Zambia

Zambia drives on the left.

Banks open between 08:15 am and 03:30 pm from Monday to Friday. Some banks open every first Saturday of the month.

Two hours ahead of GMT. Zambia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Travellers to Zambia will be accorded an opportunity to enjoy both local and international cuisine offered by many excellent restaurant.

Greet people with a handshake. Use your right hand for giving and receiving. Dress modestly outside tourist areas.

For walking safaris - light neutral coloured clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a warm jacket for evenings and early mornings and a wide brimmed hat are recommended. For water activities, nylon water sandals are ideal.

Fixed and mobile line communications are widely available throughout the country. The mobile service provided uses 4G technology. Zambia is divided into 118 districts and communication facilities including internet facilities are available in most of the areas.

Electricity is supplied at 220/240 running at 50Hz. Both three-pin British type (Type G) and Euro plug (Type C) can be used.

Duty-free allowances are 400 cigarettes or 500 grams of tobacco, one-litre bottle of spirits and one-litre bottle of wine. There is no restriction on exporting normal souvenirs, such as baskets, carvings, but you will need a special permit for game trophies. Do not be tempted to buy products derived from endangered species (e.g ivory).

Baggage allowance on domestic flights is 15 kilos on checked-in bags.

Tourists should familiarize themselves with basic customs and tradition. Knowing a few rules of etiquette shows respect and avoids misunderstandings. Zambia is an exotic country to visit with friendly and hospitable people. Greetings in Zambia are generally done with a handshake. Even with business interactions there is a gentle handshake and friendly chit-chat before working. When people get to know each other, it is common to greet with a two cheeked kiss. Visitors should be mindful of what is considered to be the most appropriate attire. Although within the confines of a resort, Western beachwear such as bikinis, shorts and miniskirts are generally accepted, when venturing outside you should always make sure that you are suitably dressed. It is very important to understand the way in which you are expected to interact with members of the same and opposite sex. For instance, you should not kiss or make any body contact with a member of the opposite sex. Any displays of affection should be kept to an absolute minimum in public.

By Air: Non-stop flights from London, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis Abba. Zambia has four international Airports in Lusaka the capital, Livingstone, Ndola and Mfuwe. By Road: Zambia is accessible through Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania on good tarred roads. Scheduled coaches operate daily. By Train: Zambia is connected to Tanzania by railway and the TAZARA train operates an express service three times weekly between the two countries.

One of the most intense experinces that can be imagined! its a wild rollercoaster journey rafting from the base of Victoria Falls through the Batoka Gorge. There are 13 thundering rapids when the river is high, usually March to July. Once the water level drops then the full 23 rapids can be done. This adventure can be taken either half or full day.

Ever imagined walking with a lion? Bring your imagination alive in Zambia where you will walk with lions the same way you do with fellow human beings.

Another great adventure, negotiating rapids with a seasoned white-water rafting guide! For a more sedate experience, guide canoeing is just the ticket. Visitors can glide along the Zambezi and take in the beautiful scenery, skirt islands and watch the wildlife.

Slide on a boogie board down the rapids of the Zambezi River. It is a lot fun and rewarding too.

Offers unique, inhibited and literally breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls and the spectacular gorge that the Zambezi has carved into the surrounding landscape over thousands of years.

Take a thrill ride in hi-speed jet-propelled boats over the rapids on the Zambezi River.

The horse trails are a delight through wonderful scenery including river crossings and camping out if a 2 hour ride is not enough.

Bring you close to the elephants - interacting with them before taking a back ride into the bush.

Take a leap of faith from the highest bridge jump in the world! The Victoria Falls is 111 metres high and spans the Batoka Gorge, with the mighty Zambezi River right below.

These offer a great alternative to land based safaris and no real boating skills or experience are necessary. Canoeing brings one closer to wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles and elephants.

Boost your adrenalin levels by abseiling down the gorge, high wiring, gorge swinging and rap jumping with a safety harness and as much courage as can be mastered. Visitors can spend the whole day doing them all for maximum fun.