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For an unusual, little-visited destination with an abundance of wildlife, Zambia fits the bill perfectly. The South Luangwa National Park has made its mark for providing excellent guided walking safaris, allowing a very intimate experience with a huge variety of game. Kafue National Park is home to big game including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo and hippo as well as almost 500 recorded bird species, making game viewing extremely rewarding. The lodges are excellent, and provide a very 'real' bush experience without losing too many comforts! The abundance of wildlife, excellent knowledge of the guides and relatively unexplored nature of Zambia makes for an exciting, raw African experience. A boat safari on the Lower Zambezi is a great way to relax and provide contrast to a walking safari ... and then of course there's the Victoria Falls, with adrenaline-boosting - or not - activities on offer.

Direct flights to Lusaka are available from London - or connecting flights easily arranged through Johannesburg - either to Lusaka or Victoria Falls. Transfers to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique can be easily arranged.

There are two seasons in Zambia - peak season is from June to October and the Emerald Season runs from November - May. During the Emerald season, rates are much lower, photography can be better as the air is clearer, game is still prolific (cats tend to stick close to the roads as they don't like to get their feet wet!), it is the best time of year for seeing wild dogs, and there are less people in the park. However, the Lower Zambezi and the Kafue are not accessible during the green season. During peak season, there is little or no chance of rain, game concentrates around the water holes as the rivers and lagoons get lower, there are more game viewing loops available and walking safaris are readily available.

British citizens require a valid passport and a visa to visit Zambia. As of November 2008, the cost for a visa for entry to Zambia is US$50 for single entry; US$80 for double entry for British Nationals. Note that a day trip from Zambia to the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls will constitute a double entry. You can buy the visa at the port of entry: be sure to have the correct amount with you in US dollars as they are unlikely to give change.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

The World Health Organisation recommends that all travellers are innoculated against diptheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio as well as for hepatitus B.

Hepatitus A, typhoid and rabies are also recommended by the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention for travel in Zambia. Depending on the area visited, anti-malarial drugs may also be recommended. All travellers should seek advice from their local GP or travel clinic for uptodate advice on vaccinations and different malarial options.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all bookings. Guests on group departures must take their policy documents with them on the trip as the guide will ask to see this at the start. The documentation must state in writing that you are the named policyholder and that the cover is valid for the period of travel. The policy document must also indicate that medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover is included and a 24 hour contact telephone number for the insurance company must be shown on the documentation in case of emergency. Guests unable to provide all this information at the start of the trip will be asked to purchase a policy prior to joining the trip.

220v, 2 & 3pin plugs. Adaptors are required to charge cameras, etc. For voltage information, click here.

The Zambian currency is the Kwacha (ZMK), divided into 100 ngwee, but the coins are now worthless and seldom used. It is best to bring travellers cheques, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling which can be exchanged at the many bureaux de change found in the main towns. Travellers cheques in South African rand or US dollars are recommended. To check current exchange rates, click here.

Binoculars, torch, walking shoes, swimming gear, plenty of high factor suncream, sunhat, insect repellent, camera, a day pack. Warm clothing is recommended for evenings, and a waterproof jacket. Lightweight clothing is recommended for the day. Avoid brightly coloured clothing for game viewing: khaki colours are advised.