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| Dialling code |
(+260) |
| Time |
UT+2 |
| Capital |
Lusaka |
| Currency |
Kwacha (ZMK)
The unit of currency is the Kwacha. Visitors are allowed any sum
of foreign exchange as long as it is declared upon arrival. Major
internationla currencies will be accepted by banks and vforeign
exchange bureaux |
| Voltage |
240 volts Ac, 50HZ |
| Climate |
The summer (Oct &
Nov) is hot and dry (19c-32c), winter (May to Sept) is cool and
dry (10c-25c) and the rainy season (Dec-April) |
| What to wear |
Very light clothing,
with a light raincoat for the rainy season. |
| Airport
departure tax |
International US Dollars
20.00 |
| Public
holidays |
1 Jan; 12,28-31
March;1,25 May;7,8 June;1st Tuesday of July;24 Oct;25-26 Dec. |
| Car
rental |
Avis & Imperial at
Ndola Airport |
| Health
Requirements |
Zambia authorities
require Yellow Fever and Cholera incoulation certificates if
visitors have passed through any infected areas. A course of
antimaleria tablets, commencing two weeks before travel, is
strongly advised, particularly fot those visitng the game
reserves.
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| Visa/Entry guide |
Citizens of the United
States, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and most other nations
of the world, including South Africa, may obtain a special tourist
visa at any Zambian port of entry without previous application
provided they are a group with prior arrangements made through a
tour operator or travel agent in Zambia.
Individual tourists are advised to apply for visas wel in
advance.
Zambian High Commission
1159 Ziervogel Street,
Cnr. Hamilton Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria
R.S.A.
Tel: (+27 12 ) 326 1847, 326 1859
Fax: (+27 12) 326 0263
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