A place of interest is a tourist attraction where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure, adventure and amusement. Some examples of tourist attractions that are places of interest are forests, national parks and reserves of flora and fauna, communities of different ethnicity, old prisons, libraries, bridges and historical places. Other popular places of interest in Zambia that you can explore and get to learn about include; places of cultural significance, art galleries and museums, botanical gardens, zoos, monuments, theme parks and historical trains.
Zambia is home to an impressive collection of interesting attractions and places of historic significance with much to intrigue the curiosity of visitors to the country. Here, you will discover some of the best places to visit like Victoria Falls, Chishimba Falls, Kapishya Hot Springs and Kariba Dam.
There are also some great things to do in Zambia as you are never short of events, tours or attractions to make the most of your time in the country. Whether you are visiting with friends or family, no matter your interests, you are guaranteed to find some great places of interest to keep you entertained.
Places of Interest in Zambia include:
Museums in Zambia
National parks
National parks are used for conservation purposes, it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural or developed land that the state owns. National parks are great places filled with lots of natural wonders for you to explore and have an amazing experience observing wildlife. In Zambia, there are about 20 national parks that include; Luangwa National Park, Mosi oa Tunya Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Lochinvar National Park, Kasanka National Park, Nsumbu National Park and Liuwa Plain National Park.
Bridges
A bridge is a structure built to create links and to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. There are many different bridge designs that each serve a specific purpose and apply to different situations. Some of the bridges in Zambia include; Kazungula Bridge, Victoria Falls Bridge, Chirundu Bridge and Luangwa Bridge.
Botanical gardens
A botanical garden is a garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation and display of a wide range of plants labelled with their botanical names. Botanical gardens may have specialist plant collections from particular parts of the world. Zambia’s well-known botanical garden is the Munda Wanga Trust Botanical Gardens.
Rich history, unique attractions, spectacular entertainment… Zambia has got it all. Some places are so special, so breathtaking or so unique that you simply have to see them. Come visit these locations for an insight into the legacy of the country. To see you through your adventure, operators have employed knowledgeable guides that have spent time in each area of the country and are well placed to help you decide on the best places to visit for your trip.