Zambia

Zambia Travel Guide

Zambia welcomed approximately 2.20 million international tourists in 2024—up from ~1.39M in 2023—and continues growing as a wildlife and adventure destination.

  • Capital: Lusaka
  • Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
  • Visa on Arrival
  • Best: Spring (November–March), Summer (June–October)

About Zambia

Zambia welcomed approximately 2.20 million international tourists in 2024—up from ~1.39M in 2023—and continues growing as a wildlife and adventure destination.

Quick facts

capital
Lusaka
currency
Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
language
English
population
19 million
intl arrivals
~2.20 M
domestic tourists
~0.53 M

Best time to visit

Spring
November–March
Green season with fewer crowds
Summer
June–October
Dry season ideal for safaris and waterfall viewing
Autumn
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Zambia trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

Top attractions in Zambia

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Victoria Falls (Zambian side)

Spectacular waterfall & adventure gateway

South Luangwa National Park

Big game safari destination

Lake Kariba

Large reservoir & fishing area

Cities in Zambia

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

We build Zambia trips to order

We have not published a fixed Zambia itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

Practical information

Tourism Growth

YoY increase
~58%
Eco-tourism support
Strong government & infrastructure support

Safety

General
Generally safe; caution in remote areas

Zambia: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

The seasons we usually recommend are Spring (November–March), Summer (June–October). Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window or suggest a better one.

Visa on Arrival. Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

It depends entirely on your dates, hotel category and how many of you are travelling, so we quote live rather than publish a figure that would be out of date. Send us your dates and you will normally have a costed itinerary the same working day, free and with no obligation.

Ready to explore Zambia?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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