Zambia is an adventurous and exciting destination. Warm welcoming people (who come from more than 70 distinct tribes) and a host of natural attractions make this an excellent holiday choice. Zambia takes its name from the Zambezi River which rises in the northwest of the country and loops round to form a natural border with Zimbabwe in the south. The steady flow of Africa’s fourth-longest river creates cascades and rapids one of the world’s most exhilarating white water rafting destination. The river has also created Zambia’s most recognisable and popular attraction – the Victoria Falls (‘smoke that thunders’ as its known locally). About 30 % of Zambia’s 752,614 square kilometres is reserved for wildlife. There are 20 national parks and 34 game management areas in the country.  South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi rank among the finest game parks in the world. Walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park (the country’s premier wildlife venue) are a terrific way to experience the bush. Safari vehicles and riverboats are the other means with which to see the vast array of wildlife that calls this spectacular country home.