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There’s more to Zambia than you know

Rhapsodys’ one of the newest client’s to feature on the Best of Zambia has some exciting announcements to make:

Every Friday of the month Rhapsody’s will be hosting a perfectly elegant Ladies Lunch Club – a 3 course meal and a wine education, complete with a complementary glass. Then on Saturday, November 14th the lively Barry Hilton and Belly Dance Goddesses will put an entertaining live music performance.

See the posters below for more details.

Book your tickets now so you’re not disappointed! For more details about Rhapsody’s click here

Come and enyoy the tase, music and excitment of Brazil, at Rhapsody’s. Excite all your senses with a traditional Brazilian Feast and Festival “Feijoada”

Entertaning you live! will be renowned Brazilian singer Aldo Di Julho and band Baiao-A7.

Come one and all! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy something a little different this week end in Lusaka!

Event cost entertainment and food: 110,000 ZMK per Adult / 55,000ZMK per child under 13years

Brazilian night at Rhapsodys

Bookings are essential! Don’t miss out, call + 26 (0) 211 256 705 / 6 or visit  us at Rhapsodys, shop 41, Arcades shopping centre, Great east road, Lusaka, Zambia.

I found myself  thrilled to find listed amongst the best spa’s in the world according to Tatler, Zambia’s Royal Zambezi Lodge. Wow this is a serious list! One you pay attention to, where you know you will find only the most amazing, luxurious places around the world to visit to get pampered and enjoy stunning surroundings in exclusive locations receiving seamless service and not forgetting delectable food.

So what did Tatler have to say about Royal Zambezi Lodge?

Tatler 2009 Spa Guide: “You only have to look at the rugged men in muddy shoes to figure out that this is no ordinary spa hotel, but it’s the only place in the wilds of Zambia that vaguely resembles one – hence its allure. Just the setting will thrill you: purply mountains that wobble in the midday heat haze; a fat, meandering river; and most of the creatures of Noah’s Ark. The open-sided thatched spa is built high on the riverbank, hung with white muslin curtains, and has a hot-tub, mini steam room and therapies ranging from traditional Zambian massages (so restorative they were originally given to local women post childbirth) to a men’s manicure – kind of fun after a week of mucking about in the bush“.

In the words of Melinda Stevens and Daisy Finer reporting for Tatler. “Now, more than ever, we need free time to count. We rush from work to parties, from meetings to dinner, eating too fast, drinking too much and staying up way too late. Then we look at ourselves in the mirror and wonder why people twice our age look half as young. So how do we feel better amidst the hullabaloo? … To read more click in and discover the best spas, clinics, retreats and boot camps in the world, Tatler 2009 Spa Guide.

Tatler is part of the Conde Nast Group of Magazines which includes publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, CN Traveller, GQ and more …

I do hope I get the opportunity to experience some time out at the Royal Zambezi Lodge, it’s a definite on my list!

Relaxation in our busy lives is necessary, find time for you while in Zambia, we at www.thebestofzambia.com also recommend you consider a visit to the below listed, click in to view.

Livingstone Royal Golf & Country Club
Prana
Avocado

Posted by: Jessica Brown

This year LAWS in conjunction with University of Zambia, Veterinary department carried out a FREE mass vaccination campaign! Over the course of this year, 5 campaigns were carried out reaching the poor compound areas within Lusaka to help dog owners on low or no income. They travelled with a group of Veterinary students from the University of Zambia. Alongside this, LAWS had their first ever mobile vet clinic, where over 600 dogs and puppies were de-wormed, dipped for fleas and ticks, and taken away for specialized treatment if required.

To add to all this great work, they were joined by Dr Luke Gamble from the Worldwide Veterinary Services a UK based Charity who support LAWS as a member charity and a UK film crew from Red Earth Studio. Worldwide Veterinary Services were filming this as part of their documentary of Luke’s travels to animal welfare groups around the world. This documentary will cover 10 episodes and Zambia will feature in episode 6. It will be shown globally on Sky 1 and Sky HD and it starts just before this Christmas in the UK!

LAWS have plans to vaccinate 10,000 animals in 2010, but will need help with funding for this mammoth task. To find out more, get in touchwith LAWS and subscribe to their newsletter for updates on what they are getting up to.

You must read Dr Luke Gamble’s blog on his travels through Zambia – a great insight into an individual’s experience and perspective of Zambia!  You can also find out more about the work done by Worldwide Veterinary Services by becoming a member.

The work done by these amazing, dedicated people is worth our support!

Posted by Jessica Brown

Looking for time away from it all? Be spoilt over a weekend break, in comfort and understated luxury? With a special offer of 50% off on accommodation rates at Eight Reedbuck Hotel, in Lusaka. Why not?

Allow yourself to be pampered and do your thing, or take time out with your special someone, or enjoy a family break away. Eight Reedbuck Hotel is situated in Kabulonga, a quiet suburb of Lusaka, allowing you easy access to everything in and around Lusaka. For more on what’s around Lusaka visit www.thebestofzambia.com and search according to your interests.

This offer applies on accommodation rates on Friday & Saturday nights only and is open to Zambian Citizens / Residents. It includes:

• Bed & full English Breakfast
• Free Internet access
• Access to all facilities
• A free bottle of house wine at dinner

The offer is valid until 31st January 2010

Facilities and services at the hotel:

• 12 air conditioned suites including
• 8 superior suites
• 1 deluxe suite
• 1 studio suite
• 1 two bedroom apartment
• In-room safe, mini bar, tea/coffee maker
• Internet connection (with Wi-Fi in gardens and public areas)
• 32’’ LCD TV / DVD player (with digital satellite TV channels
• Whirlpool baths
• Private gardens
• Room service
• Swimming pool (with underwater music)
• Health suite
• Restaurant (serving breakfast, lunch & dinner) open till 10pm
• Poolside cabana and veranda
• Bar and coffee lounge
• On-site secure parking
• Board room (accommodates up to 20 people – boardroom style)
• Laundry service

Tel: +260 211 262788 Tel: +260 211 264733
Email: info@tribehotels.co.zm Websites: www.tribehotels.co.zm and www.thebestofzambia.com/8reedbuck

Posted by Jessica Brown

Eureka camping park is just 15 minutes south of Lusaka and has accommodation available for the full weekend. At the camp there’s friendly wildlife including zebra, buffalo and various deer species, a secluded pool, volley ball pitch, BBQ areas and a large thatched bar area with darts, pool table and satellite TV. So make sure you book your accommodation for this exciting weekend. (You can call Eureka direct for accommodation bookings on Lusaka 272351 or 278110).

Contact the function and event planners for more information on 0976 932880 or Lusaka 294874 – Some of the earnings will be donated to old age homes.

Posted by Sara Brown

KaingU Safari Lodge

Christmas time is in the Emerald Season in Zambia. It is the time of year when nature comes to life again, when wildlife is everywhere, when the bush is lush and when the sun is always around to bring out the best shades of green. It’s a very enjoyable mix of some rain and beautiful sunshine. Temperatures are perfect as KaingU Safari Lodge is situated on a high plateau of 1.200 meters altitude, enjoying all year round moderate climate.

Walking safaris, speciality birding, river activities, sundowner walks and cruises are just some of the highlights of a stay at KaingU Safari Lodge. Kaingu has comfortable en-suite safari tents and great hospitality from the hosts and staff.

You can enquire or book now through the Best of Zambia site

Offer valid between December 21^st 2009, through to January 10^th 2010

Posted by Jessica Brown 01/10/09

Reigning Miss Zambia UK, has been nominated for the ‘best beauty queen’ award in the Black Entertainment, Fashion, Film & Television Awards (BEFFTAs) to be held at London’s Hilton Metropole on October 17. According to a statement by Justina Mutale, chief executive officer of Perryfield Promotions (organisers of the Miss Zambia UK Beauty Pageant), the BEFFTA Awards is an international prestigious ceremony committed to recognising the all around accomplishments of black stars.

Andella, who recently represented Zambia at Miss Universe 2009 in the Bahamas, joins other celebrity nominees such as supermodel Naomi Campbell, film star Noel Clarke, award-winning Jazz musician Yolanda Brown and X-factor sensations Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke. Others are Miss England Rachel Christie, celebrity photographer, Bukola Garace, top international models,Ibukun Jegede and Jasmina Robinson and fashion designers Gavin Pierre Medford and Yemi Osunkoya (of the world renowned Kosibah Creations).

Mutale stated that former Miss Zambia UK Rosemary Chileshe has also been nominated as ‘best former beauty queen’ while the Miss Zambia UK Beauty Pageant and Perryfield Promotions has been nominated for ‘best event promoter’.

“I am very proud of Andella and Rosemary on their achievements and BEFFTA nominations. To have four BEFFTA nominations in our camp is a great achievement for us at Miss Zambia UK. We would be dedicating the BEFFTA Award to all the contestants who have ever participated in the Miss Zambia UK Beauty Pageant. By participating, they have each in their own unique way played a key role in making Miss Zambia UK one of the best pageants in the world,” Mutale said.

Black stars to be honoured with the BEFFTA Awards will include musicians, dancers, choreographers, comedians, radio personalities, television personalities, film, actors, actresses, models, beauty queens, DJs, event promoters, fashion designers, hair stylists, make up artists,photographers, spoken word artists, beauty pageants, community newspapers and magazines. The BEFFTA Awards ceremony will be filmed for television broadcasting for both UK and international audiences. The ceremony will be hosted by UK’s top comedian and choice FM radio presenter and TV personality Richard Blackwood.

Posted by Kudata Mvula 16/09/09

Munda Wanga is a well known botanical garden, wildlife park and sanctuary in Zambia. Days out here are a favourite memory from my childhood!

An up and coming event called Music in the Park caught my attention because I’m a fan of music, art and culture and believe more events like this should happen more frequently. They inspire, inform and bring people together – what could be better?

National and international musicians will perform a range of music. Some of the named performers are VOX Zambezi (taking traditional African rhythms and beats to the stage), Nomakanjani (performing traditional drum and dance) and The Elevators (offering a Jazz extravaganza featuring Zambian artists).

The setting couldn’t be better – the relaxing botanical gardens at Munda Wanga. The atmosphere the organisers want to create is one of inspiration and creativity. This is the place and event for cultural inspiration.

As if that wasn’t enough there will also be an art exhibition hosted by Kachere Art Gallery, featuring paintings from the Lungu Brothers, Jeff and Jim, as well as paintings from Lawrence MacTribouy – Zambian artists who recently featured at the Fresh Paint Gallery in Cape Town.

There will also be wine and cheese tasting and activities to entertain the children.

Date: 20th September
Time: 12.00 – 18.00 hours (12-6 pm)
Entry fee: ZMK50,000 (includes entry to the rest of the park)

For more information call Fred: 021 1278 529/614
or email mundawanga@iconnect.zm

Posted by Sara Brown