Zambia

Livingstone is the former capital of Zambia, and features quite a few historic sites, yet they blend in nicely with today's new era of buildings. A walking tour of this town, will allow visitors to see the first hotel constructed here, the Capitol Theater, and the lovely Hindu Hall. To see more of this fascinating country, guests should consider embarking on one of the excellent multiple day tours that depart from Livingstone.

Travelers will not want to miss a visit to Lake Malawi, and the scenic national parks that are in Zambia. Lake Malawi is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and boasts great opportunities to scuba dive, snorkel, and participate in other water activities. The people of Malawi are fascinating, and those who visit one of their villages in the area, will find locals enthusiastic about sharing their way of life.

Continuing south, travelers will encounter the current capital city of Lusaka, which is a bustling metropolis full of activities and shopping for tourists to indulge in. While in this area, consider crossing the border to visit the beautiful waterfalls at Victoria Falls. This region is an excellent place to spend a couple of days participating in water sports, and communing with local nature, such as elephants, hippos, and lions.