A perfect country for the more seasoned traveller

Like Malawi, Zambia is a fabulous destination for anyone who has self driven in Africa before and wants to try something different. Zambia also works really well with Malawi as a joint self drive destination. In fact, if you love Africa, enjoy its diversity and want to experience it as it really is, you will love Zambia and Malawi.

In Zambia, the journey is as much a part of the adventure as arriving. Not only are there numerous wonderful places to visit but the journey between these destinations is very special too. The scenery is gorgeous and, once you break away from the tarmac, you really are travelling through some seriously unspoiled, remote regions.

The spirit of Africa

You will become a witness to the realities of everyday life in Africa. On your journey, you will pass through scruffy smallholdings where women are pounding the maize, men are sitting in the shade drinking beer and the tribal chief is still wearing feathers. You will drive through ancient villages with corrugated roofs and hand-painted signs where the only shop for miles sells just matches, soap and beer.

You will even find that your arrival in some places will cause quite a stir as there are still many parts of Zambia that are simply not used to seeing Western faces. It is a joy to experience this side of Africa and, if your priorities don’t lie solely with big game, you will adore self driving in Zambia.