Zambia Safari | Zambia Vacations and Tours

The over 4000 square km Sioma Ngwezi National park is situated in the south western area on the country. It is within the untouched area of the country and is rarely visited until finally the recent years. It is actually in the middle of a 35,000 square kilometer Game Management Area. The particular Park is unfenced allowing unlimited move of the animals between the park, the GMA and even over the Zambezi River. This region creates a migratory park for wildlife such as elephants moving from Botswana as well as Namibia’s bordering national parks to get refuge from Angola’s extensive poaching activities.

When To Visit

There are actually virtually no fixed services and hardly any roads within the park. About three operators get guided safaris in to the park at the moment. Otherwise one may take ones private vehicle however the inadequate roadways render this an extremely difficult adventure. It is even so recommended to get a tour guide through the National parks office.

What  To See

The particular park is a habitat for above 3000 elephants as well as some endangered species including roan,sable, African wild dog in addition to cheetah. Other popular animals include the puku, impala, zebra as well as the kudu.

Travel And Transport

The modern track out of Livingstone via Sesheke and as far as Katima Mulilo can be used. You will find a well maintained tarmac road to Senanga from where you can also fill up on petrol. About 8 kilometres beyond Senanga is the Mangweshi ferry.

Best Accommodations

Sioma River Camp is situated to the banks on the Zambezi River having good views on the river. There are a few thatched deluxe safari tents or safari lodges with spacious outside bath rooms, fitted on raised, timber decks. The new camp has standard safari tents using also outside thatched bathrooms for self drive and self-catering vacationers. Different alternatives for accommodation include Sioma Bush Camp, Sakazima Island Camp and even Mutemwa lodge.