Zambia travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Zambia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Zambia.

Zambia travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Zambia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Zambia - quick facts
Flight time✝ 14 hours
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) English, Bemba, Nyanja
Currency Zambian Kwacha
Electricity C + D + G plug (230V)
Driving side Left
Visa✝ Yes

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Zambia tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Zambia weather

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Zambia travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Zambia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Zambia.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Zambia travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Zambia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Zambia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Zambia covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Zambia with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Zambia FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Zambia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Zambia due to Covid-19?

Zambia is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Zambia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Zambia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Zambia from the UK?

The flight time to Zambia from the UK is typically 14 hours.

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What is the time difference between Zambia and the UK?

The time difference between Zambia and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Zambia?

The main languages spoken in Zambia are English, Bemba and Nyanja.

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What is the currency in Zambia?

The currency in Zambia is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMV).

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Which plugs are used in Zambia?

Zambia uses electrical plug type C + D + G (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Zambia?

They drive on the left side of the road in Zambia.

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Do you need a visa for Zambia?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Zambia.

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