Where to go in Zambia
Zambia travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 14 hours
- Recommended airlines: Kenya Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airlines
- Currency: Zambian Kwacha
- Tipping guideline: 10% or more
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a high risk of malaria in Zambia. There is a low potential for exposure to yellow fever in parts of Zambia and there is a certificate requirement. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Lusaka
- Population: 2.11347e+007
- National languages: English, Bem
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, and G, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Zambia if you have a British passport and are travelling for tourism - for a maximum of 90 days
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