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Zambia Travel

Zambia Travel - Zambia is a landlocked country with land borders with Tanzania in the north-east, Malawi in the east, Mozambique and Zimbabwe in the south-east, Botswana and Namibia in the south, Angola in the west and Zaire in the north-west. The Victoria Falls and Zambezi river contribute to Zambia's scenic splendour.

Zambia Travel Facts

Formerly: Northern Rhodesia
Capital: Lusaka
Area: 752,614 km2
Population: 9,959,037
Language: English and many local languages
Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMK)
Electricity: 230V/50Hz (Plugs may vary - 2 round pins or 3 round pins arranged in a triangle or 2 parallel flat pins with ground pin)

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Getting To Zambia

South African Airways operates from Johannesburg to Lusaka.

British Airways operates from London to Lusaka.

Zambia Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

From Oct 2011 Zambia was added to list of countries requiring Yellow Fever vaccination & certification. Though Zambia's status has been classified as a low risk, a valid Yellow Fever certificate will be required for travellers over 1 year old. This will affect hunters who are transiting in South Africa on their return from Zambia.

Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for:

Malaria

Other health hazards:

All hepatitis strains are present.
Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
Outbreaks of Meningitis may occur.
Food and drink contamination.

Zambia Visa

Zambia visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens

Submit your Passport, must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
2 Visa Application Forms, fully completed and signed
2 Recent passport-type photographs in colour signed on the reverse (black & white or scanned photographs are not acceptable)
A letter of invitation from hosts in Zambia, which should state the following: host's names and address, applicants name, length of stay in Zambia and purpose of the visit.
Copy of round trip airline tickets
Copy/Original bank statement
Copy/Original hotel confirmation
Consular Fee: $135.00 per visa - tourist visa
Consular Fee: £75.00 per visa - tourist visa

Application Forms