Zambia

Zambia is something of a well-kept secret when it comes to safaris. With large, unspoilt national parks where there are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, a trip here is well worth a visit.

Among the country’s top safari hotspots is the South Luangwa National Park, which is something of a birdwatcher’s paradise and a great place to spot wildlife on foot. You’ll also find hippos, elephants, giraffes, and – after the sun goes down – have the chance to spot leopards.

For a chance to get even closer to the action, the Lower Zambezi National Park is relatively undeveloped and gives visitors a glimpse of true wilderness. For an unforgettable experience, canoe down the rivers in the park to see nature up close

By night, relax in a luxury riverside lodge by the Zambezi and see if you can spot any animals under cover of darkness.