The World’s Ultimate Elephant Adventure Starts in Zambia
The World’s Ultimate Elephant Adventure Starts in Zambia and some claim that elephants are the 8th wonder of the world. Majestic, wise, timeless, and with an all-knowing aura, they evoke the same awe in us as do many of the world’s most breath-taking creations and destinations.
As the largest mammal on earth, they cut a striking figure. Steadily these gentle giants make their way across the African planes, often forming a tail-to-trunk chain in an expression of solidarity and family.
Standing in wonder at such sophisticated and timeless beauty, we may pose ourselves the question:
Where are they going and why?
Elephants travel their well-trodden trails every year in search of food, water, and safety. It is the herd’s matriarchs who use their exceptional memory to recall the migratory routes, almost step for step. Through this, they are leading their families to ripe feeding grounds with the changing of the seasons.
All across Africa, every year, thousands of elephants will migrate in herds. However, there’s no elephant migration bigger or more elaborate than the Botswana to Zambia migratory route.
Botswana to Zambia
Home to the largest population of Elephants on earth, Botswana boasts over 130,000 elephants within its borders. Many of these elephants will depart Botswana every year and cross into Zambia, perhaps meandering into Zimbabwe or even Angola along the way. These elephants will travel a staggering 621 miles before coming to South Luangwa National Park. Here, in this wildlife sanctuary, they are safe. There is an abundance of species such as hippos, birds, and zebras. Poaching is prohibited, and the animals are protected by the locals.
Walking in their footsteps while saving their lives
Zambian National Wildlife parks does receive government, state, and non-profit funding. It’s no secret though that the lion’s share of funding stems from tourism. Most Zambia tour operators will custom tailor budget or luxury travel itineraries for their clients. Take this optimized 11-day safari, for example. Intimately and closely tracking the movements of the wandering elephants without disturbing them, this planned odyssey through the African wilderness is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
For assistance with your Zambia travel planning, visit the Go Zambia virtual show and chat on line or have 1-2-1 virtual meetings with 20 Zambia tour companies and lodges.
You can also enter to win one of many Zambia Safaris, including a 5-day Safari at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia or a 5-days Safari for a party of 4!
Great Elephant Migration Across Zambia & Botswana Safari
Starting in Livingstone, just north of the Zimbabwean border, you’ll be submerged in an atmosphere of discovery and excitement as you ready yourself to track the elephants. All around you will be equally curious tourists (many there for a glimpse at the spectacular Victoria Falls), welcoming locals, and the odd sighting of a safari animal in its natural habitat.
After a day of acclimatizing to the tropical, free, and disconnected environment in 5-star accommodation. You’ll be whisked away to watch the water from the Zambezi river tumble over the Victoria Falls. Following the idyllic views, you’ll be taken on a unique tour among the Zambian streets where elephants freely roam.
Chobe National Park
This is all before even venturing into the Chobe National Park the following day. There, you’ll drift down the Chobe River, penetrating deeper into the elephant’s territory from the safety of the calm waters. Of course, you’ll also get to see the elephant’s up close and in all-intimacy as whole families tower above the safari vehicle in curiosity. Finally, spend a night under the stars as the antics of the nearby elephants rock you to sleep.
Once you’re rested, it’s off to Linyanti reserve for both day and night-time game drives. Take in the untouched nature around. Bask in the beautiful unpredictability of wildlife as lions, zebras, and warthogs appear along the migratory trail.
Finally, you’ll arrive in South Luangwa National Park.
By then, you’ll be sure that you’ve just undertaken a vacation unrivalled by any other. With this dynamic and enlightening Zambian safari you will be prone to recenter yourself.
The itinerary will keep your attention on the elephants and introduce you to the rest of Africa’s wildlife and culture. All while meeting other vacationers.
And perhaps most importantly, war and poaching have decimated elephant populations, and as Africa develops, elephant migratory routes are stunted. By treating yourself to a life-changing safari, you’ll be giving back to the elephants as much as they give to you.
For assistance with your Zambia travel planning, visit the Go Zambia virtual show and chat on line or have 1-2-1 virtual meetings with 20 Zambia tour companies and lodges.
You can also enter to win one of many Zambia Safaris. 5-day Safari at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia or a 5-days Safari for a party of 4!
