Zambia
Climate
Zambia experiences two main seasons: May - September: Winter, cold mornings & evenings with lovely daytime temperatures. Peak time to travel October: Beginning of summer & the hottest month with temperatures of c.40°C. November - April: Summer. Rain provides relief from the heat. Great light for photography and parks are quieter. Most bush camps are closed but lodges and hotels remain open.
Temperatures
Peak temperatures can hit 40°C in October in the day
Dry Season
Be aware that May - end July can have very cold mornings and evenings. Perfect for camp fires.
Wet Season
November - March Rains. Humidity is high in November and drops as the months progress.
Dates for the diary
Victoria Falls Flow
April / May: The Falls at it's fullest with magnificent spray. No access to devils pool. Angels pool may also be closed depending on water height
November: The Falls are a trickle. Devils and Angels pool open
Zambia Tourism Board contact information
Zambia COVID Protocols
Zambia COVID-19 Travel Protocols
Updated: 17 November 2022
Pre-Departure Requirements
- Fully vaccinated travellers no longer require a PCR test and are required to show proof of vaccination 'Fully Vaccinated' means complete doses of a vaccine for example first and second dose of two dose COVID vaccines.
- All other travellers must take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 72 hrs prior to departure.
- Children under 12 are exempt from the testing / vaccination protocols
- All passengers must fill out a traveller’s health questionnaire on board & present it to the health staff on arrival (should be provided on the plane but it is advised to download (above) and fill in to avoid potential complications.
- Visa fee waiver in place from 01 November 2022 for nationals of: United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Norway, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, the Gulf States (Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE) and the European Union.
On Arrival
- Presentation of COVID-19 vaccination / PCR -ve certificate & health screening.
On Departure
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Dependent on airline / transit point / final destination
Useful links and documents