Zambia has an incredible natural heritage with many unique,
INDIGINOUS species found nowhere else. For the Wildlife and Bird lovers
out there, there is no better safari destination in
Africa.
Zambia boasts world-class wildlife parks and reserves
such as South and North Luangwa National Parks, Kafue National Park,
Lower Zambezi National Park just to mention but a few. Discover
Zambia with a safari, you will feel like you have been to the "Real
Africa" - Africa like it should be!.
Zambia is acknowledged
as one of the safest countries in the world to visit, Zambia's
welcoming people live in peace and harmony.
Tours of Zambia: (click on the links below for more information)
The following information on entry requirements
has been confirmed with the Zambian authorities. However,
these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is
the traveler's responsibility to check with the Embassy for the Republic of Zambia and its consulates for up-to-date information.
Canadian Citizens must also be in possession of a
visa. Visas can be obtained at ports of entry. Persons
overstaying their visa may be subject to imprisonment or
deportation.
HEALTH
Health requirements can
change at any time. The Public Health Agency of Canada
strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting
a travel medicine clinic or physician six to
eight weeks before departure.Based on your individual
riskassessment, a health care professional can determine your
need for immunizations and/or preventive medication
and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are
reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)
immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles)
are up to date.
Evidence of a yellow fever vaccination
is recommended.
POPULATION
11,477,447
LOCATION
In southern Africa
bordering Angola (1,110km), Democratic Republic of the Congo
(1930km), Malawi (837km), Mozambique (419km), Namibia (233km),
Tanzania (338km), Zimbabwe (797km).
LANGUAGES
English (official), major
cernaculars – Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja,
Tonga and about 70 other indigenous languages
AREA
Total 752,614 square
km
Land 740, 724 square km
Water 11,890 square
km
(Slightly larger than Texas)
COASTLINE
0km (landlocked)
RELIGION
Christian 50%-70%, Muslim
and Hindu 24%-49%, indigenous beliefs 1%
CLIMATE
Tropical climate; modified
by altitude. The rainy season is normally between the months
of October to April.
