Just got back from a whirlwind trip to Zambia.
It amazes me every time I travel to Zambia just how different it is from Malawi. There is big city life in Lusaka. There is huge mining activity in the Copperbelt region. The size of the farms in Southern Province dwarf the estates in Malawi. Victoria Falls—Mosi-o-Tunya, The Smoke that Thunders—is a sight so jaw-dropping it leaves me wondering if Malawi can ever wow me again.
Next door neighbours, yet just so different. Malawi, small land mass, scant urbanization, and high population density. Zambia, thousands of hectares of wilderness and 60% urban, 40% rural. I wryly joke to myself that if I ever want to find rapid development in Malawi all I have to do is drive West, straight into Zambia.
I am being a bit whiny, a bit over-the-top. Adventures always bring out wonder in me, though, and this recent adventure to Lusaka, Livingstone, and even to Mwinilunga near where Angola and the DRC meet, all have me hyped about the neighbour next door.
Luckily, this next week, I’m out adventuring in a region I’ve never been before: the south end of Lake Malawi. So expect my shine to be back on for Malawi. Just give me about a week.
Nice article. Zambia is a stature of African and is a adventure destination. You can enjoy the impressive Victoria Falls. This is an adventurous spot and Eco friendly spot.Enjoy the numerous adventure activities like safaris, white water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights and many more. Livingstone Safari Lodge is a not much expensive. Most exciting and thrilling experience is a bungee jumping you just need to jump from 55m. Very attractive experience you can enjoy like white water rafting, effusive River Zambezi. You can see Chobe National Park in Botswana. For more details refer zambia africa
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