Zambia is a travel destination in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Lusaka. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Zambia
Victoria Falls (Zambia side) (natural, Southern Province) — Mosi-oa-Tunya — "The Smoke That Thunders"; 1,708 m wide and 108 m drop; UNESCO World Heritage site; swim in Devil's Pool at the very edge during dry season.
South Luangwa National Park (natural, Eastern Province) — Africa's finest walking safari destination — high leopard density, over 60 lions, original home of night game drives; superb Luangwa River hippo pools.
Lower Zambezi National Park (natural, Lusaka Province) — Pristine wilderness flanking the Zambezi River — canoe safaris past hippos and crocs, excellent elephant and lion sightings, and tiger fishing.
Kafue National Park (natural, North-Western Province) — One of Africa's largest national parks (22,400 km²) — wild dogs, cheetahs, red lechwe, sitatunga, and over 500 bird species in diverse floodplain ecosystems.
Liuwa Plain National Park (natural, Western Province) — Home to Africa's second-largest wildebeest migration — remote Barotseland floodplain; wild dogs, hyenas, and the famous lone lioness "Lady Liuwa".
Bangweulu Wetlands (natural, Luapula Province) — Vast lake and swamp system — largest remaining wild population of the quirky shoebill stork; black lechwe antelopes in herds of tens of thousands.
Lusaka National Museum (landmark, Lusaka Province) — The national museum traces Zambia's history from the Stone Age, Bantu kingdoms, through the colonial era to independence in 1964.
Devil's Pool, Livingstone (natural, Southern Province) — Natural rock pool at the very lip of Victoria Falls — swim to the edge and peer over the 108 m drop during low water (August–December); heart-stopping bucket-list experience.
Mutinondo Wilderness (natural, Muchinga Province) — Private wilderness area in Muchinga Province — granite inselbergs, rare orchids, roan antelope, and otter-rich rivers; exceptional birding and hiking.
Livingstone Town (city, Southern Province) — Zambia's adventure capital beside Victoria Falls — white-water rafting on Grade 5 Zambezi rapids, bungee jumping from the bridge, and sunset river cruises.