| Zambia just squeezed into the recent New York | | | | through inspiring websites. |
| Times 'Top 44 Places To Go In 2009' coming in | | | | 3. There is a growing list of Zambia safari camps |
| 44th! In fact Zambia's African safari experience | | | | and lodges that can provide quality, personalised |
| was the only safari recommendation and one of | | | | and 'once in a life time' type of experiences along |
| three African destinations listed. | | | | with value for money. |
| Adventure travel is especially significant in the | | | | 4. Zambia has some of the biggest areas of |
| current economic climate as people are literally | | | | conservation in the world and some of the richest |
| looking to escape from the negative dramas | | | | wildlife animal populations, including many sub |
| surrounding them. Individuals are more informed | | | | species and birds difficult to see elsewhere. |
| and want more diverse experiences in far flung | | | | 5. Zambia is a destination that can fulfil a growing |
| places 'far from the madding crowd' - two things | | | | demand for an African safari experience with a |
| that Zambia can provide with ease. | | | | low environmental impact supported by few |
| So why is Zambia making more and more | | | | visitor numbers. |
| recommendation lists? | | | | 6. Visitors to Zambia can also spend time |
| | | | volunteering at an increasing number of local |
| 1. According to the New York Times, (January 11, | | | | community projects springing up around many of |
| 2009) "For years, Kenya, Tanzania and South | | | | the safari lodges. This fulfils a demand for |
| Africa have been the Big Three of the safari | | | | responsible tourism so that travellers can enjoy |
| world, producing most of the major outfitters and | | | | their Africa holiday but also give something back. |
| serving up the most African wildlife adventures. | | | | 7. Zambia offers some of the best wildlife national |
| But for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a more | | | | parks and world wonders, including Victoria Falls, |
| intimate animal-watching experience and a | | | | Kafue, Lower Zambezi and South and North |
| less-beaten jungle path, the southern African | | | | Luangwa. |
| nation of Zambia is emerging as the insider's | | | | Fishing, legendary African safaris, adrenalin filled |
| alternative." | | | | bungee jumps and white water rafting, bird |
| 2. Through the web, potential visitors to Zambia | | | | watching, culture, spas, awe-inspiring landscapes, |
| can now get the travel facts they need to make | | | | secluded getaways, lakes, mountains, swamps, |
| buying decisions. A hidden gem like Zambia | | | | savannahs - Zambia has it all - adventure travel at |
| becomes more visible to the world as more and | | | | its best. This could really be an eighth reason! It's |
| more service providers and tour operators | | | | not because unfortunately your limiting factor will |
| provide professional advice and proven itineraries | | | | be time and budget. Despite this, what you do |
| supported by video and photographic imagery | | | | see will most certainly be an informative escape. |