KALIMBA REPTILE PARK (KALIMBA CROCODILE FARM), ZAMBIA.

Kalimba Reptile Park is about an hour and half drive from the capital city of Zambia, Lusaka, it is the premier attraction to the Lusaka residents as well as the tourist visiting the city. If you happen to be in Lusaka and you are in search of knowledge, leisure or relaxation or you are simply in search of thrills in the city then Kalimba Farm is the idea place for you.

Kalimba Reptile farm is a home to a variety of snakes, crocodiles, tortoise and it is actually one of the few places in the world left where you can see the rare and shy slender-nosed crocodile. the large crocodiles on the farm you can see are the breeders.

Kalimba is very popular for school trips and group day trips. There is well displayed information about the reptiles and it is basically for this reason that you find lots of school visits to the park. This is also a place for the adventurous and people who love to live dangerously....,if you are a dare-devil, you will love to sample the crocodile burgers that are very common and are served pipping hot! They say crocodile meat actually tastes like chicken, hehehehehe! am yet to try that..will be going to Zambia in a few weeks and i want to go and taste this famous croc burger. I will definitely share my experience with you all.

There other activities that you can enjoy at the farm such as fishing, do some BBQ. There is also a volleyball court, a trampoline, a pool table and table tennis. Or you can simply choose to lounge by the pool side.

Indigenous Snake at the Kalimba Farm

Crocodiles at the Kalimba Farm

For more information about the park click HERE and for a prices list for meals etc click HERE..

KABWE (BROKEN HILL), ZAMBIA

Kabwe is the provincial capital city of Zambia's Central Province. This town was called the Broken Hill in the old days. It was founded in 1902. Kabwe is also known to be the birthplace of Zambian Politics. The name Kabwe or Kabwe-Ka Mukuba means "ore" or 2smelting", but the European/Australian prospectors named it after a similar mine in Broken Hill, New South Wale, Australia.

THE FAMOUS BIG FIG TREE OF KABWE

The Big Fig Tree

The Big Fig Tree is probably the only visible tourist attraction in this town. In the old days, this tree's shade served as a resting place during the colonial days for users of basic transporter forms such as donkeys, horses and caravans. To this day, the tree offers shade to visitors and locals alike. The fig tree is actually what you also see on the Zambian 50 Kwacha note.

The 50 Zambian Kwach Note (k50)

There is a plague that has been erected by the Central Bank at the Site...it reads.., "This unusually large and magnificent fig tree, situated in the centre of Kabwe, was the meeting place of the town's people during early years of settlement here".

WHERE TO STAY IN KABWE
                                                                    Tuskers Hotel

Lower Zambezi National Park..The Wilderness of Africa!

THE PARK
The Lower Zambezi National Park lies in the North Bank of the Zambezi River, south Eastern of Zambia. This park was declared a national park back in 1983, before then, the park was the private game reserve for the Zambian President. On the opposite bank, there is the famous Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park.. Actually these two Parks sits on the Zambezi flood plains and this area is the World Heritage site. The lower Zambezi national park is one of the pristine wilderness areas left in Africa today. The park covers an area of about 4092 square kilometres.

Overview of the Zambezi National Park

WILDLIFE
Though the park covers an area of 4092 square meters, most of the game is concentrated on the valley floor. There is an Escarpment along the Northern end of the Park which is the physical barrier to the most of the parks species. Apart from that, you will see enormous herds of Elephants, Buffaloes and water buck at the rivers edge. You will also find Lions, Leopards, Antelopes, Crocodiles, some birds and  wild dogs, puku, baboons and some impala.


















ACTIVITIES
Fishing is the most popular activity because of the river. The Tiger and Bream cacthes are very common. You will also find Vundu, a member of the catfish family which can weigh up to 30kgs. Canoeing, walking safaris, and driving safaris.

WHERE TO STAY

Chongwe River House

Kasaka River Lodge

Potato Bush Camp

Royal Zambezi Lodge

HAVE A PLEASANT TIME TOURING THE       LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK. 

                                                        

GET LOST IN THE WILD!!

IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKING!

        THE LANDSCAPES OF MOTHER ZAMBIA.

Zambia has the most beautiful landscapes in Africa as far as i know. And naturally it is richly blessed with water falls, rivers, lakes, wildlife...,there is also have the Muchinga Escarpment which is shared with Malawi.

Busanga Plains

Muchinga Escarpment

Samfya Beach

I mean, these pictures are breath taking..,some of the best places that mother nature has to offer. Truly beautiful, I love Zambia.

The Victoria Falls..,Zambia!

The Victoria Falls is located in the town of Livingstone, in the Southern part of Zambia. It actually boarders Zambia and Zimbabwe.

It is said to be one of the seven wonders of the world...,why is that? you may ask. While it is the largest waterfall in the World. Its width is 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) and the height is 108 meters (354 ft), these statistics makes it the World's largest sheet of falling water. It is bigger and higher than the Niagara Falls in America. When you are in Zambia, you will often hear the locals reffer to it as the "Big Falls".

The Victoria Falls is a natures wonder if you may ask me, the beauty of it surpasses any natural beauty i have ever seen. Historically, the local people particularly the Kololo tribe called it "Mosi-oa-Tunya....-The Smoke that Thunders".

                           

THE KABWATA CULTURAL VILLAGE.

The Kabwata Cultural Village is located along Burma road in the heart of Lusaka. Its a home of about 72 crafts men and woodcarvers. 

The Lusaka Culture village is a historical site of the capital city Lusaka. These small mud houses were occupied by the low skilled Zambian workers built by the British during the Colonial era. It was reserved and made a historical site that will let people see how people lived long time ago. Now, it is part of the tourist at traction in Lusaka and it has been made into a small market were you will find all sorts of crafts and  wood carvings. 

If you are visiting Zambia and you are in Lusaka, care to pass through this place and admire the real art of Zambia. Its a good place to actually get a present for your beloved ones. If you love art like me, you will definitely like this place.

Have a pleasant view and enjoy the shopping. 

ZAMBIA, THE REAL AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SUNDAY MARKET.

My Friend Sue and I having a look at some crafts at Sunday Market in Lusaka, Zambia

These are pictures taken in Lusaka, Zambia. Every Sunday, there is an open market called The Sunday Market. This Market is a market for all Zambian Art that there is. it is held at Arcades Shopping Mall in the heart of Lusaka City. Find time to pass by when you visit Zambia, its beautiful and we have some traditional dancers sometimes and all sorts of funny games for the kids.                                                                         

 ZAMBIA,THE REAL AFRICA!!!!!!