Some scientists believe Zambia’s history stretches back to the beginnings of man. But for the many visitors to the landlocked country, the attraction isn’t human history, but a very-well planned national park system teeming with wildlife and filled with natural wonders. Visitors are often rewarded with sightings of lions, elephants, hippopotami, zebras, giraffe, warthogs, mongooses, honey badgers, baboons and many others. They also can enjoy the majestic wonder of several breathtaking waterfalls, including Victoria Waterfall, perhaps the world’s largest “curtain of water.” All of this natural beauty has remained largely unchanged because Zambia has one of the lowest population-to-land ratios in Africa. In fact, mass migrations to the urban centers of the country have left large tracts of beautiful rural land uninhabited. This, coupled with the temperate climate, has made Zambia a favored destination for rafting, hiking and wildlife photography. Just like in other African countries, tribal affiliation influences Zambian’s cultural, material and historical traditions – of which dance and rhythmic music are almost always a part. However, because the country has become so urbanized over the last several decades, western ideas have taken their place among the historical customs of the 73 tribes that call Zambia home.