By Derek Mwale There is a version of Zambia that exists in tourism brochures. It is beautiful. Victoria Falls. Safari sunsets. The Zambezi River. Wild animals walking through landscapes that look like someone opened Photoshop and forgot to close it. A smiling child. A traditional dancer. A woman selling handmade crafts. A man standing next…
By Derek Mwale There is a version of Zambia that the world knows. Copper. Victoria Falls. Maize. Peaceful elections. Lusaka. A small country somewhere in Southern Africa, occasionally mentioned when copper prices move, when elections happen, or when a tourist posts a photograph of a waterfall that looks too beautiful to be real. That Zambia…
By Derek Mwale There are rivers you cross. And then there are rivers that become part of your imagination. The Zambezi is the second kind. It does not simply move through Zambia. It defines enormous parts of the country’s identity. It cuts through landscapes where elephants walk slowly beneath enormous skies. It passes forests, wetlands,…
By Derek Mwale There are places that you visit. And then there are places that make you feel like you have stepped into something much older than yourself. Mosi-oa-Tunya is one of those places. The name itself carries weight. Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders.” Long before it became known internationally as Victoria Falls, long…
By Derek Mwale There is a particular kind of confidence that only appears when you are somewhere far away from Wi-Fi, traffic, notifications, deadlines, and people who know your name. You step into the Zambian bush and suddenly something changes. You are no longer just another person moving through a crowded city. You become the…
By Derek Mwale There is something about Zambia that photographs struggle to explain. You can take a picture of the Zambezi River. You can record the Victoria Falls. You can capture elephants walking through the mist, the Copperbelt waking up to the sound of traffic, or the streets of Lusaka becoming increasingly chaotic at 07:30…
By Derek Mwale There are places that you visit, take a few photos, and quickly forget. Then there are places that completely change your understanding of what a country looks like. Zambia belongs in the second category. When most people hear the word Zambia, they immediately think of Victoria Falls—and while it deserves every bit…
By Derek Mwale When people hear the word summer, they often picture tropical islands, European beaches, or faraway cities. But what if your next unforgettable summer adventure was much closer to home? Zambia is one of Africa’s most underrated travel destinations. It’s a country blessed with breathtaking waterfalls, pristine lakes, abundant wildlife, rolling hills, vibrant…
By Derek Mwale When people think about an African safari, countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa usually steal the spotlight. But hidden in the heart of Southern Africa lies one of the continent’s greatest safari destinations—Zambia. Unlike many popular safari destinations that can become crowded during peak seasons, Zambia offers something increasingly rare: authentic…
By Derek Mwale When most people imagine opportunity in Zambia, they imagine movement. Fast movement. Traffic. Buildings. Noise. Crowded streets. Expensive cafés. Endless minibuses. Everybody trying to become somebody at the same time. The national imagination is heavily concentrated around big cities like Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe, and Livingstone. These places dominate conversations about business, culture,…