Accessibility

By Air

Zambia is accessible by air through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) - Lusaka; Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (HMNIA) - Livingstone; and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (SMKIA) - Ndola. There are flight connections from Lusaka the Capital to major cities and towns such as Livingstone, Ndola and Solwezi.

Zambia also offers interconnecting local flights into selected destinations through Mfuwe International Airport, Mansa Airport, Solwezi Airport, Jeki Airstrip (Lower Zambezi), Royal Airstrip (Lower Zambezi), and Kasama Airport.

Domestic Air Services

Currently, there are scheduled flights to Livingstone, Mfuwe, Solwezi, Mansa, and Ndola. Proflight Zambia and Zambia Airways serve the domestic air network alongside a few air charter companies. Various air charter companies fly to many airstrips around the country and most tourist areas accessible by air.

International Flights

Airlines serving Zambia include: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Air Tanzania, South African Airlink, Air Botswana, Air Malawi, Royal Zambian Airlines, Proflight Zambia, and RwandAir.

By Road

Zambia is accessible by road from most countries in the region (15 countries) such as Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, just to mention a few. Some road borders are open 24 hours while others close by 6pm. Locally, there is a wide network served by several private bus companies providing coach travel services.

Climate

Zambia has three distinct seasons. December to April: warm and wet, May to August: cool and dry, September to November: hot and dry. Average temperatures in summer range from 25°C to 35°C and in winter from 6°C to 24°C.

Extreme hot days are usually experienced in the month of October.

Currency

The Kwacha (ZMW) is the local currency. There are coins denominated in 5n, 10n, 50n, and K1, while paper notes are in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100.

Currency Regulations

There is no limit to the importation of foreign currency, provided it is declared on arrival through a currency declaration form.

Credit Cards

Most hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and larger shops accept both debit and credit cards - Visa and Mastercard.

Embassies & Consulates

The latest lists of diplomatic missions in Zambia can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Health

Yellow Fever & Cholera

Visitors from or passing through a yellow fever and cholera zone (most of tropical Africa and South America) must produce a valid International Certificate of Vaccination. Air travellers who only pass through the airports of such a zone are exempt from the requirement. See Health International/MARS, and Speciality Emergency Services for Medical Rescue Services.

COVID-19

All travellers to Zambia do not need any proof of vaccination, recovery, or testing against COVID-19.

Medical Services

There are several public and private hospitals and clinics in most major cities and towns, including Livingstone.

Medical Insurance

Medical insurance should be purchased before leaving the country of origin and should include emergency air evacuation coverage if you are spending any time in remote parts of the country.

Chemists / Pharmacies

Travellers should carry an adequate supply of their prescribed medicines, although chemists in major centres carry a wide range of medicines and first aid accessories.