Zambia Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Children under three years of age travel free, children between three and 15 years pay half price. There is first- and second-class accommodation and light refreshments are available on some services.
Getting Around by Road
Bus: The network of intercity bus services is run by private operators and Zambia Telecommunications (Zamtel) (website: www.zamtel.zm). The buses are clean, cheap and frequent. CR coach, linking Lusaka with Livingstone, Chipata, Ndola and Mongu should be booked well in advance. Other coach services are available, including Giraffe.
Car hire: Several firms operate in main centres. Information is available from the Zambia National Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses) or the Lusaka Bus Terminus on Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. Firms can also provide chauffeur-driven cars.
Regulations: It is an offence to use a mobile phone whilst driving. The government is also planning to introduce fines for anyone found smoking, eating or drinking whilst driving.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. UK driving licences may be used for up to 90 days.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Livingstone | 1.20 | 6.30 | 11.00 |
| Ndola | 1.00 | 4.00 | 6.30 |
| Kitwe | 1.00 | 4.30 | 7.00 |
| Mfuwe | 1.30 | - | - |
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