Monthly Archives: October 2011

Conservation Lower Zambezi hosts a fundraising event in Lusaka, Zambia

Recently the Best of Zambia team was privileged to attend a fundraising event dubbed as “Cocktails for Conservation” which was to raise funds for Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ). CLZ is an organisation which aims to protect the environment of the … Continue reading

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Tom’s Talk — Cheetah: the greyhound of Zambia’s vast plains

Kafue National Park’s number one flagship species in the Open Africa monitoring program — according to Richard Estes, in his book ‘The Safari Companion’, a guide to watching African mammals, is, “A cat with a greyhound chassis, built for speed”. … Continue reading

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Lessons from Mauritian tourism

In September of this year I got married on the amazing island of Mauritius. Born and raised in Zambia, I married an Englishman. We always knew we’d need somewhere neutral to get wed. Here’s how we ended up in Mauritius and what … Continue reading

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Avocado Hair and Day Spa — the Lusaka spa that comes to you!

Everybody loves a good spa session, but with hectic schedules and the demands of everyday life, most of us never have a chance to get away and treat themselves. Avocado Hair and Day Spa in Lusaka, Zambia, has made that … Continue reading

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Summer treats from Plates Restaurant and Wine Bar

It’s a busy summer for Plates Restaurant and Wine bar! The restaurant has kept up its spirit of constant innovation by introducing an exciting new menu for October and still remains one of the leading wine bars in Zambia with … Continue reading

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