Zambia FAQ’s

Tourist Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Lusaka International Airport. The forms will need to be completed and the visas paid for at the arrival section in the airport. In some cases, the airline will provide the visa completion form. You will require two blank pages in your passport and the validity of the passport has to be within six months of your arrival date.

We strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance. It should cover, trip cancellation, lost or delayed baggage, emergency accident, illness and evacuation, delay or interruption, 24- hour medical assistance and traveller’s assistance.

Passport, plane tickets, Safari itinerary, travel insurance documents, credit cards/bank cards, cash for tipping and for personal use, Vaccine certificate.

November to March are the summer months. It is also when Zambia receives most of its annual rainfall. The winter months, April to October have warm days and cool nights.

English is the main language along with several indigenous languages such as Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi.

All our safari packages include a 4-wheel drive vehicle with a driver/guide. Each traveller is guaranteed a window seat and all vehicles are equipped with a long-distance radio.

You will need cash to tip your driver/guide and the camp/Lodge staff who have served you.

Suggested tipping guideline:
Safari Guide: $15 - $20 per person per day
Lodge/Camp staff: $10 per day per group

Alternatively, you can use the tipping box at the Lodges and Camps. These tips will be shared out equally to all those staff who assist you behind the scenes.

Pack some comfortable and light attire that will enable you to sit comfortably in the safari vehicle. Neutral coloured clothing is recommended to improve game viewing. Having layers on helps with the varied temperatures as the mornings and evenings can get cold. Make sure to pack a sweater and gloves when travelling in the cold season. Sunglasses and a sun hat is essential. Swimming costume will be ideal when relaxing by the pool.

Insect repellent, sun cream, sun block, small first aid medical kit, personal toiletries, camera equipment, snacks, anti-bacterial hand sanitiser. Binoculars, UK plug adapter, torch or flashlight will be essential.

In all light aircraft flights in Africa, there is a strict luggage allowance of 15Kg per person. This includes all hand luggage and camera equipment. Bags must be soft (Squishabble), such as duffel-style bags, and not hard suitcases.

Don’t leave valuables lying around. Lock them in the safe in the Lodges or camps or give them to the camp manager for safe keeping.