A little known fact is that one of the largest migrations of wildebeest and general plains game occurs in the west of the country, while the central Kafue region is famous for vast open plains that are home to huge prides of fierce predators, especially lion. Zambia is ground zero for walking safaris, pioneered in the South Luangwa valley. One of life’s true, great pleasures is tracking a variety of wildlife species along the Luangwa river course.