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Getting Around by Air
Domestic carriers include Zambian Airways (Q3) (website: www.zambianairways.com), Avocet (website: www.avocet-charters.com) and Proflight (website: www.proflight-zambia.com). Charters operate domestic routes to destinations including Chipata, Kasaba Bay, Kasama, Kitwe, Livingstone, Lusaka, Mangu, Mfuwe, Ndola and Victoria Falls. There are over 120 other airports, aerodromes and airstrips in the country.
Departure Tax
ZMK25,400 (US$8).
Getting Around by Water
Local ferries operate on all waterways. Contact local authorities for details.
Getting Around by Rail
Zambia has three main internal train lines, from Livingstone to Lusaka, from Lusaka to the Copperbelt, and from Kapiri Mposhi to the Northern border with Tanzania. The main train station is in Dedan Kamathi Road in central Lusaka, one road east of Cairo Road. There is a daily Kitwe–Lusaka–Lir stopping train. The Zambezi Express (tel: 228 023 from Lusaka) leaves Livingstone on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving in Lusaka the next morning.
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.
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
Traffic drives on the left. There is a fairly good network of roads (38,763km/24,087 miles in total, of which 8,200km/5,095 miles is tarred), although they are often in poor condition.
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.
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
Bus services in Lusaka are provided by private minibuses and shared taxis. The buses are somewhat basic, and can become very crowded. Taxis are not metered and fares should be agreed in advance. It is advisable to negotiate a fare.
Journey Times
The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Lusaka to other major cities/towns in Zambia.
| 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 | - | - |