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Zambia: History & Culture
Zambia’s earliest inhabitants were Khoisan and Twa hunter-gatherers, joined from around the 13th century by Bantu-speaking farmers moving in from the west and north. The Lozi kingdom of Barotseland, on the upper Zambezi, and other chiefdoms shaped the region for centuries before the British South Africa Company, led by Cecil Rhodes, secured mineral rights from Litunga Lewanika in 1890, and the territory became the colony of Northern Rhodesia in 1911. Nationalist campaigns under Kenneth Kaunda’s United National Independence Party led to independence on 24 October 1964, with Kaunda as the first president. Zambia has been a multiparty democracy since 1991.
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Heritage & Landmarks
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989, shared with Zimbabwe.
Birthplace of the walking safari, pioneered by Norman Carr in the 1950s.
The Litunga's royal barge procession across the Barotse Floodplain each year.
Up to 10 million fruit bats gather yearly — the world's largest mammal migration.
Explore Zambia
Ancient Origins, Wild Migrations
Walking Safaris and Ngoni Heritage
Houseboats and tiger fishing on the world's largest reservoir by volume.
Zambia's Side of the Falls
Capital City and Wild Zambezi
Barotseland's Floodplains and Falls
Where to Stay
Msandile River Lodge, South Luangwa Exceptional 9.5/10 lodge in Mfuwe (Kakumbi), South Luangwa. From USD 195/night. Property Details Type: Lodge Guest Rating: 9.5/10 (Booking.com, 46 reviews) Price Range: USD 195 per night Amenities Pool overlooking the river, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge with garden views, Free WiFi in restaurant area, Complimentary tea, coffee and water, Water filtration...
Latitude 15 Degrees, Lusaka Excellent 8.7/10 boutique hotel in the Kabulonga area of Lusaka, about 20 minutes from the city centre and 30 minutes from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Property Details Type: Boutique hotel Guest Rating: 8.7/10 (Booking.com, 266 reviews) Rooms: 32 guest rooms plus 3 two-bedroom suites Amenities Restaurant, bar and lounge, Poolside terrace...
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