BIRDING TOUR

• Watersport
• Wildlife

BIRDING TOUR

The Bangwelu Wetlands are regarded as one of the most important wetland areas in the world and are an especially significant area for supporting hugely varied birdlife. Indeed, the local name of “the place where the water meets the sky” is an apt description.With just one seasonal camp, visits to Bangwelu are a very private experience. Seeing the iconic shoebill is one of the huge draws of coming here, along with other avian species such as Narina trogon, Pel’s fishing owl and African finfoot. Mammals include black lechwe which are found in their hundreds of thousands, along with small numbers of elephant, buffalo and zebra.

Kapishya hot springs! This untouched paradise is nestled amidst lush green surroundings, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. What sets Kapishya Hot Springs apart from other destinations is its natural hot springs that bubble up from deep within the earth’s core. These geothermal wonders not only provide a soothing and rejuvenating experience but also offer numerous health benefits.

Tanganyika’s waters lap Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. It is the longest freshwater lake in the world and the second deepest after Lake Baikal in Russia. The immense depth is because it lies in the Great Rift Valley, which also has created its steep shoreline. It reaches a depth of 1 433 / 4 700ft, which is an astounding 642m / 2 106ft below sea level.Although Zambia can only lay claim to 7% of its surface area, it stretches north to south a distance of 677km / 420mi and averages about 50km / 31mi wide. The clear waters host more than 350 different species of fish and is well known for aquarium fish exports and excellent angling.

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