." For beauty is impressive. Dr. Livingstone was the first European to see the falls on 16 to see in November 1855. He named them after Queen Victoria.
At the bottom of the waterfall are red Kalahari Sands. Opposite the waterfall it rains 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24 / 7). This rain is usually a small rain forest. And even two rain-bow. It can be seen during the day and the second occurred during the night on a full moon. Thesepopular are the solar and lunar calendars Rainbow Victoria Falls … but that's another story!
Adventure Center and Safari
After the Victoria Falls the Zambezi River flows through nine canyon has 122 m depth. The nine cases of gorges are actually ex waterfalls in various stages of development and migration upstream. This migration includes the last 150 million years ago!
Now is the gorges are spectacular views. Are also Part of the territory in which the adrenaline adventure – rafting over 22 Rapids, swinging, bungee jumping from the throat of 122 meters, abseiling, river boarding, jet boating, etc. And 'for this reason, close city of Livingstone, Victoria Falls is now recognized as one of South Africa Adventure Center.
If you take a go-getter spirit of the air in a microlight flight. Victoria Falls Fly observed, the animals nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya National> Park … came very close to the cascading waters of the world's largest curtain of falling water. But if you prefer, as a secular pastime then you might want to enjoy the flight of angels "of. Hire a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft. Even this choice is your life unforgettable.
Where to stay
The banks of the Zambezi are many cabins and campsites scattered. A visit to the Zambezi Waterfront could beYou want. Even more interesting, though, is the design theme of most of the shelters. They have a strong African style.
The Sun International Resort is the inclusion of more recent, and is built next to the Victoria Falls. The resort is a combination of two hotels: first, the Zambezi Sun, a three-star hotel just minutes from Victoria Falls and the other the Royal Livingstone is a five-opulent Royal Star.
The red walls of the Zambezi Sun show decorative symbols of prehistoryTimes. The color of these designs is similar to the African Kalahari Sands at the bottom of the waterfall. But the luxury of the Royal Livingstone is very different. The Butler and always wear the uniforms of the staff who remembers the role of Dr. Livingstone, when he discovered the falls and a half centuries ago. He named the falls in honor of Victoria, then queen of England.
In addition to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a new hotel. ChrismaHotel has just been completed in the vicinity of 60 km ² national park. It is as if the hotels and lodges "popping" in everyday life!
In the capital of Lusaka in Zambia to other exciting hotels and lodges, the Taj Pamodzi to 5 stars, 5 star Intercontinental Hotel, Holiday Inn and other elegant hotels.
The private game lodges are all within fifty miles. Popular are the Loggia Lilayi, which is Protea Safari Lodge, and Chaminuka HowZambia
The choice is enormous. You can choose between air and land on one of the four international airports to get the swimsuit and services relating to immigration. Mfuwe International Airport is located on the border with the premier game reserve in Zambia, South Laungwa National Park. Another reason is to Ndola on the Copperbelt of Zambia. And yet another is the Lusaka International Airport, 22 km from the capital of Zambia. But Livingstone International Airport is something special. Only8 km from Victoria Falls, the first thing you get from the air on approach to landing.
And then you can choose a path of one of the eight neighboring countries to reach, but especially from Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Get on a plane or car, and to Zambia … And you, never forget to leave Zambia Safari!
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