| Zambia is described by many as "the real Africa"; | | | | the Mukuni Victoria Falls Craft Village. From |
| it is also acknowledged as one of the safest | | | | intricate animal carvings in stone or wood, or the |
| countries in the world to visit. It is the home of | | | | beautiful malachite, masks, drums, walking sticks, |
| the Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River, and a | | | | jewelry 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 peace | | | | or anything else. In July of each year the Leya |
| and harmony. The wildlife is exceptional and some | | | | people take part in the Lwiindi Ceremony. The |
| of the greatest safaris on earth are available | | | | local people believe the spirits of their ancestors |
| from the safari companies. The country is also | | | | still dwell in the gorges of the falls and during the |
| blessed with 17 magnificent waterfalls and an | | | | Lwiindi they offer sacrifices to them for rain. |
| abundance of flora and fauna. The Victoria Falls | | | | Mosi O Tunya National Park is located along the |
| are spectacular, columns of spray can be seen | | | | upper Zambezi from and including the Victoria |
| from miles away, the Victoria Falls Bridge affords | | | | Falls, it provides a home for numerous antelope |
| a magnificent view both down the gorge on one | | | | species, zebra, giraffe and the recently acquired |
| side and through to the falls on the other. For a | | | | white rhinos, one of whom gave birth in the park |
| real thrill you can see it from the air. Micro-light | | | | in 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 to | | | | some excellent photo opportunities. |
| be at least 740 Will thrill any bird enthusiast. There | | | | There 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 to | | | | rafting, bengi into the deep gorge below the |
| name a few. | | | | Victoria Falls, abseiling, canoeing safaris, tiger |
| If memorabilia is something on your agenda the | | | | fishing and breath taking African sunsets. |
| best place for a wide range of crafts and curios is | | | | |