Africa - Zambia - Country Information

The wild heart of Africa is still full of big game and has some of the best guides of Africa. We visit two National Parks: the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi National Parks followed by Victoria Falls. Those unique wilderness can be seen on foot, by canoe, open 4-WD vehicles and accompanied by professional staff.

 

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Republic of Zambia
Area	752,600 sq km
Population	10.4 million
Capital	Lusaka
Time Difference	1-2 Hours Ahead of GMT
Visa	Visa is now required and can be issued upon arrival. For visa application click here
Currency	Zambian Kwacha
People	African (98%): main ethnic groups are Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi and Tonga. Smaller groups include Ngoni, Lunda, Kaonde, Luvale and Asian (1%); European (1%)
Language	English, Bemba
Dialling Code	00 260
Electricity	230V 50 Hz

Visas:

Visa is now required and can be issued upon arrival. For visa application click here

Health risks:

Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Meningitis, Polio, TB, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever

When to Go:

The main tourist season in Zambia runs between June to the end of October when conditions are ideal for walking. Zambia’s climate can be split into three distinct periods. From December to April it is hot and wet, with torrential downpours in the late afternoon, making many areas inaccessible to tourists. From May to August it is dry and fairly cool. From September to November it remains dry but gets progressively hotter.