Zambia

The Republic of Zambia derived its name from the majestic Zambezi River running through the country. Formerly known as Northern Rhodesia as it lies to the north of Zimbabwe (previously Rhodesia), it was renamed to Zambia after it gained independence from Britain in 1964.

Zambia borders to eight other countries and is a landlocked country. The bordering countries are Tanzania, Angola, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The climate of Zambia is tropical with a rainy season from October to April and a dry season. The altitude of Zambia creates a more pleasant tropical climate than the surrounding countries.

The climate makes Zambia a green and lush country. The dry season brings hot and dusty winds and veld fires may occur due to the warm sun and wind.

Tourist attractions

The natural beauty of Zambia remains its biggest tourist attraction. Zambia has easy access to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. This glorious falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

The mist from the falls creates the ideal moisture to sustain the rainforest surrounding the falls and expanding over the Zambian border.

Visitors can also access the industrial marvel of the world, the Kariba Dam, which is the worlds’ largest man-made lake.Located in the Zambezi River, tourists can enjoy rafting and extreme aquatic sports in the river. It is advised to join a tour group with experienced guides when tempting the mighty Zambezi.

Lake Tanganyika is a natural lake that is one of the oldest and deepest lakes and offers a multitude of indigenous tropical fish to view while diving. Zambia is a paradise filled with many other lakes and has 17 other waterfalls which are worth seeing and taking a daytrip to the remote areas where it is located.

Zambia is home to Southern Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary. These loveable and intelligent mammals are in danger of becoming extinct if not regulated by law. The sanctuary is a terrific place where chimps can enjoy protection in their natural environment to ensure their preservation for generations to come.

Historical attractions

Zambia has a rich culture and history and historic sites to honour their heritage. These sites depict the cultures of the tribes present in the country dating back hundreds of years.

Many of these villages are still present in Zambia and inhabited by the local tribes. Join a tour group to explore these villages and experience how the locals live.

Another treasure of Zambia is the abundance of caves found here. The caves feature limestone formations and are a treasure cove of rock paintings from previous settlements.
Many monuments and memorial sites were constructed to honour Queen Victoria while Zambia was under British reign. The memory of David Livingstone, the founder of many of these African regions, and the first white man to set foot in Zimbabwe, is honoured through monuments and memorial farms where he and other settlers resided.

One such place is the Livingstone Memorial that was erected in 1902 to commemorate the place where David Livingstone died. He died in 1873.

Conclusion

The country of Zambia is a country where Mother Nature frolicked through the area with her wand to create the spectacular beauty found in these equatorial African regions. Zambia is another piece of evidence of how nature and civilization can co-exist in harmony to preserve their heritage and legacy.