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ACCOMMODATION || BANKS || BORDER POSTS || BEST TIME TO GO || CLIMATE || CLOTHING || COMMUNICATION || CREDIT CARDS || CURRENCY || ELECTRICITY || ENTRY REQUIREMENTS || HEALTH REQUIREMENTS || INSURANCE || LANGUAGES || MALARIA || NATIONAL PARKS & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS || PHOTOGRAPHY || ROAD CONDITIONS || TOURISM SEASONS || TRAVEL INSURANCE || VISAS || WATER

Capital : Lusaka
Independence : 1964
Time : GMT + 2

Population : Approximately 8 million
Area : 750 000 sq. km
Currency : Kwacha

BANKS
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BORDER POSTS

BEST TIME TO GO
Generally the cool, dry season between May and October is the best for paying a visit. Game viewing improves as the bush thins and dries peaking in October. The country is at its most beautiful in the summer when it is green and the vegetation luxuriant.

CLIMATE
Summer: October and November is hot and dry (19°C - 32°C)
Winter: May to September is cool and dry (10°C - 25°C)
Rainy Season: December to April.

There are three seasons: the cool, dry winter season from May to September, the hot, dry season in October and November and the hotter, rainy season between December and April. In the rainy season it is often impossible to travel in many areas of the country especially in national parks where untarred roads become impassable even to four-wheel-drive vehicles. In winter nights are cold. October is known as suicide month in the Zambezi and Luangwa valleys where it is very hot and dry.
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CLOTHING
Very light clothing, with a light raincoat for the rainy season.

VERY IMPORTANT : if you are going on safari, remember that packing space is limited on all modes of safari transport so you will need to restrict your luggage to 10-12kg (packed in a soft bag) plus a reasonable amount of camera equipment.
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COMMUNICATION

CREDIT CARDS
American Express credit cards are widely accepted. There is limited acceptance of other cards.
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CURRENCY
The unit of currency is the Kwacha which is made up of 100 Ngwee. The import of foreign currency is limited to K1,000. There is free import of foreign currency subject to declaration on arrival. The export of foreign currency is carried out at banks and local bureaux de change.

ELECTRICITY
220/240 Volts AC, 50Hz.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For those needing visas, 3 fully completed applicatioonf forms need to be filled in, 3 passport photos and cnfirmation oof flight booking r cpies f air tickets and lettters f introduction by business partners or relatives.
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
You are required to have a yellow fever certificate for Northern &Western Zambia. Malaria - High risk all year. Hepatitis A&B - Tetanus: Immunisation recommended.

Warning: Although there are no requirements or recommendations from the WHO or the South African Heath Authorities regarding Cholera vaccinations, reports have brought up the fact that certain immigration authorities are insisting on Cholera certificates and injecting travellers with "Cholera Vaccine" for which they are charging US$50. Travellers who refuse to be 'vaccinated' are denied entry. Also note that these 'vaccinations' are administered under less than sterile conditions. Mostly when travelling by road.

See also Center for Disease Control
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INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance which includes curtailment and cancellation cover, upon confirming your booking.

If you are coming on safari with Afro Ventures, you will automatically be covered by their Emergency Evacuation Insurance, underwritten by Europe Assistance. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary and/or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is an evacuation insurance only and does not replace the normal travel insurance which you must purchase.

LANGUAGES
Seventy-three different dialects are spoken in Zambia. English is, however, the official language and is spoken throughout the country. Bemba is the most widely spoken indigenous language. Others are Kaonde, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja and Tonga. Your safari will be conducted in English.
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MALARIA
See HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

NATIONAL PARKS & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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PHOTOGRAPHY
Film is available at most game lodges, but stocks are usually small and of the common sizes only.

For game and bird photography a telephoto lens of between 200 and 300mm is strongly recommended. Larger lenses which require a tripod are generally impractical for game photography from vehicles, as are double lens reflex cameras. A lens hood and ultra violet filter are advisable and a dust cover (plastic bag) is essential. Remember to bring spare batteries for your camera as these are seldom available on safari. Binoculars are invaluable for bird and game viewing.
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ROAD CONDITIONS
The majority of Zambia's roads are negotiable by ordinary car but a four-wheel-drive is recommended to cope with the roads which are not well maintained. In the game reserves and western Zambia a fur-wheel-drive vehicle is essential. Traffic drives n the left.

TOURISM SEASONS

See BEST TIME TO GO.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
See INSURANCE

VISAS

Visa abolition agreements:
Nationals of Romania, Ireland and Yugoslavia do not require visas.

Reciprocal visas:
India, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Papua new Guinea, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, New Zealand, UK and Malasia. Nigerians and Ghanians will have gratis visas.

Commonwealth member countries:
The following will not require visas: Antigua and Atibabu, Australia, Bahamas, barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Avry, St Vincent, Seychelles, Solomon Island, Singapore, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Somoa, Namibia, RSA, Mozambique, St Lucia and Zimbabwe.

Nordic Countries:
Danish nationals require a visa. Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish nationals will be issued gratis visas by Missions abroad and ports of entry.

USA Nationals:
Will be issued with a multiple entry visa valid for 3 years.

BRITISH Nationals:
Do require a visa including children under or above the age of 16 years.

Also See ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

WATER
Do not drink any water unless it is boiled or bottled.
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