Practical information

Visa & money
Most visitors need a visa which can be easily obtained when arriving at Lusaka airport at the fee of $ 50 for one month. The Zambian currency is Kwacha.

Languages
Zambia has over 70 different tribes, uniting as a population of nearly 10 million. Many of them live in and around the urban centres. Many languages are spoken although the official language is English, In Lusaka the most commonly spoken languages are Nyanja and Bemba.

The weather
It has a tropical climate with three seasons, cool and dry from April to August, hot and dry from September to October and warm and wet from November to March.
Clothing: the winters (April till August) are mild but a jersey or jacket is advised for the morning and the evening. In spring (April till October) it can get quite hot

Health
Anti malaria medication is advised especially in the raining season. There are some good clinics in the capital of Lusaka and Zambia also has a comprehensive Medical Rescue Services.

Safety
Boasting one of the most established democracies in Africa – and with a relatively stable economy – Zambia is considered one of the safest countries in Africa to visit.Infrastructure and facilities have much improved. It is however advisable not to carry too much cash in the cities.

Please check out www.zambiatourism.com for more information.