Resting midway between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn in the ‘Goldilocks Zone,’ where it’s not too hot and not too cold, Zambia is considered Africa’s diamond in the rough. Surrounded by eight nations, this landlocked country boasts some of the continents best wildlife parks and most beautiful natural scenery. While some home to some of Africa’s major attractions, such as the mighty Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and the Lower Zambezi National Park, this status is shared with Zimbabwe. Wildlife-lovers delight in the broad diversity of fauna and flora in the region, and anglers arrive from all over the world to try their luck on the mighty Zambezi River, attempting to land a toothy tigerfish or the rare, giant vundu. Likewise, avid birders flock to Zambia for a glimpse of its fabulous array of avian species.

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