Touring Zambia

Zambia is described by many as "the real Africa";the Mukuni Victoria Falls Craft Village. From
it is also acknowledged as one of the safestintricate animal carvings in stone or wood, or the
countries in the world to visit. It is the home ofbeautiful malachite, masks, drums, walking sticks,
the Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River, and ajewelry and more. The vendors are usually happy
profusion of birds, wildlife and pulsating wilderness.to trade for things like T shirts, batteries, shoes
Zambia's people are welcoming and live in peaceor anything else. In July of each year the Leya
and harmony. The wildlife is exceptional and somepeople take part in the Lwiindi Ceremony. The
of the greatest safaris on earth are availablelocal people believe the spirits of their ancestors
from the safari companies. The country is alsostill dwell in the gorges of the falls and during the
blessed with 17 magnificent waterfalls and anLwiindi they offer sacrifices to them for rain.
abundance of flora and fauna. The Victoria FallsMosi O Tunya National Park is located along the
are spectacular, columns of spray can be seenupper Zambezi from and including the Victoria
from miles away, the Victoria Falls Bridge affordsFalls, it provides a home for numerous antelope
a magnificent view both down the gorge on onespecies, zebra, giraffe and the recently acquired
side and through to the falls on the other. For awhite rhinos, one of whom gave birth in the park
real thrill you can see it from the air. Micro-lightin 1994. Take a pleasant drive around the park in
and fixed wing flights are available.a couple of hours and almost all the species there
The wildlife that is commonly seen leopard, lion,can be seen at close range there are no
cheetah, elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, primates,predators, they are very relaxed and afford
along with the abundant bird population believed tosome excellent photo opportunities.
be at least 740 Will thrill any bird enthusiast. ThereThere is a wide range of hi-action activities from
are several options for safaris, walking, canoeing,the walking safari deep in the wilderness to river
elephant back, horseback and open vehicle torafting, bengi into the deep gorge below the
name a few.Victoria Falls, abseiling, canoeing safaris, tiger
If memorabilia is something on your agenda thefishing and breath taking African sunsets.
best place for a wide range of crafts and curios is