IntroductionPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 History, Politics and Economy History, Government and administration, EconomyChapter 2 People and CulturePopulation overview, Ethnic groups, Religion, Education, FestivalsChapter 3 The Natural EnvironmentPhysical environment, Flora and fauna, ConservationChapter 4 Planning and PreparationWhen to go and highlights, Tourist information, Public holidays, Organising a safari, Getting there, Red tape, What to take, Maps and navigation, Photography and optics, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Food and drink, Shopping, Communications and media, Cultural guidelines, Travelling positivelyChapter 5 Health and SafetyHealth, SafetyChapter 6 In the WildsDriving, Bush camping, Walking in the bush, Canoeing, Minimum impactPART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 7 LusakaHistory, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Banks and changing money, Communications, Other practicalities, Further information, Sport and activities, What to see and doChapter 8 Livingstone and the Victoria FallsHistory, Geology, Livingstone, What to see and do, Safaris around the Falls areaChapter 9 Lake Kariba and the Lower ZambeziFrom Livingstone to Lusaka, Lake Kariba, From Lusaka to Chirundu, Lower Zambezi ValleyChapter 10 The Luangwa ValleyThe Great East Road, South Luangwa National Park, North Luangwa National Park, Luambe National Park, Lukusuzi National ParkChapter 11 Bangweulu AreaThe Great North Road, Around Mpika, Kasanka National Park, Around Kasanka and Bangweulu, The Bangweulu Wetlands, Isangano National ParkChapter 12 Northern ZambiaGetting organised. The Great North Road to Mpulungu, Lake Tanganyika and environs, Nsumbu (Sumbu) National Park, The road to Mweru Wantipa and Kaputa, From Mbereshi to KasamaChapter 13 The CopperbeltThe history of the copper, Lusaka to Kapiri Mposhi, Ndola, Kitwe, Chingola, SolweziChapter 14 The Kafue River BasinTowns around Kafue National Park, Kafue National Park, Lochinvar and Blue Lagoon national parksChapter 15 Western ZambiaSouthwestern Zambia, Barotseland, Northwestern ZambiaAppendix 1 Wildlife Guide Appendix 2 LanguagesAppendix 3 Further InformationIndex.