The MV Liemba, formerly the Graf von Götzen, is a passenger cargo ferry that runs along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Just to get us started here are some quick facts about our beloved MV Liemba that you may not know: Built in 1913 Scuttled in 1916 – raised again after several years at the bottom of Lake […]
An amazing blog about one families trip through Northern Zambia and to Ndole Bay Lodge! A must read for ALL travelers through Northern Zambia. Source: Northern Zambia, Wonders, Wilderness and Water
Northern Waterfalls The far North of Zambia has a huge variety of hidden gems. The places described here are great spots to visit for the self driving visitor, we recommend making a trip of several days to Ndole Bay and several days back. Almost 30% of all the fresh water in Africa originates in Zambia […]
Sadly Elephant numbers in Africa are declining every day due to illegal poaching and human-animal conflict. The much anticipated results of the largest ever continent-wide wildlife survey, the Great Elephant Census, were released at the World Conservation Congress in Hawaii. The worrying finding: Africa now has 352,271 savanna elephants left in 93 percent of the […]
There is something mysterious and magnetic about Lake Tanganyika in Northern Zambia. Little traveled and little known to the outside world, the people still hold old beliefs true. Its a place where Christianity and Witchcraft live hand in hand and the best knowledge is carried over by word of mouth from the village elders. Its […]
Lake Tanganyika in Africa is primarily known for its glittering scenic vistas, fantastic fishing and the coastal expanse of Nsumbu National Park but the most extraordinary part is often missed, exploring its underwater world and the animals that inhabit it. You don’t have to be an ecologist to appreciate this experience and its fast becoming […]
This blog is about our tour to the Old Kapiysha Geothermal Plant in the nearby pebble village of Munshi. In 1986 the Zambian Geological Survey, in conjunction with Italian Aid, determined that the hot springs in Kapisya were favorable for commercial power generation. A pilot plant located in Sumbu on the shores of Lake Tanganyika was […]
Source: Come with us on a tour to Kala Bay, Nsumbu National Park
Our Kala Bay cruise and walk is our most popular activity into Nsumbu National Park. This is because its great for animal sightings, namely elephants, hippos, warthogs, antelopes and various birds, as well as the gorgeous landscapes and calm reflective waters in the bay. This is always done late afternoon so that visitors can view […]
Here are a few images from our walking safari in Nsumbu National Park. Its always harder to see animals by foot as they are more wary of your presence and are afraid of people. When in a boat or car the animals are less afraid as they dont really connect a vehicle with danger. In […]
