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What you need to know about travelling to Zambia

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What You Need To Know About Zambia Safaris

A safari in Zambia is renowned for its authentic and remote experiences. It offers everything from rustic bush camps to ultra-luxurious lodges, all within some of the continent’s most pristine wilderness areas. Whether you’re exploring the vast plains of South Luangwa, canoeing along the mighty Zambezi River in Lower Zambezi National Park, or experiencing the...


Cost of a Zambia Safari

On the whole, Zambia is a safe country, and locals are generally very welcoming and friendly toward visitors. That said, it’s still very poor, and there’s a moderate risk of pick-pocketing and opportunistic theft in busy urban areas. Tips for Visiting Zambia You can minimize the risks to almost zero with a few simple precautions...


Is Zambia Safe?

Zambia’s official language is English, but there are more than 70 different languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Almost everyone will speak or understand some English, and most Zambians living in the urban centers speak it fluently. Signs and official documentation are almost always in English and/or Bemba and Nyanja, the country’s two most...


Languages in Zambia

Many safari operators include emergency medical insurance in their rates, but this may only cover the immediate situation and exclude further treatment and/or repatriation. In any event, it’s essential to be fully insured, especially if you’re headed into Zambia’s more remote regions. Every travel insurance policy is different, so make sure you know how yours...


Medical Emergencies in Zambia

The first thing to do when preparing for a Zambia safari is to book an appointment with a local travel clinic and go and speak to a doctor. The internet is full of African health and safety horror stories, but the risks are generally very low and/or easily manageable for safari holidays. If you’re at...


Packing List for Zambia

Zambia contains a rich mix of cultures with nuances and social norms that differ between regions. Practically speaking, however, there are just a handful of social conventions you need to be aware of, and a friendly attitude and a dose of deference will smooth out most faux pas. The first thing to note is that...


The Cultures of Zambia

The most common vaccinations for Zambia are against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria, polio, typhoid, and hepatitis A. Check the latest regarding the yellow fever vaccine and if required, don’t lose the little yellow booklet that comes with it. Regulations have relaxed recently, but that yellow booklet has been something of a passport...


Vaccinations for Zambia

Technically, Zambia has all the Big Five, but rhinos are extremely rare and confined to the Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls) and North Luangwa National Parks. Elephants, buffalo, and lions are common across multiple parks; however, Kafue, South Luangwa, and the Lower Zambezi are all well-known for leopards. Look beyond the Big Five, and you’ll find Zambia...


Wildlife in Zambia

When choosing between a safari in Zambia or Botswana, it’s clear that both are incredibly protected and have outstanding wildlife and national parks. Still, each is tailored to a very different style of traveler. Botswana is possibly the best self-drive safari destination in Southern Africa, with decent connecting roads, plentiful wildlife, plenty of inexpensive campsites,...


Zambia vs Botswana

Deciding between Zambia vs Namibia for your southern Africa safari? Find out what sets these two magnificent safari destinations apart here.


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