Zambia

Zambia at a Glance

Zambia remains the best place in Africa for walking safaris, offering unparalleled opportunities to see elephants and other wildlife thanks to the expertise of local guides. But Zambia has much more to offer: vast tracts of open bush, Victoria Falls and the little-explored expanses of Bangweulu Swamps are just a few of the attractions for the visitor seeking the real Africa behind the travel hype.

UPDATE ON COST OF VISAS

UK Passport Holders: £35 (single entry) or £45 (multiple)
Canadian Passport Holders: US$55

Other Passport Holders: US$25 (single entry) or $80 (multiple)

Capital City:
Lusaka

Currency:
Kwacha (KW)

Language:
English & other numerous languages

International Telephone Code:
+260

ISBN-10: 1841622265

ISBN-13: 9781841622262

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1          History, Politics and Economy  
Chapter 2          People and Culture
Chapter 3          The Natural Environment 
Chapter 4          Planning and Preparation
Chapter 5          Health and Safety        
Chapter 6          In the Wilds 
Chapter 7          Lusaka           
Chapter 8          Livingstone and the Victoria Falls
Chapter 9          Lake Kariba and the Lower Zambezi
Chapter 10        The Luangwa Valley   
Chapter 11        Bangweulu Area         
Chapter 12        Northern Zambia         
Chapter 13        The Copperbelt
Chapter 14        The Kafue River Basin
Chapter 15        The Western Provinces
Appendix 1       Wildlife Guide 
Appendix 2       Languages      
Appendix 3       Further Information
Index              

About the Author

Chris McIntyre runs one of the UK’s most successful specialist tour operators to southern Africa. His capacity as both managing director and tour leader gives him an unrivalled knowledge of travel in Zambia. He is also author of Bradt’s Botswana and Namibia, and co-author of Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia.

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