Although most tourists head to Livingstone to marvel at Victoria Falls, there are an equally impressive number of safari hotspots occupying the vicinity of the iconic cascade. Here’s a rundown of the best reserves visitors can uncover in the area.
Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary
Offering holidaymakers the chance to learn about the lifestyles and habits of its resident gentle giants, the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary is a 4500-acre wildlife hub where tourists can engage in guided tours.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Travellers based at Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara will find that touring this verdant enclave teeming with wildlife is among the top things to do in Zambia. As a lush habitat for elephants, hippos, and vervet monkeys, the reserve is also one of the few places in the country where safari goers have the chance to spot white rhinos.
Zambezi National Park
Spread out across a whopping 56,000 hectares, this national park is one of the prime locations for catching a glimpse of elephants, leopards, and giraffes. Although herds of antelopes and waterbucks are also part of the park’s ecosystem, it is the big cats that draw most visitors to this popular wildlife reserve.
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Chobe National Park
A little over an hour’s drive away from Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park also boasts a huge elephant population as well as an equally impressive number of lions and leopards.