Zambia Travel Forum

Hi, I'm planning being part of the solution to the world's AIDS crisis, therefore have ideas to engage in some research/ do some clinical work in lusaka, zambia. It would be nice to meet some individuals in Zambia. Is anyone planning on traveling to lusaka in the summer 2007. Also, can anyone provide me some information on 1 bedroom apartments in lusaka and how would i go about arranging this.. thanks a bunch

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We are staying at Zambezi sun resort and have read on some other sites any other "plastic"other than Visa is not acceptable! Does anyone have any experience of this...we have US dollars we will be taking but will have our cards too...if I offered to pay by for example Mastercard, is there a possibility this will be refused?

Any help would be appreciated.

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We are staying at Zambezi Sun hotel in june, which is on the zambian side of vic falls. We are currently establishing what vacs we need for our trip which takes in Cape Town and Kruger first. We are flying from SA to Zambia via Zimbabwe rather than direct to Livingstone.

Our medical clinic said we didnt need vac for yellow fever, but a post on another forum said you did! Has anyone any experience or confirmation or indeed travelled this way?...what we dont want is some hassle at Zimbabwe airport on way back from Zambia asking for yellow fever certificate. If was needed prefer it done in uk, rather than zimbabwe airport....any advice would be most useful.

Thanks

We are looking to travel to Lubumbashi, DRC. We thought the best way to get there would be to fly into Lusaka, Zambia and travel across the border. That way we could also visit Zambia a little. Does anyone know the cheapest way to fly in? We would be flying from US/Canada. We had thought November, but flights seem to be pricier. When is it cheapest to go? Would it be less expensive to go via Europe? What visas should we plan on getting? Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated!

Hi,

I am trying to decide whether to stay at the Zambezi Waterfront or Jolly Boy. I have heard good reviews but does anything have anythnig negative to say i.e rooms are grubby, people room, tours organised at once place is more expense then the other etc.

hi everybody!
i am working on a (possibly crazy!) plan to travel overland all the way from cape town to nairobi, or opossite, in about 5 weeks time, stoping only at major sites, using mainly public transportation, around augoust.
main 'targets' are:

-cape town
-sand dunes in namibia
-okavango delta
-victoria falls
-zambezi river
-zanzibar
-serengeti np
-masai mara np

do you think it is doable in this length of time? (limit from my boss!)
any ideas, sugestions -on rather tight budget basis- are absolutely usefull to me
i know it sounds 'mission impossible' but i hope you can help
thank you very much
nikos

Can anyone help me? I am wanting to take a small group - probably up to 8 people - some couples, to Ndola in April 07.
We are wanting good cheap clean accommodation for approximately 5 days.
We also want to take them on a 2-3 day safari from there if possible.

Does anybody have information on prices/timetable for train/bus transport between lusaka and livingstone??

Hi everybody!
Does anybody know if it is possible to go with public transport from Lusaka to Lake Tanganyika (and hopefully to Kigoma)? How long does it take? Does it make sense to book a tour or a guide or something?
Thank you!
Mirko

We will be staying at the Royal Livingston from 1 dec 2006 for 2 nights.

Could you please tell me where we could expierance the african Boma, and how far from the hitel this is.
Also am I able to book ahead.

Is there a cheap way to fly from Nairobi to the Victoria Falls area? I'd prefer to get straight to the falls but i'm not sure if you can. Kenya Airways has flights one-way for about $550 to Lusaka but i'm looking for something cheaper than that.

Is that even possible?

Thanks!

I might need to move to Lusaka for two years and just wondered if it is possible to share a house in Lusaka.
Can anyone provide me with information of house/flat/apartments to share?

Thank you very much,
Julia

I would like to know the bus information and train information from Lusaka to Livingstone around Feb 2007. How much would it be and how reliable is the service? Also how to book it in advance? Thanks

I am an Aussie contemplating accepting a job offer in Lusaka.
I have spent some time in SA and, in certain areas, did not feel safe.
As I am a single female (50) I would like to know the safest place in Lusaka for me to reside. I wish to sleep easy each night.
Is it cheaper to buy a car or take cabs?
Is it safe to drive alone in Lusaka?
Is it safe to visit and shop alone in Lusaka?
Is it safe to be out at night in Lusaka?
Can someone (who has done this themselves) please tell me how difficult it is to conduct business in Lusaka i.e. lease office premises, install internet connection and fax line, purchase fax, PC, etc.
And - food! Is it safe to eat local food and drink the water? I remember falling horribly ill in SA after eating at a 5-star hotel restaurant and NEVER wish to experience that again!
I would really appreciate your response.
Cheers,
Linda

Hi i am hoping to spend part of my gap year in Zambia next year. The project has been planned but i have to arrange my own flight! I have been given two options:
1) fly to Lusaka and transfer to Livingstone by way of AirZambia
2) fly to Jo'burg and connect to Livingstone from there

What is best and cheapest?
Also when is the time of year to fly to Zambia for someone on a budget?

Thanks - Hayley

Hi i am hoping to spend part of my gap year in Zambia next year. The project has been planned but i have to arrange my own flight! I

Hello I am visiting Ndola in Zambia soon and i would like to goto Lubumbashi in DR congo, is it possible to drive over the border from Zambia into Congo, and do I need to have a visa , or can I get a visa at the Border thanks

wisheywashey@hotmail.com

Hello- travellers!

I have a problem: can anybody give me a good company name for renting a 4x4 wheicle (normaly priced, of course)- the best will be Toyota landcruiser or simmilar with high distance from ground (we don't need "metal brand new car with spoilers etc.)- if you ever make a trip thru rough (in our case read watter-overflowed-we wanna be there in march...)country or N.P. you probbably know why...? Can we also "rent" a driwer (of course we pay food and acc. - that's we discouss lather? The "renting place is Lusaka, Kitwe, Chinp. Orpganage, than to Kafue N.P. via Kasempa- and the trip finished in Livingstone (totaly ap. 7 days...).

Also- if you have interest- there are still 2 places...


Thank's
Martin

P.S. I already contact Avis- but- their wheicle- I don't know...

I am thinking of taking a trip to Zambia in september and I have a few questions, Firstly, I am an Irish citizen, do I have to get a visa before flying to Zambia or can I get one when I land in Lusaka, I wish to get to ndola anyone know what options are available for travel?, also is it possible to fly to Lubumbashi DR Congo from Ndola? and back, I appreciate any input you all may have
Thanks
Shane

Has anyone had problems with existing Zambia? Twice we've been scammed for money at the Lusaka airport by the immigration officers who stated we had over-stayed out visit. When you enter the country they write the date you are leaving on your passport stamp. They should get the date from the immigration form you fill out. They have shorted us 3 days twice now, once in 2000 and again last week. We have talked to others who have had this happen and the request is for $200-350 US. Make sure when you enter Zambia you check the date written in your passport before walking away from the immigration officer. If you encounter this problem because you forgot to check your dates, ask for the airport manager.

Do you know if a public bus or tourist bus is available from Lusaka to Karibe. I arrive in Lusaka at 1pm on September 14th and I need to get to Karibe that same day, because I have a canoe safari the next day up to Mana Pools for 4 days and 3 nights. Then I return from Karibe to Lusaka on the 18th departing Karibe around noon or so. If you know of a cheaper way to go between these places, and the schedules, I would appreciate your help.
Thanks
Matt

Friends,

I'm considering coming to Lusaka as a volunteer for an orphanage there, and also to investigate the possibility of importing native handcrafts. I can't seem to find information about the cost of living in Lusaka, ie, are there reasonable apartments and rooms for rent, and what is a standard rental for foreigners or expatriates there who are not at all interested in "luxury" accommodations, but would appreciate clean and comfortable.

I'm also curious about the general weather in Lusaka, average temperatures, and whether air pollution is a problem.

With thanks for any information, Lauren

Friends,

I may relocate myself to Luska, Need to know some information.

1.Is the place safe to stay with baby and wife?
2.What is the saving potential with a monthly salary of 4000 USD with if housing provided by company.
3. hows the social life in Lusaka?

Please help me to take an healthy decision for myself.

Regards

Krish

Advice needed please!!!
My husband and myself will be vising the Victoria Falls at the end of May.
I have heard that the local people like to barter for their crafts.
My question is what types of things do they like to bargin for. I have heard tee shirts are a big thing... also pens... or have I been misinformed.
Can anyone suggest smaller type items that they could use to make their life a little easier.. (have to consider packing)
Thanks

Hello,

I'm planning to travel to Zambia to see my friend to Lusaka. I have two little children (age 3 and 6). I would like to know what it would be like to travel there with children - what I should pay attention to and what things there are worth to see.

Thanks in advance,
Sophia

Does anyone know the best way to get from the Victoria Falls, Livingstone area down to Capetown? It looks like we'll probably have to pass through Namibia. Has anyone done this trip before? Is there anything we must see in Namibia on our way south?

cheers

I have planned a 24-day trip to Tanzania, So. Africa, Zambia, and Mauritius starting Aug 25. It would be nice to have someone join me for all or part of the trip. If the dates/locations sound good to you, email me and I will send you the full itinerary. kelleeoo@aol.com

I will be in Livingstone for a short time in Sept. I don't have much free time, but would like to visit an orphanage. Most volunteer organizations require a long term committment. Does anyone know of an orphanage that allows someone to visit for a day or a few hours to volunteer/donate?

Does anybody know where to find accommodation in Lusaka? I will be living there for 4.5 months and prefer to share a place with flat mates. Nothing luxurious. Otherwise a small apartment would be good too. I cannot afford that much since I am a student. I would appreciate any help and advice. Thanks!

Hi Guy

Well there is a special through my work that`s running for staff. Its 2 nights to the Vic Falls ,You stay at the Royal Livingstone Hotel at the Zambezi Sun and all the activities is Half Price.

These are the list of activities :
- Game Drives
- Mukuni Village Tours
- Falls Tour
- Chobe National Park
Helicopters ( heli flips only)
African Queen River Boat
Horse safari
Quads Bikes
Bundu - Rafting
Safpar - Rafting

I just want to know is 2 days at the Falls to little or will it be ok and which of these activites do you guys recommend if you have done some of them.