This was not my first trip to Zambia and on this occasion I chose Kafue National Park (this park appears impoverished. Poaching over too many years has decimated the animal population and is only now, very slowly, improving) and South Luangwa National Park. Looking at the country from a naturalistic point of view, one can recognise its three main footprints:
Wild: Zambia is famous for its vast national parks, pristine wildlife and Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Diverse: The country offers a variety of landscapes, from savannahs to rivers, forests to waterfalls, creating unique habitats for a wide range of animal and plant species.
Authentic: Zambia is a place where you can have an authentic African experience, off the beaten tourist track, immersing yourself in nature and local culture.
But since my last trip several years ago now, it is clear that there is a big problem of supply and demand.
On the one hand, there is the huge increase in mass tourism, often unable to understand what nature is, and the adaptation of services to this phenomenon. This results in poorly trained guides and often with almost no knowledge of the world of nature photography.
The trip, this trip, has unfortunately paid the price.
Last update: 2025/02/10
