Zambia Listed as Top Destination in 2012

CNN-IBN published the Top Destinations 2012 list. Guess who made the list?

That’s right, Zambia! Others to make the list include Argentina, Mozambique, Burma, Papua New Guinea, Sweden, Ethiopia and Panama.

The article’s a great read, including information about the panel and new trends to watch for. Here’s a snippet of what the panel had to say about Zambia:

[quote]Visiting Zambia is a chance to experience “sheer wilderness”, says Kent. The Luangwa valley is known as the home of the walking safari and offers the chance to see wildlife without the clusters of tourist minibuses found in some of the more popular African safari parks. “With a great guide, you get a lesson in the African bush going from major game down to the dung beetle,” says Kent. After a day on safari, guests can relax in one of the elegant lodges, including Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge (www.sanctuaryretreats.com; from $320 pppn) once home to Kenneth Kaunda, the former Zambian president. At Victoria Falls adrenaline junkies can bungee jump from the bridge dividing Zambia from Zimbabwe and go whitewater rafting, then retreat to the Royal Livingstone hotel (www.suninternational.com; doubles from $440), part of the Falls Resort which had a $7m refurbishment in 2011. Those looking for a calmer activity can cruise along the Zambezi river and spot wildlife on the way or rent a houseboat on nearby Lake Kariba.[/quote]