Zambia Travel Guide 🇿🇲
Complete travel guide to Zambia — Victoria Falls, safaris, Zambezi River, wildlife parks & authentic African experiences
🌤 Live Weather — Lusaka
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Lusaka
🌍 Geography Plateaus · Rivers · Savanna
💱 Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
🗣 Language English (official)
⏱ Time Zone GMT +2
🔌 Plug Type Type C · D · G — 230V
Zambia is one of Africa’s top destinations for walking safaris.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free (many) Visa on arrival E-visa available- Visa-free for many nationalities
- E-visa & visa on arrival available
- Passport valid 6+ months
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry season — best for safaris
🌊 Aug–Dec Victoria Falls peak views
🌧 Nov–Apr Rainy season
🐘 Wildlife Best in dry months
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $40–60 / ₹3,300–₹5,000
- 🏨 Mid-range — $100–160 / ₹8,300–₹13,300
- 🦁 Safari lodges — $250+ / ₹20,800+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Victoria Falls South Luangwa National Park Lower Zambezi National Park Kafue National Park Livingstone Lake Kariba🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights for safaris
- Buses & private transfers
- 4×4 vehicles for parks
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — MTN · Airtel · Zamtel
- Good coverage in cities
- Limited in remote parks
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels
- ATMs available in cities
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Nshima
- Grilled fish
- Peanut stews
- Game meat
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Safe for tourists
- Petty theft in cities
- Follow wildlife safety rules
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Livingstone
- Day 2 — Victoria Falls exploration
- Day 3 — Zambezi River activities
- Day 4 — Safari in South Luangwa
- Day 5 — Relax & departure
❓ FAQs
Is Zambia safe for tourists?
Yes, Zambia is considered safe for visitors.
Which side is best for Victoria Falls?
Zambia offers close-up views during high water.
Do I need a visa?
Many nationalities are visa-free or get visa on arrival.
What is Zambia best known for?
Victoria Falls and walking safaris.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 999
🚑 Ambulance 992
🔥 Fire 993
🩺 Tourist Help Zambia Tourism Agency
🎟 Tours & Activities in Zambia
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