What To Expect From A Safari To Zambia

What an incredible experience to go to Zambia and to be so welcomed by the local people of Luangwa. To see how they have learned to live with the animals to the benefit of each other, by building elephant safe grain storage rather than killing them. Everyone we met greeted us with a smile. 

Every day brought an experience better than the day before. Visiting the schools and helping the children read. They are so precious! And so happy to see visitors. Then visiting the local Handmade textile shop (and buying wonderful gifts to bring home to friends) I found the people hard-working, proud, and happy!

While on the safari we learned first-hand about the ecosystems, the way to track the animals, we even got to see two lions mating. The guides pointed out birds and the flora, as well as the animals! They are so well educated in their field and have so much information to share. I treasured everything they had to say and took so many notes on the big five, the little five, and the green five!! 

The animals are everywhere!! My first two or three nights at a local lodge I woke up to the chomping of the hippos just outside my room. I mean 10 feet away!! They are huge!! 

The bush camp experience is extraordinary! They welcomed us with African song as we arrived. The staff are always there to help you in any way they can. The food was amazing, and then to find out they were cooking it on a wood fire!! Fabulous. They made us all feel so welcome and special. 

One of the sweetest experiences was (an English tradition) Sundowners! At sundown you have a drink, and appetizer while watching the sun set. It’s something my husband and I continue back home. 

Zambia has so much to offer, regardless of whatever you are looking for in a vacation adventure. So much I have to go back, and I plan on it next year! And we’ll be taking dear friends with us. 

Pictured front L-R: Theresa Paige, student - Felistus, Gayle Hursh, with Gary Hursh in back.

 Written by Africa Hope Fund Board Member, Theresa Paige

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