A visit to Zambia would obviously include Victoria Falls, but what else? Here's our list for your itinerary. 

Lake Tanganyika

A visit to Zambia is a chance to see one of the most prominent lakes around the world, Lake Tanganyika. It is the world’s second largest and second deepest lake and can be described as an inland sea. It's also the same place Che Guevara used back in 1965 to train the guerrilla fighters.

For maximum enjoyment, catch the Lake Tanganyika ferry. It leaves in Mpulungu, a small neighbouring town. The round trip lasts a week, covers the entire lake, all the way to Burundi.

It's important to note the ferry ride is not a luxurious cruise. But if you have the time, don't miss this opportunity to view a part of the continent from a unique point of view.

Kalambo falls

If you want to see a waterfall drop twice the height of Victoria Falls, then Kalambo Falls is where it's at. Close to Lake Tanganyika it has the makings of a double feature. The width of the falls is usually two metres but after heavy rains it swells up to about fifteen metres.

Keep your eyes open for the Marabou storks (obviously not available for the feather boa making business); they usually nest at the top of the cliff. Often featuring as guest stars around the waterfalls are the birds of prey, Palm-nut vultures.

Lunar rainbow at the Victoria Falls

There's no need to wax lyrical about the Vic Falls. If you haven't been yet you've probably seen a picture or a video - usually enough to convince anybody that it's a worthwhile place to visit.

If you still need some encouragement know this: the falls form a 1 708-metre curtain of water, the largest in the world. The water cascades into a frightening abyss, forming an incredible spray.

It’s this spray that creates one of the world’s most spectacular night time sights, the lunar rainbow.

It’s an incredible optical illusion as moonlight passes through the spray of the water hitting the Zambezi River. The rainbow is best seen during the full moon. If you go, be early. Masses usually flock to the area for this once-a-month phenomenon. And you don't want to be trapped, looking at someone's back rather than the main feature.

By the way, don’t spend too much time taking photos, they might not come out great and you would have missed seeing the rainbow live.

Copper

Copper is the metal that built the country, making Zambia the world's third largest producer of the metal between the mid 60s to the early 70s.

Check out the history and awesome copper displays at the Copperbelt Museum. It's in Ndola, the mineral producing area of Zambia, 320km outside the capital Lusaka.

For more copper, Kitwe is also a great place to visit. It's the second largest city in the country. It may be an industrial area but thankfully it does have a shopping centre and a cinema to boot. You can also tour one of its many mines. Don't forget to visit the oldest copper mine in Luanshya.

Lusaka

You can't go wrong with Lusaka. Take a stroll through the city and see how urban Zambians live. The Kabwata Cultural Village is a refreshing blast from the past preserving local arts, and crafts and exhibits of traditional dance.