Some of the best big-game viewing is at South Luangwa National Park, located near the middle of the country's eastern bulge. The Kafue National Park in the western bulge is classic African wildlife country with a wide range of landscapes. At Lochinvar National Park in the south-west, the seasonally flooded plains attract herds of buffalo, wildebeest, kudu and other animals. The Zambezi River offers outstanding canoeing , white-water rafting and bungee jumping . For calmer sorts, the wide, smooth sections above Victoria Falls have lots of islands to explore and mini-rapids for a taste of adrenaline.
Most rafters take a swim during their trip.
Birdwatching is superb in Zambia. Lochinvar National Park boasts over 400 species, including flamingo, pelican, tern, coot, osprey, falcon and Denham's bustard. Other top places are Chete Island on Lake Kariba and the Chembe Bird Sanctuary, just outside of Kitwe. Lonely Planet Publications Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved.