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ZambiaZambia: Various travel information
How to get to ZambiaAirplane Direct flights from London, Frankfurt/Main, Vienna, Geneva and Zurich as well as from numerous African cities are guaranteed via the international airport of Lusaka, the most important in the country. Other airports are in Mfuwe, south of Luangwa National Park, and in Livingstone near Victoria Falls. If you want to visit the eastern parts of Zambia, you can also fly to Lilongwe in the neighboring country of Malawi and from there cross the border to Zambia. However, one should always remember that border crossings in Africa can often be very, very problematic. Ship An international ferry service to Tanzania is offered via Lake Tanganykia, which goes several times a week. In addition, you have to use the Caprivi Strip between Zambia and Namibia, you have to cross the Zambezi, which you either do with the ferry (for about 90 cents) or for about 40 cents with the help of one of the boys who translate you in their canoe. Railway A railway line runs from Livingstone over the Victoria Falls to Bulawayo and Harare in Zimbabwe. Another, somewhat more irregular connection exists between Kapiri-Mposhi (Zambia) and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. This route is always served on Tuesdays and Thursdays by the TAZARA railways. The stated driving time of 38 hours is rarely observed. Despite the sometimes very long travel times, traveling by train is not only very inexpensive, but also offers fantastic impressions of the African landscape. If you are traveling by train, you should definitely take enough water with you. It is also important not to miss the customs officers when you arrive, otherwise you will either be sent back to the border or have to pay a special tax. It is also interesting that immediately after crossing the border, the currency of the country from which you have just come is no longer accepted. If you don't have the new currency with you, you have to swap for black on the train at a very bad rate. Car traffic The main highways go from Zambia to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi and the DR Congo. However, it is not advisable to travel to the border regions to the DR Congo and Angola. The most used border crossings are Livingstone (from Zimbabwe), Chipata or Lundazi (from Malawi), Ndola (from the DR Congo), Katima Mulilo/Sesheke (from Namibia) and Kazungula (from Botswana). Bus traffic You can travel back and forth between Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Tanzania using international bus connections. Sometimes very long waiting times at the borders should be planned because the entire bus is often checked. Travel in the countryAirplane The domestic airline Proflight Zambia ensures flight connections within Zambia. The aircraft used are usually quite small, so you should get a seat in good time. You can also charter your own planes, which, with the appropriate group size, hardly makes a financial difference to the regular offer. Rail Some train connections that are independent of the TAZARA network exist in northern Zambia. The most important of these routes runs from Livingstone via Lusaka to Kitwe. Unfortunately, the cheap and reliable trains are also very slow. Minibus Driving a minibus is an exciting thing. With these stocked up and still hopelessly overcrowded vans you get a real Africa experience, especially since the vans are not approved, unsafe and not very comfortable. The little space is taken up not only by people, but also by luggage (katundu). Contact with other fellow travelers during the journey is made automatically. Bus The well-known large-capacity buses are also available in Zambia. They are far more reliable than minibuses and, by and large, are geared towards schedules. Tickets can also be bought in advance. Hitchhiking Hitchhiking is very popular in Zambia, but unfortunately it is also pure luck, because the volume of traffic is very low and so are the chances of being picked up. A small payment is also expected. To stop a car, you don't - as in Europe - hold your thumbs up, but pile your luggage next to the road, sit down in the shade and run with your arms, gesticulating wildly - moving your open palms to the ground - to be up Luggage as soon as you see or hear a car arriving. Roads and car traffic The road network has a length of about 7,000 km and is relatively well developed. Driving in Zambia is not endless fun, because many of the country's main roads are in a deplorable condition, have countless potholes and are partially washed away when the rainy season sets in. Outside of city centers, it is often unpaved roads that one has to deal with. They look stable, but the gravel loosens quickly and is often the cause of serious accidents. Towing services and ambulances are in short supply in the country. Car rental There are numerous car rental companies in Zambia, but they are usually quite expensive. Due to the poor road conditions, you should definitely rent a four-wheel drive car. An international driver's license is required for rental cars. Traffic rules There is left-hand traffic in Zambia. In order to avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, one should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. The maximum speeds shown can of course be reduced or increased by traffic signs. Regardless of the information provided here, it is advisable to obtain detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the traffic clubs in the country concerned. Top speeds
Blood alcohol limit There is no upper limit for blood alcohol in Zambia, only the message "Don't drink and drive" is given.
International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of Zambia is:
Tourist officeZambia National Tourist Board Lusaka Square, Cairo Rd. PO Box 30017 Zambia Tel: 00260 - (0) 211 - 22 90 87/90 Email: [email protected] www.zambiatourism.com Zambia: entry and exit regulations Formalities, visasGerman citizens need a valid passport, a visa and a return or onward ticket for a stay of up to three months in Zambia. Important The issue of a 90-day visa by the Zambian embassy in Berlin does not mean that you are granted a three-month stay. It is essential to ensure that the desired length of stay is entered in the passport at the border crossing point. Since a maximum of 30 days is generally allowed there, the extension must be requested from the immigration authorities in good time. Single-entry visas can also be extended with a "re-entry permit". An attempt to leave the country with an expired visa leads to difficulties, e.g. U. up to a temporary detention. Visa department of the Embassy of Zambia Axel-Springer-Straße 54 A 10117 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 206 29 40 Email: [email protected] www.sambia-botschaft.de Currency National currency The national currency of Zambia is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMK) 1 Kwacha = 100 Ngwee Import and export
Were Inexpensive goods, souvenirs In Zambia , tourists like to buy wood carvings, ceramic articles, copper goods, pearl jewelry and precious stones. Import and export of goods The following articles can be imported into Zambia duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 450 g tobacco and an opened bottle with alcoholic beverage. For video cameras, musical instruments and other luxury goods, a temporary import document must be filled out, which must be presented together with the items on departure. An export license is required for hunting trophies such as teeth, bones, horns, (turtles) shells, skins, feathers, etc. Zambia: travel medicine, vaccinations, and warningsInfectious DiseasesThe following infectious diseases can be expected in Zambia:
Vaccination recommendations
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when entering or staying in the country. Malaria prophylaxis When traveling in the country, it is strongly advised to undergo malaria prophylaxis. However, if the side effects seem questionable to you, you should at least have a "stand-by preparation" with you. Zambia: Diplomatic missionsVisit Countryaah for a full list of Zambia embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of Zambia in Germany Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Berlin The Zambian Embassy is located exactly opposite the Marriott Hotel in Axel-Springer-Strasse and only a few 100 meters from the Springer high-rise. The Uganda Embassy is located in the same building. The building originally dates back to before World War II and was used by the GDR publisher Volk und Wissen until the fall of the Berlin Wall. After the fall of the Wall, the building was redesigned and got its current appearance. The embassies of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Mauritania are located in the same building - but with a separate entrance on Kommandantenstrasse. Axel-Springer-Strasse 54a 10117 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 206 29 40 Email: [email protected] Web: www.zambiaembassy.de
German representations in Zambia Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lusaka 5209, United Nations Avenue Lusaka : Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany PO Box 50120 15101 Ridgeway Lusaka, Zambia Tel: 00260 - (0) 1 - 25 06 44 00260 - (0) 1 - 25 12 59/62 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lusaka.diplo.de Austrian representations in Zambia Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Austria in Lusaka 74 Independence Avenue, Galaunia Farms Limited Mpile Office Park Lusaka Tel: 00260 - (0) 1 - 22 95 56, 22 91 90 Email: [email protected] Representations of Zambia in Austria Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Vienna Hoyosgasse 5 1040 Vienna Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 503 59 79 E-Mail: [email protected] www.sambia.co.at Swiss representations in Zambia Consulate of the Swiss Confederation in Lusaka c/o Electrical Maintenance Lusaka Ltd. Luanshya Road-East End Lusaka 10101 Tel: 00260 - (0) 211- 22 38 38 00 260 - (0) 211- 23 53 65 Email: [email protected] Representations of Zambia in Switzerland Responsible is the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Paris Avenue de Tourville 18 75007 Paris Tel: 0033 (0) 1 - 56 88 12 70 0033 (0) 1 - 56 88 12 72 Email: [email protected]
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