CHIPATA

Chipata used to be known as Fort Jameson when Zambia was still Northern Rhodesia and was an important trading post in the early part of last century. Now it is a bustling town where you can buy almost anything. Agriculture is the economic backbone of this town, mainly cotton and tobacco. Colourful markets selling fruit, vegetables, chitenje cloths, second hand clothing and little trinkets. There is a large Indian community here and their presence is evident in the number of ornate and colourful mosques around the town. It is also the gateway to Malawi and many Zambians cross the border regularly to do shopping trips in Lilongwe only an hour and a half away. It is also the gateway to the South Luangwa for the overland tourists. Zambian Airways flies to Chipata every weekday. Flights between Mfuwe and Chipata are also available.

LIVINGSTONE

Named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, the town was established in 1905. As a major European settlement, the town was made the capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1911. As the capital, it enjoyed excellent facilities far superior to anything in the country, as can be seen from the surviving Edwardian colonial buildings that line the city's main road, and even had the distinction of having the country's first newspaper.

The capital was moved to Lusaka in 1935 and the bustling city has become a quiet town, a little neglected but still retaining a special charm. The town of Livingstone lies a few kilometres upstream of the might Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is a destination that everyone who visits southern Africa must visit. The Falls never fail to blow you away – they are simply spectacular. There is the full range of accommodation and a million activities to choose from. Sip champagne on the edge of the Falls, canoe through the palm tree studded islands, jump from the bridge attached by a piece of elastic(!), ride elephants through the National Park, and much more. It can be tranquil, or you can go for a wild time. But whatever you dream of, Livingstone will provide it. Zambian Airways flies daily to Livingstone.

LUSAKA

The capital city of Zambia covers an area of over 70 square kilometres and is one of the fastest-growing cities in central Africa. ItÂ’s population almost trebled in the immediate post-independence era and continues to grow daily. Lusaka is also a city undergoing a facelift. A walk around the city will reveal new shops-including a new market and a multi-million dollar shopping mall; smart fast food outlets; new double carraigeway roads, old buildings being refurbished and the transformation of the city's parks.

The city lies at the junction of the main highways to the north, east, south and west at an altitude of 1,300m above sea level. There are air links to most of the major tourist destinations in Zambia from Lusaka International Airport. Zambian Airways hub is Lusaka. All flights to our destinations originate from Lusaka International Airport.

MFUWE

The LUANGWA VALLEY, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. The Luangwa River is one of the last uninterrupted major rivers in the world. The variety of the habitats from ebony groves to open grass areas to the water filled lagoons that run along the Luangwa River give you the backdrop for some of the best gameviewing in Africa. It can be quite breathtaking!

The Luangwa is the home of "walking safaris" and there are excellent lodges, camps and bushcamps from where you can experience both walking and drives in the bush. Zambian Airways flies two to three times daily to Mfuwe during tourism season and daily during the off season (Nov-Apr). The Mfuwe airport is located 30 minutes from the main park gate.

NDOLA

An important commercial centre in Zambia, Ndola lies 320 kilometres north of Lusaka. It is the gateway to the mineral producing region of the country, the Copperbelt province, with the major towns being Ndola, Kitwe, Chingola and Luanshya. Like Lusaka, the development of Ndola has been rapid and extensive.

There are many manufacturing industries here, including a major copper refinery. Although copper is still Zambia's largest foreign exchange earner and the mainstay of the national economy, the city of Ndola has established itself as a commercial and light industrial centre of considerable importance; as well as being the junction and distribution centre for the Copperbelt complex. The oil pipeline from Dar-Es-Salaam ends itÂ’s 1,700 km journey at the Ndola refinery. Zambian Airways flies to Ndola three times daily during the week and also offers three weekend flights.

Outside the far western edge of the Copperbelt, Solwezi, the capital of the North-Western Province, sees very few tourists, but it’s a large, lively town. From Solwezi, adventurous travellerscan strike out north-west to the remote outpost of Mwinilunga, and possibly even to the source of the Zambezi (tucked in a distant corner near the Angola border).

JOHANNESBURG

Johannesburg is lucrative for tourism and many people come to the area to see the beautiful sights and to learn about the history. The cultural happenings are fantastic in this city and with more being added each year it is easy to see why 13 million people now call Johannesburg their home. They work, live and play in the area and would call no other place their home. The city truly has come a long way from the days it was first inhabited and continues to improve well into the future.

Johannesburg is also the commercial capital of South Africa. The Johannesburg International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in all of Southern Africa. The Airport sees over 13 million passengers come through its airport every year. In Southern Africa it is the air transportation hub and has flights connecting to all the continents in the world. Zambian Airways launched its flights into Johannesburg on 10 March 2006 and flies daily to Johannesburg from Lusaka and back. We operate a low cost service with no frills. The response from the market has been overwhelming with many first time flyers making use of this service.

Dar es Salaam is situated on the Indian Ocean coastline in Tanzania, and is a spectaluar destination to relax after your safaris in Zambia. Its proximity to the equator ensures a tropical climate all year round. Why not take a day trip to the nearby islands of the Dar Es Salaam Marine Reserve where snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing are popular pursuits.

Lubumbashi is the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the hub of the Southeastern part of the country. Attractions in the city include a botanical garden, a zoo, a brewery and the regional archaeological and ethnological National Museum of Lubumbashi. The Kafue River rises near to the city, and along the Zambian border which meanders through Zambia to meet with the Zambezi River