A wildlife stop just outside the capital — a practical way to see game without yet being at one of the country's flagship parks further afield.
A useful grounding stop for Zambian history and culture before continuing on toward Livingstone and Victoria Falls.
A family home visit in the NIPA area, plus cross-cultural conversation over breakfast at Natwange Backpackers.
A strongman event followed by Indian restaurant food — one of the more specific, memorable combinations of the whole Zambia leg.