Planning a trip to Zambia in 2026 has never been easier. With expanded visa-free entry for many nationalities, updated visa fees, and the Victoria Falls border now operating 24 hours, Zambia is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most accessible safari and nature destinations. These travel updates make it simpler to plan flexible itineraries, cross-border visits, and unforgettable experiences in Zambia’s national parks.
Experience the beauty of Lower Zambezi in the green season — wildlife encounters, birdwatching, riverside camping, and the true essence of Zambia’s untouched wilderness.
Hidden deep within Zambia’s mushitu forest, Kasanka National Park transforms each year into the stage for one of Africa’s greatest natural spectacles—the annual bat migration. From late October to early December, millions of fruit bats fill the sky in a breathtaking display of movement and sound. During my visit in the last weekend of October 2025, I witnessed this phenomenon up close: the thunder of wings at dusk, the glow of campfires under star-studded skies, and the quiet magic of being completely off-grid. Kasanka may not be rich in big game, but nothing compares to standing beneath that swirling cloud of life, feeling the pulse of nature in its purest form. This is a journey that challenges, humbles, and ultimately stays with you long after you leave the forest behind.
