Zambia Tours | Alpha-Zulu Africa Travel

Zambia, a landlocked country in the heart of Africa is probably one of the continent’s “rough diamonds”. It is relatively undeveloped. Yet it boasts some of the most amazing natural sights in the world. The best known if these is the majestic Victoria Falls, which Zambia shares with Zimbabwe. In the same region, also shared with Zimbabwe, are Lake Kariba and the Lower Zambezi National Park in Southeastern Zambia. The Zambezi River is an angler’s dream and fishermen from all over the world to try to catch rare fish such as the triggerfish or the giant vundu. Zambia is also a birdwatcher’s paradise and has a fabulous diversity of birds. Finally the country also has some of the continent’s best wildlife parks.
Zambia can be a challenge for independent travelers, for distances are large, the infrastructure poor and public transport difficult, and only the main towns of Lusaka and Livingstone enjoy modern amenities. But for those who want to discover the yet unspoiled “real Africa”, this country is an invitation to adventure. If you like a place that is not yet westernized and where there are few tourists, Zambia is the country to visit.

Geography

State in south-central Africa, which has no outlet to the sea, It borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the North, Tanzania to the North-East, Malawi to the East, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the South, and Angola to the West. Zambia is located mostly on the plateau. Pool flowing along the Western and southern boundaries of the country, the Zambezi River covers about three-fourths of the country's territory, the rest belongs to the Congo River basin. On the border with Zambia Zimbabwe falls are located on the Zambezi River, the number of the famous Victoria Falls. Christians-75% of the population, although many combine Christianity with traditional local animistic cults, about 17 % - are Muslims.

Customs

Import of foreign currency is unlimited (Declaration is obligatory). Allowed to export imported foreign currency, import and export of national currency is limited. Duty-free import of cigarettes-up to 200 PCs. or tobacco-450 Gr., spirits-1 bottle (it was bottled), food, items and things house wares-within personal needs. Importation of firearms and drugs is prohibited. Exportation of precious and semiprecious stones in raw form, ivory-1 PCs. (you need permission from the authorities), the skins of wild animals, souvenir coins (if there is an account of the specially authorized stores).

Currency

International name: ZMK.
Zambian kwacha equals 100 Naye paise. Current banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000 and 50000 kwacha. Coins: 25 and 50 Naye paise, as well as the 1, 5 and 10 kwacha. Currency exchange can be made in banks and exchange offices, as well as at major hotels and at the airport. Forex bureaus often offer better exchange rates than banks. Banking services are readily available in all major cities of the country, and do not cause complications. Credit cards Visa, MasterCard, Access, American Express, Diners Club and traveler’s cheques are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants in Lusaka, but use them in other cities, causing a lot of difficulties.

Security

The whole Zambia is a very safe country, though in cities and tourist areas there is always a chance of becoming a victim of burglars or scam. You can reduce your risk, not forgetting the reasonable precautions: keep your passport and big money in the safe at the hotel, for example. In addition, one should not drink water from the tap, having sex without a condom, wearing sleeveless shirts under the scorching sun or leave Windows open at night — there is a risk of being bitten the malaria mosquito. Take anti-malarial tablets.

Climate

Climate is mild equatorial. - From May to August (winter), hot and dry - from September to November (spring), warm and humid - from December to April (summer), cold and dry three seasons are clearly different. The national average temperature fluctuates during the cold months between + 16 ° C to + 27 ° C, hot - from 27 ° C to + 38 ° C.

Miscellaneous

Language: English is used even in remote areas also are widely accepted in more than 70 languages and dialects.
A few words about hygiene: outside main cities find café with normal toilets with running water. Usually, there's water bowl served tourists piece of SOAP and a wet towel. Some prefer to carry small bottles with water and antibacterial gel with me.

Transport

Movement left in Zambia. Speed restriction is 65 km/h in built-up areas, on highways is 100 km/h. You can rent a car in Lusaka and Ndola. The rental price includes mileage, insurance and a full fuel tank. When using a taxi, it is recommended that you first agree on the fare with the driver or rounding amount.

Cuisine

Traditional Zambian food revolves around one main product - maize, filed in one form, nsima ( nshi - and - Lima ) . Nshima looks like a thick porridge, which is rolled up into balls and added to stews - relishes. Relishes are as beef, chicken or fish. In addition, to add nshime beans, tiny dried fish (kapenta), peanuts, pumpkin leaves (chibwabwa) and other vegetables, such as okra (ndelele), cabbage. Local restaurants offer dishes and relishes nshimy less than 5000 kvanch ($ 1). Of course, you can enjoy in Zambia and Western dishes, especially in major cities, Lusaka or Livingstone. Including fast food, pizza, chicken these are the popular and ethnic eateries, for example, in Lusaka.