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Zambia

Passport and Visa Requirements - Overview - Accommodation - Business - Climate - Communications - Contact Addresses - Duty Free - Getting Around - Getting There - Going Out - Health - Key Facts - Money - Public Holidays - Top Things To Do - Top Things To See - Travel Advice

Passport/Visa

Summary


British
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes

Australian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes

Canadian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes

USA
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes

Other EU
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes/1/2
Return Ticket Required: Yes

Passports
Passport valid for six months from the visa's date of expiry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by nationals referred to in the chart above except the following for stays of up to 30 days:
(a) 1. nationals of Cyprus, Ireland and Malta allowed free entry at the ariport (all other EU nationals do require a visa);
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Visa Note
2. Nationals of Croatia, Czech Republic and Greece must obtain their visa before travel. All other EU nationals requiring a visa may buy it at port of entry.

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Private and Transit. £35 (single-entry); £60 (double and multiple-entry).

Validity
Six months from date of issue for a stay of maximum 30 days.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at high commission or embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required
Three, if submitted in person. Allow five for postal applications.

Overview

Vast lakes, rich wetlands and breathtaking African sunsets contribute to Zambia’s scenic splendour. A land blessed with 17 waterfalls including the spectacular Victoria Falls, the country attracts nature lovers and thrill seekers alike. The wild Zambezi River is perfect for adrenaline rush activities such as river rafting, canoeing safaris, river surfing and tiger fishing.

Zambia is the land of the legendary African walking safari. Big game, abundant birdlife and raw, pulsating wilderness are what visitors can expect to find. The Zambian government has long recognised the economic importance of its wildernesses and is acutely aware of environmental concerns: almost one-third of the country is given over to national parks and game reserves.

First colonised by the British South African Company in 1889, it was not until 1924, when the company ceded administrative control to the British Crown (whereupon it became the colony of Northern Rhodesia), that serious exploitation of the country’s main natural resource, copper, began. Though this could have made Zambia one of the continent’s richest countries, it is one of the world’s poorest.

Accommodation

Hotels
Accommodation in Zambia may be divided into four main categories: hotels, motels, lodges and camps; and two minor categories: government (GRZ)-hostels and camping/caravan sites. Zambia is a large, wild and, as yet, largely undeveloped country. Only the major tourist sites are fully prepared to cater for the needs of the visitor and payment is in hard currency, except at smaller establishments.

Hotels are concentrated around Lusaka, Livingstone and the Copperbelt region. Others are widely dispersed around the country along principal roads or near towns. It is advisable to book in advance and to obtain confirmation in writing. All bills are subject to a 10% service charge in lieu of tips and 20% sales tax. Tipping in hotels is not permitted by law.

Grading: Hotels are graded according to a 5-star system and range from an ungraded class to one 5-star hotel.

Lodges
All lodges and many camps in the parks are offered on a fully catered basis. As the quality of accommodation and associated facilities varies enormously from one place to another, visitors intending to stay should contact the relevant tour operator/tourist office for detailed information.

Budget
GRZ-hostels are available throughout the provinces. They have a small capacity, rising in exceptional cases to 24 rooms. Government rest houses are available in many centres but they are very basic.

Camping/Caravanning
Sites are available at most of the tourist centres, including several national parks. It is best to make reservations well in advance. If booking is more than four weeks in advance, some operators charge a 15% deposit. Prices may increase during peak periods. For further information, contact the Zambia National Tourist Board, who can supply a list of Zambian tour operators (see Contact Addresses).

Accommodation Information
Hotel and Catering Association of Zambia
PO Box 30815, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 252 779.
Website: www.zambiatourism.com

Business

Statistics
•GDP: US$11.2 billion (2007).
• Main imports: Machinery, transport equipment, petroleum products, fertislisers and foodstuffs.
• Main exports: Copper, cobalt, tobacco, flowers and cotton.
• Main trade partners: South Africa, Switzerland, UAE, China and UK.

Economy
The Zambian economy relies heavily on the country’s mineral wealth, particularly copper (of which Zambia is one of the world’s largest producers), and also cobalt and zinc. These account for the bulk of export earnings and provide essential raw materials for Zambia’s manufacturing industry, which accounts for over one-third of national output. Apart from raw material processing, the manufacturing sector includes vehicle assembly and oil refining as well as the production of fertilisers, textiles, construction materials and a variety of consumer products.

Despite the role played by industry (unusually high by African standards), export earnings were steadily declining throughout the 1990s, mainly as a result of persistently low commodity prices.

Agriculture produces 14% of GDP and employs 85% of the population. Maize and cattle are the main earners. Zambia’s hydroelectric projects have allowed it self-sufficiency in energy.

The economy grew by 5.3% in 2006, whilst inflation was at 10.7%.

Business Etiquette
Formal dress is acceptable for people at business meetings. English is widely used in business circles.

Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1300 and 1400-1700.

Business Contacts
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
PO Box 31968, Kwacha Annex, Cairo Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 228 301.

Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Showgrounds, Great East Road, Box 30844, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 252 483 or 253 020.
Website: www.zacci.org.zm

Zambia Investment Centre
PO Box 34580, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 254 241.

Mulungushi International Conference Centre
PO Box 33200, Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: (1) 290 506 or 291 229.

Climate

Although Zambia lies in the tropics, the height of the plateau ensures that the climate is seldom unpleasantly hot, except in the valleys. There are three seasons: the cool, dry winter season from May to September; the hot, dry season in October and November; and the rainy season, which is even hotter, from December to April.

Required Clothing
Lightweights or tropical with rainwear.

Communications

Telephone
Country code: 260. There are public telephones and most calls are made through a post office.

Mobile Telephone
Coverage is patchy in rural areas but good around Lusaka.

Internet
There are Internet cafes in Livingstone and Lusaka.

Media
State-run radio and TV services dominate Zambia’s broadcast media. Private radio stations offer little political reporting. Libel and security laws can be used by authorities to intimidate journalists, especially those reporting on corruption. Defaming the president is a crime.

Post
Airmail to Western Europe takes 7 to 14 days.

Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat 0800-1300 (closed Sunday and public holidays).

Press
•The Post is a private English paper.
• State-owned English newspapers include the Times of Zambia, Sunday Times of Zambia and Zambia Daily Mail.

Radio
•Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) is state run and operates three services.
• Other radio stations include Breeze FM, QFM, Radio Choice and Radio Phoenix.
• Radio Icengelo is church-owned and Yatsani Radio is a Catholic station.

Contact Addresses

High Commission for the Republic of Zambia in the UK
2 Palace Gate, Kensington, London W8 5NG, UK
Tel: (020) 7589 6655.
Website: www.zhcl.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 and 1400-1700; Mon-Fri 1000-1300 (visa section).

Zambia National Tourist Board in the UK
2 Palace Gate, Kensington, London W8 5NG, UK
Tel: (020) 7589 6655.
Website: www.zambiatourism.com

Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in the USA
2419 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 265 9717.
Website: www.zambiaembassy.org

Duty Free

The following items may be imported into Zambia by persons over 18 years without incurring customs duty:

• 400 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco.
• 2.5l beer, wine or spirits.

Getting Around

Getting Around By Air
Domestic carriers include Zambian Airways (Q3) (website: www.zambianairways.com), Avocet (website: www.avocet-charters.com) and Proflight (website: www.proflight-zambia.com). Charters operate domestic routes to destinations including Chipata, Kasaba Bay, Kasama, Kitwe, Livingstone, Lusaka, Mangu, Mfuwe, Ndola and Victoria Falls. There are over 120 other airports, aerodromes and airstrips in the country.

Getting Around by Water
Local ferries operate on all waterways. Contact local authorities for details.

Getting Around by Rail
Zambia has three main internal train lines, from Livingstone to Lusaka, from Lusaka to the Copperbelt, and from Kapiri Mposhi to the Northern border with Tanzania. The main train station is in Dedan Kamathi Road in central Lusaka, one road east of Cairo Road. There is a daily Kitwe–Lusaka–Lir stopping train. The Zambezi Express (tel: 228 023 from Lusaka) leaves Livingstone on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving in Lusaka the next morning.

Children under three years of age travel free, children between three and 15 years pay half price. There is first- and second-class accommodation and light refreshments are available on some services.

Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the left. There is a fairly good network of roads (38,763km/24,087 miles in total, of which 8,200km/5,095 miles is tarred), although they are often in poor condition.

Bus: The network of intercity bus services is run by private operators and Zambia Telecommunications(Zamtel) (website: www.zamtel.zm). The buses are clean, cheap and frequent. CR coach, linking Lusaka with Livingstone, Chipata, Ndola and Mongu should be booked well in advance. Other coach services are available, including Giraffe.

Car hire: Several firms operate in main centres. Information is available from the Zambia National Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses) or the Lusaka Bus Terminus on Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. Firms can also provide chauffeur-driven cars.

Regulations: It is an offence to use a mobile phone whilst driving. The government is also planning to introduce fines for anyone found smoking, eating or drinking whilst driving.

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. UK driving licences may be used for up to 90 days.

Getting Around Towns and Cities
Bus services in Lusaka are provided by private minibuses and shared taxis. The buses are somewhat basic, and can become very crowded. Taxis are not metered and fares should be agreed in advance. It is advisable to negotiate a fare.

Journey Times
The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Lusaka to other major cities/towns in Zambia.

	Air	Road	Rail
Livingstone	1.20	6.30	11.00
Ndola	1.00	4.00	6.30
Kitwe	1.00	4.30	7.00
Mfuwe	1.30	-	-

Getting There

Getting There by Air
Zambia’s airlines are Aero Zambia(Z9) and Zambian Airways (Q3) (website: www.zambianairways.com). Carriers to Zambia also include Air Namibia (website: www.airnamibia.com.na).

Departure Tax
US$25. Transit passengers and children under two years are exempt.

Main Airports
Lusaka (LUN)is 26km (16 miles) east of the city (journey time – 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Airport and city bus services are available. Taxi service is also available to the city. Return is by prior arrangement with taxis (taxi fares are negotiable). Facilities: Outgoing duty-free shop, car hire, bank/bureau de change, restaurant and post office.

Mfuwe (MFU) is situated in the South Luangwa National Park, 1 hour 15 minutes’ flight from Lusaka International Airport. To/from the airport: Lodges and camps within the park provide airport transfers by prior arrangement.

Getting There by Water
There is a ferry crossing from Mpulungu across Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma in Tanzania and to Bujumbura in Burundi; and a service across the Zambezi from Kazungula to Botswana.

Getting There by Rail
There are two major rail routes linking Zambia with Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Zambia Railways serves Livingstone and has a connection across the Victoria Falls to Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe. There are two trains daily in either direction (journey time – 9 to 12 hours depending on whether the ordinary or express service is used). The trains have first-, second- and third-class carriages. Tanzania–Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) (website: www.tazara.co.tz; tel: +255 2226 2191) operates trains from Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Services are often suspended and it is advisable to check at the tourist office in Lusaka for details.

Getting There by Road
Coach and bus services are available to Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The main routes are from Zimbabwe via Chirundu or Kariba and Livingstone; from Botswana via Kasane and Kazungula; from Mozambique via Villa Gambito and Zumbo; from Tanzania via Nakonde; from Malawi via the Mchinga/Chipata border or further north at Nyika Plateau; and from the Democratic Republic of Congo via Lumbumbashi-Chingola road. Opening hours for road borders are from 0600-1800 (except for Victoria Falls which closes at 2000). A Temporary Import Permit is needed to bring a vehicle into Zambia.

Going Out

Food and Drink
Owing to the liberalisation of the economy, there is now plenty of food in the shops and supermarket chain Shoprite has meant that a much wider variety of goods are available. It is possible that only basic provisions will be on sale in smaller towns.

National specialities:
• Freshwater fish: bream from the Kafue, Luapula and Zambezi rivers.
• Nile perch and lake salmon can also be freshly caught.
•Nshima (ground maize porridge served with relish and meat or fish).

National drinks:
•Mosi and Rhino lager.
• Opaque beers such as Chibuku.
•Baobab White is made at a local craft bakery with the fruit from the baobab tree.

Tipping: A 10% sales tax is added to all bills. Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law but a 10% tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere.

Nightlife
Lusaka has dancing and floorshows in the main hotels, cinemas and theatres. The Copperbelt and Livingstone areas offer a variety of entertainments including casinos and nightclubs. Very popular among travellers are boat trips on the river with a few drinks.

Shopping
Lusaka has modern shops, supermarkets and open-air markets. Special purchases include African carvings, pottery and copperware, beadwork and local gemstones.

Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 and Sat 0800-1300 (some stay open until 1700).

Health

Vaccinations
Diphtheria - Yes
Hepatitis A - Yes
Malaria - Yes
Rabies - Sometimes
Tetanus - Yes
Typhoid - Yes
Yellow Fever - Sometimes


Health Care
Health service is not free. Adequate health care cannot be assured outside main towns. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies as they are limited in Zambia. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended and it should include emergency air evacuation coverage if you are spending time in remote parts of the country.

Key Facts

Central southern Africa.

Area
752,614 sq km (290,586 sq miles).

Population
11.9 million (UN estimate 2007).

Population Density
15.8 per sq km.

Capital
Lusaka. Population: 1 million (2005).

Government
Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1964.

Zambia is a vast plateau bordered by Angola to the west, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the north, Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south and the Caprivi Strip of Namibia to the southwest. The Zambezi River, together with Lake Kariba, forms the frontier with Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls, at the southern end of the manmade Lake Kariba, is one of the most spectacular sights in Africa (if not the world). In the east and northeast, the country rises to a plateau 1,200m (3,937ft) high, covered by deciduous savannah, small trees, grassy plains or marshland. The magnificent Luangwa and Kafue National Parks have some of the most prolific animal populations in Africa.

Language
English is the official language, but there are over 73 local dialects. The main languages are Bemba, Kaonde, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja and Tonga.

Religion
Around 30% of the population is Christian (Protestant and Roman Catholic), a smaller number are Muslim and Hindu, and a small minority have traditional animist beliefs.

Time
GMT + 2.

Social Conventions
African culture and traditions remain prominent and there are various customs, folklore and traditional crafts in the different regions. Traditional dancing is popular and there are many colourful annual ceremonies that take place throughout the country. Visitors to the outlying areas should expect to be met with curiosity. Shaking hands is the normal form of greeting. Gifts are often offered to visitors as a sign of gratitude, friendship or honour. One should never refuse a gift but accept it with both hands. Homosexuality is illegal; those caught engaging in homosexual acts can be sentenced to several years imprisonment.

Photography: Visitors are able to take photographs in most places but are advised to avoid military installations.

Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz.

Head of State
President Rupiah Banda (acting) since 2008.

Recent History
Following the death of President Levy Mwanawasa in Paris in August 2008, Vice President Rupiah Banda took over. Under the Zambian constitution, an election must be held within 90 days of the presidential office becoming vacant. Mr Banda is widely expected to call an early election.

In December 2001, the Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) candidate Levy Mwanawasa was installed as president. In the National Assembly, the MMD was returned as the largest party but, lacking an overall majority, rules in alliance with a group of smaller parties. Mr Mwanawasa has made the fight against corruption a centrepiece of his presidency. He was re-elected in 2006.

Money

Currency
Kwacha (ZMK) = 100 ngwee. Notes are in denominations of ZMK50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of ZMK10, 5 and 1, and 50 and 25 ngwee.

Currency Exchange
Exchange of foreign currency is carried out at authorised banks and bureaux de change.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Most hotels, restaurants, travel agents and bigger shops accept credit cards. ATMs are available within Lusaka and some of the major towns in Zambia. Standard Chartered and Barclays Bank have ATMs which accept Visa.

Traveller's Cheques
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Currency Restrictions
The import and export of local currency is limited to ZMK100. Import and export of foreign currency must not exceed US$10,000 or equivalent.

Banking Hours
Vary from bank to bank, but most are open Mon-Fri 0815-1430. Some banks are open 0815-1030 on the first and last Saturday of the month.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 7801.15 ZMK

1.00 USD = 5155 ZMK

1.00 EUR = 6460.71 ZMK

Currency conversion rates as of 18 July 2010

Public Holidays

Listed below are Public Holidays for the January 2010-December 2011 period.

Listed below are Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
9 Mar Youth Day.
10 Apr Good Friday.
13 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May African Freedom Day (Anniversary of the OAU's Foundation). 
6 Jul Heroes' Day. 
7 Jul Unity Day. 
3 Aug Farmers' Day.
3 Sep Levy Mwanawasa Day.
24 Oct Independence Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2010
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
10 Mar Youth Day.
2 Apr Good Friday.
5 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May African Freedom Day (Anniversary of the OAU's Foundation). 
5 Jul Heroes' Day. 
6 Jul Unity Day. 
2 Aug Farmers' Day.
3 Sep Levy Mwanawasa Day.
24 Oct Independence Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

Note
It is advisable to verify exact dates in advance.

Listed below are Public Holidays for the January 2010-December 2011 period.
1 JanNew Year's Day.
12 MarYouth Day.
2 AprGood Friday.
5 AprEaster Monday.
1 MayLabour Day.
25 MayAfrican Freedom Day (Anniversary of the OAU's Foundation).
5 JulHeroes' Day.
6 JulUnity Day.
2 AugFarmers' Day.
3 SepLevy Mwanawasa Day.
24 OctIndependence Day.
25 DecChristmas Day.
1 JanNew Year's Day.
12 MarYouth Day.
22 AprGood Friday.
25 AprEaster Monday.
1 MayLabour Day.
25 MayAfrican Freedom Day (Anniversary of the OAU's Foundation).
6 JulHeroes' Day.
7 JulUnity Day.
3 AugFarmers' Day.
3 SepLevy Mwanawasa Day.
24 OctIndependence Day.
25 DecChristmas Day.

Top Things To Do

Top Things To Do
• Stay in a lodge in the South Luangwa National Park (website: www.luangwa.net) amongst elephants, hippos, lions, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys and wild dogs with blossoming trees and exotic flowers forming the background.

• Explore one of Africa’s most spectacular surviving wilderness areas - the North Luangwa National Park (website: www.luangwa.net), covering 4,636 sq km (1,790 sq miles) and home to the beautiful Mwaleshi river, huge herds of buffalo and over 350 bird species.

• Go birdwatching in the exceptionally diverse Lochinvar National Park on the southern edge of the Kafue Flats, a wide floodplain of the Kafu river, famous for its large herds of lechwe, an antelope unique to the Kafue Flats.

• Enjoy the sandy shorelines of Lake Tanganyika in Sumbu National Park, where there arethree all-year beach resorts: at Kasaba, Ndole and Nkamba bays. The park’s spectacular sunsets are not to be missed.

• Find more animals in the Kasanka National Park, one of Zambia’s smaller parks, that encompasses eight lakes and four rivers, the largest being the beautiful Luwombwa. Attractive and diverse, it is home to specialised mammals, including the rare blue monkey, and birds.

• Take a canoe safari along the Zambezi River in theLower Zambezi National Park, 100km (62 miles) downstream of the Victoria Falls. Try fishing for tiger fish, bottle-nose fish or bream.

• Get adventurous in Livingstone, Zambia’s centre for adventure sports. Bungee jump off the 111m (364ft) bridge linking Zambia and Zimbabwe across the River Zambezi, or abseil or high-wire down or across the gorge.

• Go white-water rafting on theZambezi. Longer and quieter river trips usually follow the Victoria Falls-Lake Kariba itinerary, with Lake Kariba also offering the possibility to relax for a week on a luxurious houseboat.

See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.

Top Things To See

Top Things To See
• Watch the wildlife in the Kafue National Park, the second largest national park in the world. Noted for its beauty, the park is bisected by the Kafue River, which attracts hundreds of species of birds and offers good game fishing.

• Don't miss the astonishing Victoria Falls, on the southernmost edge of Zambia bordering Zimbabwe. They are the mightiest cataracts in the world - the 2.5km- (1.5-mile-) wide Zambezi River drops 100m (330ft) into a narrow chasm at a rate of 550 million litres every minute, with a spray that can be seen 30km (20 miles) away.

• See the attractions in the capital, Lusaka, including the Kabwata Cultural Village (devoted to the preservation of indigenous arts and crafts and displays of traditional dancing), the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the Munda Wanga Botanical Gardens and Zoo and the Lusaka National Museum.

• Visit the Copperbelt Museum in Ndola, an important commercial centre and the gateway to the mineral producing region of Zambia.

• Visit Kitwe, the second largest city in Zambia and a place that owes a lot of its importance to copper. See the Mindolo Dam which is 7km (4.5 miles) away and the Makwera Falls and Lake, located 9km (5.5 miles) from the city.

• Discover the discoverthe oldest copper mine in Zambia, in Luanshya.

• See what Livingstone, the ‘Tourist Capital of Zambia', has to offer - several luxury hotels, a casino, the Livingstone Museum, housing Livingstone memorabilia and anthropological exhibits, as well as the Railway Museum.

See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.

Travel Advice

Warning
Most visits to Zambia are trouble free.

Zambia’s next Presidential elections will be held in 2011. It is advised that you avoid any political rallies, demonstrations or large gatherings.

Any non-Zambian national overstaying their visa, not renewing their residence permit or working without a permit, including volunteer workers, risk arrest, imprisonment and deportation. A number of British nationals have recently been arrested and charged with immigration offences.

Travellers are advised to exercise caution when in the rural parts the parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly with the rural areas after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DRC. Travellers should also be aware that there is a risk of landmines on the Angola side of the Zambia/Angola border, as well as on the Zambia/Mozambique and Zamiba/DRC borders.

The threat from terrorism is low, but travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Since early January 2008, heavy rains across Zambia have resulted in some flooding, particularly in Southern Province. Road travel may be affected. Travellers should check local reports for more information.

Travellers should avoid taking pictures of sites deemed sensitive by the Zambian government, including power stations, army barracks, airports and government buildings. If in doubt, do not take pictures.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

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