- HEALTH AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid passport is required and visas are required by some nationalities.We recommend that clients check requirements with visa authorities well in advance.
- South African Contact: Zambian High Commission
- Tel: +27 (12) 326 1847/54
- info@zambiapretoria.net
- At present Yellow Fever certificates are required for travellers. Note anti-malaria tables are advisable all year round.
- INSURANCE:
- Please note Flame of Africa strongly recommends you take out a full insurance policy that covers the duration of your stay. Please contact your local insurance agency.
- CLOTHING AND CLIMATE:
- Light weight tropical clothing with subdued colours for safaris and casual attire for the evenings. It is advisable to wear long sleeves and trousers in the evenings to reduce the risk of mosquito bites. May to August are cold in the evenings.
- TIME DIFFERENCE:
- GMT +2
- DIALING CODE:
- +260
- PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
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- 01 January
- 12 March
- 02 April
- 05 April
- 01 May
- 25 May
- 05 July
- 06 July
- 02 August
- 24 October
- 25 December
- CURRENCY:
- The unit of currency is the Kwacha.This currency can only be purchased on arrival in Zambia.
- Kwacha and credit cards are generally accepted.
- LANGUAGE:
- English is widely spoken.
- ELECTRIC CURRENT:
- Camps which have generators produce 220/240 voltage. A few camps have electrical power, however most offer facilities to generate battery operated camcorders / video cameras.
- NATIONAL PARK, RIVER USAGE AND ENTRANCE FEES:
- Unless otherwise stated, National Park, Lake and River usage and entrance fees (this includes any activities on the Zambezi River), are not included in the package price and will need to be paid on arrival at all National Parks. South African passport holders may receive a 50% discount for entrance into The Falls and on the National Park Fees.
