Lonely Planet Zambia

by Else, David

• ISBN13: 9781740590457
• ISBN10: 1740590457
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

This new guide takes on the heart-of-Africa destination increasingly popular with intrepid travelers. The superior maps & information tackle the country's reputation for challenging travel. It dives deeper into Victoria Falls & Zambezi River's thrillseeking activities & includes special sections on wildlife & birds that reflect Zambia's safari & ornithological fame.

Table of Contents

The Author	4	(1)
This Book	5	(1)
Foreword	6	(3)
Introduction	9	(2)
Facts About Zambia	11	(41)
History	11	(15)
Geography	26	(1)
Climate	27	(1)
Ecology & Environment	28	(2)
Flora	30	(1)
Fauna	31	(5)
National Parks	36	(2)
Government & Politics	38	(1)
Economy	39	(1)
Population & People	40	(1)
Education	41	(3)
Arts	44	(5)
Society & Conduct	49	(1)
Religion	50	(1)
Language	51	(1)
Facts For The Visitor	52	(44)
Highlights	52	(1)
Suggested Itineraries	53	(1)
Planning	54	(3)
Responsible Tourism	57	(2)
Tourist Offices	59	(1)
Visas & Documents	59	(2)
Embassies & Consulates	61	(1)
Customs	62	(1)
Money	62	(5)
Post & Communications	67	(1)
Digital Resources	68	(1)
Books	68	(2)
Films	70	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	70	(1)
Radio & TV	71	(1)
Photography & Video	71	(2)
Time	73	(1)
Electricity	73	(1)
Weights & Measures	73	(1)
Laundry	73	(1)
Toilets	73	(1)
Health	74	(10)
Women Travellers	84	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	85	(1)
Disabled Travellers	85	(1)
Senior Travellers	86	(1)
Travel with Children	87	(1)
Useful Organisations	87	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	87	(1)
Business Hours	88	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	89	(2)
Accommodation	91	(2)
Food	93	(1)
Drinks	94	(1)
Entertainment	95	(1)
Spectator Sports	95	(1)
Shopping	95	(1)
Wildlife Guide	96	(1)
Getting There & Away	97	(13)
Air	97	(6)
Land & Lake	103	(3)
Organised Tours	106	(4)
Getting Around	110	(6)
Air	110	(1)
Bus & Minibus	110	(1)
Train	111	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	112	(2)
Bicycle	114	(1)
Hitching	115	(1)
Local Transport	115	(1)
Organised Tours	115	(1)
Safaris	116	(8)
Wildlife Safaris	116	(4)
Walking Safaris	120	(1)
Canoe Safaris	120	(2)
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Safaris	122	(1)
Cultural `Safaris'	123	(1)
Lusaka	124	(17)
Orientation	124	(1)
Information	125	(2)
Markets	127	(1)
National Museum	128	(1)
Art Galleries	128	(1)
Anglican Cathedral	129	(1)
National Assembly	129	(1)
Munda Wanga	129	(1)
Activities	129	(1)
Organised Tours	129	(3)
Places to Stay	132	(2)
Places to Eat	134	(1)
Entertainment	135	(1)
Shopping	136	(1)
Getting There & Away	137	(1)
Getting Around	138	(1)
Around Lusaka	139	(1)
Kafue	139	(1)
Lusaka to Kapiri Mposhi	139	(1)
Kapiri Mposhi	139	(2)
Adrenaline Rush	141	(6)
Livingstone & Victoria Falls	147	(25)
Livingstone	147	(1)
Orientation	147	(1)
Information	147	(2)
Livingstone Museum	149	(1)
Railway Museum	149	(1)
Crocodile Farm	150	(1)
Mukuni Village	150	(1)
Activities & Day Tours	150	(3)
Places to Stay	153	(1)
Places to Eat	154	(1)
Entertainment	155	(1)
Shopping	156	(1)
Getting There & Away	156	(1)
Getting Around	157	(1)
Zambezi Riverside	157	(3)
Victoria Falls	160	(1)
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park	161	(3)
Victoria Falls Town (Zimbabwe)	164	(8)
Lake Kariba & The Lower Zambezi	172	(10)
Choma	172	(1)
Lake Kariba	173	(1)
Chikanka Island	174	(1)
Chete Island	175	(1)
Siavonga	175	(2)
Around Siavonga	177	(1)
The Lower Zambezi	177	(1)
Chirundu	177	(1)
Around Chirundu	178	(1)
Lower Zambezi National Park	178	(4)
The Luangwa Valley	182	(14)
Luangwa Bridge	182	(2)
Luangwa	184	(1)
Petuake	185	(1)
Katete	185	(1)
Chipata	185	(1)
South Luangwa National Park	186	(8)
North Luangwa National Park	194	(2)
Northern Zambia	196	(14)
Mkushi	196	(1)
Serenje	196	(1)
Kasanka National Park	197	(2)
Around Kasanka	199	(1)
Bangweulu Wetlands	199	(1)
Samfya	200	(1)
Mpika	200	(1)
Around Mpika	201	(1)
Shiwa Ngandu	201	(2)
Nyika National Park	203	(1)
Nakonde	203	(1)
Kasama	203	(1)
Around Kasama	204	(1)
Mbala	205	(1)
Kalambo Falls	205	(1)
Mpulungu	206	(3)
Nsumbu National Park	209	(1)
The Copperbelt	210	(6)
Ndola	211	(1)
Luanshya	212	(1)
Kitwe	212	(2)
Around Kitwe	214	(1)
Chimfunshi Wildlife Sanctuary	214	(1)
North-Western Province	215	(1)
Traditional Festivals	216	(5)
Western Zambia	221	(12)
The Kafue Valley	221	(1)
Kafue National Park	221	(5)
Lochinvar National Park	226	(1)
Blue Lagoon National Park	227	(1)
The Upper Zambezi	227	(1)
Mongu	227	(2)
Around Mongu	229	(2)
Senanga	231	(1)
Around Senanga	231	(1)
Sioma & Ngonye Falls	231	(1)
Katima Mulilo	232	(1)
Around Katima Mulilo	232	(1)
Sesheke	233