Self Drive Zambia
Impressive natural wonders can be found in Zambia’s national parks. Self Drive Zambia. With its sometimes less easily accessible roads, Zambia is a country for the more experienced Africa travellers. A self drive trip through Zambia is a real 4×4 overland adventure. And the best way to see all the highlights of this beautiful country.
Most travellers choose to visit Zambia between the beginning of April and the end of November. During the rainy season it’s much more difficult to travel through Zambia. Even with a 4×4 many places cannot be reached.
Car hire is available from Livingstone at Victoria Falls and from Zambia’s capital Lusaka. It is also possible to rent a 4×4 car from Lilongwe, Malawi. Car hire in Zambia is relatively expensive. If you have more time available, the advice is to start and end your tour in Johannesburg, South Africa or Kasane, Botswana.
Highlights Zambia
Extensive savannas, large lakes and lots of wildlife: that’s Zambia! This African country has a lot to offer. At the border with Zimbabwe we find two places of interest that are worth visiting, namely the Victoria Falls and the Kariba reservoir (Lake Kariba). Further to the center of Zambia you will find the main game reserves North and South Luangwa National Park as well as Kafue National Park. You will definitely find wildlife here! In the north of Zambia is the impressive Lake Tanganyika, the longest freshwater lake in the world. This lake is about 670 kilometers long and is located in four countries: Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi and Congo-Kinshasa. Anyone who likes water sports will certainly feel at home here!
Self drive options
Selfdrive4x4.com offers car rental to Zambia and custom made tours. Ther is also a 16-day package holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana.
For example, car rental is possible from Livingstone, Lusaka and Lilongwe (Malawi). Please note: car hire in Zambia itself is relatively expensive.
If you have more time available for a 4×4 self drive Zambia holiday, our advice is to start and end the trip in Johannesburg (South Africa).
For more information on a self drive Zambia and personal travel advice, please contact us.
