African History & Culture

The combination provides access to a wide variety of wilderness, outdoor adventure and recreation opportunities for tourists and conservation enthusiasts. The ancient landscape is rich with history and culture, accessible through heritage, arts, crafts, language, music and cuisine. The low-volume, high-value approach to tourism ensures that you have the best possible experience without being surrounded by crowds as you might at other destinations.

The Victoria Falls

The gateway to Africa’s Eden is The Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world by width (1,709 metres at full flow) and one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Proudly situated on the Zambezi River and spanning the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Mosi-oa-Tunya (or The Smoke That Thunders in Lozi Language) is a truly remarkable sight to behold. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, Victoria Falls is essential to any visit to Africa’s Eden.

19 National Parks and Protected Areas

Africa’s Eden extends far beyond the Smoke that Thunders, encompassing 19 protected areas, national parks and wildlife estates resulting in the world’s largest transfrontier* conservation estate -The Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation (KAZA) region. Among many other unique offerings, it is home to over a quarter of a million animals, including 75 % of southern Africa’s elephant population. The vastness of this region dazzles with a range of experiences and is too great to describe with precision.

Explore Africa’s Eden’s diverse hospitality and tourism activities, or contact one of our tour operators. They can help build a unique itinerary that meets your needs.

*Transfrontier Conservation is the cooperative management of wildlife and natural resources at an ecosystem level by one or more nations. To learn more, please visit The SADC Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) Portal.

Africa’s Eden caters to every accommodation need. Whether you want to rest in the lap of luxury in a suite or sumptuous tented camp, or merely a place to lay your head between the last party and your next extreme sports activity. Options include hotels, resorts, lodges, standard and luxury tented camps, guesthouses and backpackers, catering for all budgets and requirements.

From award-winning restaurants to the latest street-foods and pop-up markets, experience the very best of global and local cuisine. Catering for all dietary needs, the world-class lodges, hotels and restaurants of Africa’s Eden offer a wide range of dining experiences. You can even arrange to meet a family in one of our communities and join them for an authentic meal of local food and drink.

The adventure capital of Africa provides access to a broad spectrum of activities. From the adrenaline-fuelled 111 metre bungee on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border bridge to the untamable rapids of the Zambezi River. View wildlife on land and water, and take a bird’s eye view of the wilderness and falls from hot-air balloons, paragliders, helicopters and aeroplanes.

Absorb the abundant wildlife of Africa’s Eden. See first hand the extraordinary multitude of birds, mammals large and small, insects and aquatic life. Take excursions on-foot, view from game drive vehicles and on sunset cruises, and participate in conservation activities with our scientists.

Africa’s Eden is home to various tribal and cultural groups, with rich histories and cultures. Interact with artisans and traders to explore the rich tapestry of arts and traditional knowledge of this region. History and heritage tours will help you understand the culture and socio-political landscape of the area. Meet artisans and attend craft cooperatives that are uplifting individuals and communities through fair trade principles.