We advise you to wear casual and comfortable clothes. Do not forget the temperature difference between day and night, especially during winter. For outdoor activities we advise you to wear multiple layers of clothing, so that you can easily remove them when the temperature rises. We recommend you wear soft colours, especially tops or shirts and long trousers for protection against sun and insects, a fleece or a warm sweater, a windbreaker, comfortable trekking shoes and flip flops. Do not forget cap, sunglasses and a swimsuit during summer. In winter we advice to also pack a scarf, gloves and wool hat. Lodges often offer blankets and hot drinks for outdoor activities during the coldest hours.  

We advise you to contact your doctor or health service to find out about anti-malarial prophylaxis and recommended vaccines that might vary according to seasons and destinations. Upon arrival in Zambia, travellers coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic may be requested to exhibit a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Do not forget spray against mosquitoes and high protection sunscreen. We recommend drinking only bottled water.  

A passport valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages and the tourist visa are required to enter Zambia for EU citizens. The visa costs USD 50, it is valid for maximum 90 days and it can be obtained from the embassy in charge before departure or upon arrival at the border. Obtaining the entry visa is your responsibility. We advise you to have copies of your personal documents.

In the lodges accommodation is generally "all inclusive", so it is not necessary to carry much cash in foreign or local currency. US Dollar (USD) and Zambian Kwacha (KMW) are the most used currencies for payments. We advise you to have US Dollars, also in small notes, for payments in the lodges. In the lodges it is advisable to leave a tip of 10-20 USD per person per day for the guide and 5-10 USD per person per day for the staff. In restaurants it is customary to leave a tip equal to 10% of the bill. If you intend to obtain the tourist visa upon arrival at the airport, we recommend to bring along USD 30 before departure. Some lodges, shops, restaurants and petrol stations accept major credit cards and sometime lodges also offer a currency exchange service for the main currencies. Nonetheless, we advise that you exchange currency and withdraw cash from ATMs or banks in the main cities.

Mobile phone reception is good in the main cities, but can be erratic or absent in remote areas. Usually communication between lodges in these areas happens via radio or satellite phone. Most lodges have internet connection, accessible at the reception or in the communal areas.