Commemorative
Photograph Exhibition is available until 24th October 2014. Open
hours from 08:30am to 17:00pm (closed on Saturdays) on the 3rd Floor
Passage.
Land
of the legendary
African walking safari, home of the Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi
River, breathtaking lakes and wetlands, a profusion of birds, abundant
wildlife, and raw, pulsating wilderness, .....all in one friendly
country. The warmth
and good hospitality of the local people makes Zambia one of the
favourite destinations for tourists from all over the world. Landlinked
to other eight countries and being located at the center of
Southern Africa makes Zambia an ideal hub to explore the
unique
Southern African region.
Video: Zambia a Jewel of Africa
Topping the list of attractions in
Zambia is the Victoria Falls, which
is located in Livingstone, Zambia. The name Victoria Falls was given by
the famous missionary and explorer, Dr. David Livinsgtone. The Victoria
Falls is locally known as “Mosi-Oa-Tunya” which
means
“The smoke that thunders.” Victoria Falls is one of
the
greatest natural wonders of the world. Of the 1.7km Victoria Falls
stretch, 1.2 km is in Zambia, while the rest (0.5 km) is located in
Zimbabwe. It was registered as World Heritage in 1989.
The
Victoria Falls and the Zambezi
River do not only offer magnificent views but also a great place to
experience and enjoy microlight flights over the Falls, white water
rafting, canoeing, fishing and exhilarating bungi jump off the Victoria
Falls bridge, down the Zambezi River. Because of proximity and easy
access, tourists visiting Victoria Falls can also visit the
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, historical museum and cultural village.
Blessed
with 17 other magnificent waterfalls apart from the spectacular
Victoria Falls, Zambia offers tours to 'cascade followers' into the
remote rural areas where you can get a glimpse of village life. Zambia
has the largest water resources in the whole of Southern Africa with 5
massive lakes and plentiful rivers offering excellent fishing.
Other places of interest include 20
national parks and 23 game management areas spread in other parts of
Zambia where almost all animals on the African Continent can be seen.
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, near the Victoria Falls, is the only game
park where you can see white rhinos (wide mouth rhinocerous) in Zambia.
Kafue National Park which is the largest game reserve and also the
second largest national park in the world is a home to plentiful
wildlife such as antelopes including the rare sitatunga, the red
lechwe, lions as well as elephant, hippo, buffalo and zebra. South
Luangwa National Park, the last kingdom of the elephant, is one of the
greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and famous for legendary
walking safaris. Lochinvar National Park is a bird watchers paradise
over 420 known species of bird as well as other wildlife
including Kafue Lechwe antelope. Hunting is allowed here.
So,
let's explore Zambia and
experience great nature. Plan your holiday now and see
Africa's
most vibrant and unspoiled destination.
