The annals of Zanzibar history read like a chapter from ‘The Thousand and One Nights’ and evoke many exotic images in the minds of travellers. Zanzibar has a chequered and colourful history. The Egyptians, Phoenicians, Indians, Persians, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Omani Arabs and English have all been here. Notably, the Shiraz Persians and Omani Arabs settled and it was under the Omani Arabs in the early 19th century that the island thrived. The island was also the starting point for many explorers including Livingstone.  Stone Town is a fascinating maze of intriguing narrow alleyways and paths.  The beaches of Zanzibar are renowned for their tropical beauty, and stunning variety of aquatic life that stays close to the surface, which makes it ideal for snorkelling.

This park is centred around the Luangwa River and possesses an extremely large concentration of wildlife, leading many to call it one of Africa's finest reserves.  Thanks to its inaccessible location, South Luangwa combines immense density of wildlife with limited visitor numbers, but is attracting more and more guests each year and so now is the time to visit.  You will most likely see large herds of elephants, some numbering as much as 70.  There are 14 different species of antelope and plenty of Zebras.  As you cross over the bridge into the park there are usually between 30 -70 hippos lounging in the river and its estimated that there are at least 50 hippos per kilometre of the Luangwa River.  There are many leopards in the park though this elusive creature can be hard to spot.  Species such as the Thornicrofts Giraffe are only found in this area, all in all making it a must see!