2018 is fast approaching, which means that now is the perfect time to start planning your travel for next year.
Of all the places that you could go next year, Zambia should be somewhere that is on your radar. A large, landlocked country located in south Africa is full of natural attractions that could rival any other country. Home to a vast array of national parks, spread across a wide area of the country, which means that there are no safari traffic jams. Instead, the experience that you get is a very personal one, where you have the opportunity to see a wide range of wild animals in their natural habitat. Along with its vast, remote areas of nature, Zambia is also home to a modern and atmospheric city, that’s filled with a varied culture, heritage and history.
Not convinced that a trip to Zambia could be ideal for your next holiday abroad? Have a read of these five reasons why you should consider visiting Zambia in 2018:
- Safaris
In Zambia, there are hundreds of different safari options to choose from, from group excursions to private walking tours. You can even choose to do an overnight camp out in the wilderness. There is a safari option for everyone, so if you have ever dreamed of seeing the big five – lions, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and cheetahs – Zambia is the place to go.
- Beautiful hotels
Zambia is a country that is home to many beautiful hotels. It’s the kind of place where there are all sorts of hotel options to choose from. Whether you want to stay in a luxurious five-star hotel or somewhere a little more modest, there are various options to choose from. There are lots of lovely hotels to choose from, including Protea Hotel Lusaka, for instance, a modern hotel that is perfect for leisure or business travel. You can opt to stay right in the heart of the city or out in the wilderness – where you choose to stay is up to you.
- Watersports
Are you someone who enjoys watersports? If so, then Zambia could be perfect for you, as it’s somewhere that’s home to plenty of water-based activities. One of which is canoeing – there are various canoeing activities that you can choose from, including canoeing in the Zambezi River.
- Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall with one million litres of water plunging down its gorge every second. Being such a beautiful sight, no trip to Zambia is complete without visiting this incredible landmark. For adventure lovers, there’s bungee jumping, abseiling, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting here too.
- Remote wilderness
One of the most amazing things about Zambia is the remote wilderness that this country has to offer. There are few countries in the world that have as larger natural landscape as Zambia. Here you can find vast stretches of undisturbed countryside that are perfect for exploring.
Zambia is, without a doubt, a country that should be on every travel lover’s bucket list. It’s a beautiful place and one that is unique in so many ways.