Zambia
Zambia gives us 28 places and 25 of them are nature and walks.
Quick facts about Zambia
Best time to visitApril – July
CurrencyZambian Kwacha
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneCAT (UTC+2)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenHigh (EF EPI #27)
Tours & tickets in Zambia
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Travel essentials for Zambia
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryIfisashi and Nshima
CapitalLusaka
Plug typesEuroplug, BS 1363
DrivingDrive on the left
Emergency number999
Calling code+260
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population19,610,769
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Zambia
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the left
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 999
Useful infoCalling code +260
3Zambia with kids – highlights
Why families love Zambia
Livingstone carries 2 of the places we cover and everywhere else has 1, so coverage is thin and spread wide. Comfortable months are apr through jul, which is the dry season.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: high
Food to tryIfisashi and Nshima
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Zambia
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