Go wild at a hotel in Zambia
If you're planning a visit to Africa, book your hotel in Zambia between April and October. This is generally the warm, dry season but high rainfall periods differ depending on where you travel in the country.
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka is a good accommodation option where you know you're guaranteed of a high-quality stay with all the comforts of home, and probably more. Complimentary wi-fi access is an extra perk at this hotel in Zambia and there's a business centre with secretarial services laid on if you need them. Many top businessmen really struggle to book pure leisure time, so it's nice to know there are these facilities in case something urgent comes up that needs attention.
Plan a trip into the game parks and nature reserves if you want to experience the country from this hotel in Zambia. It's good to see more than one, so book a slightly extended stay.
Zambia's newest park is the Lower Zambezi National Park, located opposite the Mana Pools National Park, which is a World Heritage Site on the Zimbabwe side of the Zambezi River. You can fly there by charter plane from your hotel in Zambia or endure a 2,5-hour drive to the park. Because the Lower Zambezi River covers the area from Kariba Gorge to the Mozambican border, a canoe safari experience is a fun way to explore it.
Chaminuka Nature Reserve is another option, even closer to Lusaka. It boasts more than 72 species of wildlife as well as mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and over 300 species of birdlife.
On your return to "civilisation", you can sample international cuisine at one of the eateries like the Musuku Restaurant, a hotel in Zambia or find a smaller restaurant that will offer local fare. Nshima, a cooked porridge made from ground maize, is prepared with variation for all three meals. It will have a thin consistency for breakfast, and will be thickened for lunch and dinner when it will be served with accompaniments like meat and tomatoes, or dried fish.
Wash it down or quench a thirst with a variety of clear beers, similar to European lagers. Be warned that the traditional beer, which is opaque, is an acquired taste. It's made from maize and/or sorghum and tastes sour. Ask for fresh beer or strong beer if you're feeling brave or choose a pre-packaged brand if you want to steer clear of dodgy hygiene standards.
Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka is a good accommodation option where you know you're guaranteed of a high-quality stay with all the comforts of home, and probably more. Complimentary wi-fi access is an extra perk at this hotel in Zambia and there's a business centre with secretarial services laid on if you need them. Many top businessmen really struggle to book pure leisure time, so it's nice to know there are these facilities in case something urgent comes up that needs attention.
Plan a trip into the game parks and nature reserves if you want to experience the country from this hotel in Zambia. It's good to see more than one, so book a slightly extended stay.
Zambia's newest park is the Lower Zambezi National Park, located opposite the Mana Pools National Park, which is a World Heritage Site on the Zimbabwe side of the Zambezi River. You can fly there by charter plane from your hotel in Zambia or endure a 2,5-hour drive to the park. Because the Lower Zambezi River covers the area from Kariba Gorge to the Mozambican border, a canoe safari experience is a fun way to explore it.
Chaminuka Nature Reserve is another option, even closer to Lusaka. It boasts more than 72 species of wildlife as well as mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and over 300 species of birdlife.
On your return to "civilisation", you can sample international cuisine at one of the eateries like the Musuku Restaurant, a hotel in Zambia or find a smaller restaurant that will offer local fare. Nshima, a cooked porridge made from ground maize, is prepared with variation for all three meals. It will have a thin consistency for breakfast, and will be thickened for lunch and dinner when it will be served with accompaniments like meat and tomatoes, or dried fish.
Wash it down or quench a thirst with a variety of clear beers, similar to European lagers. Be warned that the traditional beer, which is opaque, is an acquired taste. It's made from maize and/or sorghum and tastes sour. Ask for fresh beer or strong beer if you're feeling brave or choose a pre-packaged brand if you want to steer clear of dodgy hygiene standards.
