28 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Zambia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Zambia

Victoria Falls, Zambia

Devil's Swimming Pool

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.

Chinsali, Zambia

Kapishya Hot Springs

A secluded natural oasis hidden deep along a rainforest trail.

Lusaka National Museum's Witchcraft Exhibit

Artifacts showcasing the witchy history of Zambia.

Serenje, Zambia

Kasanka Bat Migration

Zambia's smallest national park is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations.

Siavonga, Zambia

Chirundu Fossil Forest

The petrified remains of 150-million-year-old trees can be seen in and among the houses of the local villagers.

Chishimba Falls

Arrogance and quarreling are forbidden near these three sacred waterfalls.

Kalambo Falls

This stunning waterfall is the backdrop to a site that has seen continuous human habitation for 250,000 years.

Nachikufu Cave

This fascinating cave is packed with prehistoric rock art and Stone Age tools.

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African wild dogs are often considered to be well adapted to the savanna, but research suggests the animals fare even better in more wooded ecosystems.

African Wild Dogs Survive by 'Living in the Cracks' of a Landscape

The lanky, wily pack hunters fare better than lions in habitats increasingly fragmented by human activity.

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On December 10, 2019, the waterfall was a trickle, not a cascade.

World-Famous Waterfalls May Slow to a Trickle, But Tourism Doesn't Have To

When climate change comes for attractions like Victoria Falls, visitors can find new ways to appreciate them.

by Jessica Leigh Hester

December 13, 2019

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In Zambia, a Craze for a Traditional Treat Is Endangering Wild Orchids

Researchers are teaming up to save chikanda.

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