Travel Zambia
Room to roam... Discovering Kafue's secrets • The lowdown on Liuwa • What makes a good safari guide •
Sketching on safari • Bush doctor in South Luangwa • Zambia and the credit crunch... And loads of news and views from across Zambia
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Kafue National Park is Zambia’s largest and boasts its greatest variety of wildlife. Yet years of neglect have seen it slip down the country’s tourist agenda. Mike Unwin travelled this vast reserve from north to south in search of its secrets, and discovered just why it once again tops the to-do list of many discerning safari-goers.
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What happens if you fall sick on safari? Dr Ivan Cox, from Birmingham, UK, is the latest ‘Valley Doctor’ to complete a volunteer stint in the Luangwa Valley. This unique scheme ensures that on-the-spot healthcare is available for all visitors to Zambia’s premier national park. Mike Unwin asked him what the job entails.
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Liuwa Plain is the stuff of myth: a remote, little-visited corner of Zambia that is reputedly home to one of Africa’s greatest animal gatherings. For years it was off the safari map. But now, with the help of some enterprising conservationists and operators, adventurous travellers can find out what all the fuss is about. Stephen Cunliffe took up the challenge.
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Ever since Norman Carr set up his first safari camp in South Luangwa nearly 50 years ago, Zambia’s guides have been building their reputation as among the very best in Africa. Highly trained, expert in the ways of the wild and passionate about their work, these guides introduce thousands of visitors every year to a different world. Anna Devereux Baker of Expert Africa investigates.
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Click! Snap! Move on. Such is the safari routine for many, as they dash around the bush bagging the requisite images of wildlife to impress the folks back home. But how much more rewarding might it be to stop still and just look? There’s no better way to do that than with pencil in hand, explains Mary-Anne Bartlett, founder and leader of Art Safari.
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