The quieter side of the world's greatest waterfall — Zambia's Victoria Falls is the adventure side, with bungee jumping from the bridge, white-water rafting the Zambezi's gorges, and the Luangwa Valley's walking safaris.
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Population
- 19,693,423
- Area
- 752,614 km²
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Zambia Kwacha (ZMW)
- GDP
- $28,910M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
Annual visitors
502,000 (2020)
Safety
Moderate (5.2/100k)
Avg temp
22.2°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Landlocked
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Travel guide
Zambia offers travelers some of the world's best safari opportunities, a glimpse into "real Africa", and Victoria Falls, one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Best time to visit
May–October is the dry season — ideal for safari (South Luangwa best May–October) and Victoria Falls (June–September for full flow with spray). November–April is rainy season but Lower Zambezi canoeing is excellent then.
Visa
Citizens of US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most Western countries can obtain a KAZA Univisa (USD 50) covering both Zambia and Zimbabwe, or a single-entry Zambia visa on arrival.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (2)
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