Zambia is one of the few African countries that can pretty much guarantee the full pantheon of Africa's wildlife without having to be inside a fenced area.
All of Zambia's national parks and almost all of its accommodations are unfenced, and elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas and even lions are regular visitors to many towns, villages, lodges and camps even outside of national parks.
But to see Zambia at its absolute wildest, nothing beats South Luangwa National Park.
This park has one of the highest densities of big game anywhere in Africa, but vast swathes remain largely unexplored.
Even in the "busier" sections along the Luangwa River visitors are unlikely to be jostling with an army of other game vehicles to get the best view of the action.
Above all else, South Luangwa has become feted for its leopard sightings -- anyone who comes here and doesn't see any leopards needs their eyes tested.
