Zambia - Walks through the Wilderness
One of the largest Southern African countries, Zambia has captured travelers' imaginations since Livingstone "discovered" Victoria Falls in the 19th century. But the unspoiled nature of Zambia is perhaps its greatest tourist asset, and walking safaris are its great safari innovation. They are organized in both the Luangwa Valley and in Kafue National Park, and offer an unparalleled experience of seeing animals much as the early explorers did, with no barriers between you and the wild. This is nature up close, in vast open spaces where you and your guide set off quietly through the bush in search of rhino and elephant, giraffe, leopard, monkeys, kudu and other species of Luangwa's woodland savanna. Driving safaris in open landrovers are also available. But you don't need any special skills or equipment to make the walks, just a keen appreciation of wildlife and deep interest in nature overall.