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Zambian Kwacha: Notes, Coins & What Visitors Should Know [Updated Sept 2026]
Everything visitors and new residents need to know: the 2025 Heritage Series notes, coins, exchange rates, ATMs and mobile money in Zambia.


Zambia SIM Cards 2026: MTN vs Airtel vs Zamtel Compared
Compare MTN, Airtel and Zamtel for coverage, data prices and reliability in Lusaka. Where to buy, registration rules, and the best SIM for visitors.


Day Trips from Lusaka: Hiking trails, Safaris, and scenic escapes
Just beyond Lusaka’s busy streets lies another world—one where giraffes wander through golden grasslands, forest trails wind through ancient woodlands, and the vast waters of Lake Kariba stretch to the horizon.


Is Lusaka Safe? A Practical Guide for Visitors
An honest, practical guide to staying safe in Lusaka: common risks, transport, money, night-time and emergency contacts.
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2 hours ago


Zambia Visa Fees 2026: What Changed and What You'll Pay
Zambia's visa fees doubled on 1 January 2026. The new prices for single, double and multiple entry, the KAZA Univisa, and who needs no visa at all.
Explore Lusaka
5 days ago


Driving in Lusaka: A Practical Guide for Visitors and New Residents
Driving in Lusaka: licence rules, car hire, road conditions, police checkpoints, fuel, parking and night driving, for visitors and new residents.
Explore Lusaka
6 days ago


Accessible Lusaka: A Guide for Wheelchair Users and Travellers with Disabilities
An honest guide to visiting Lusaka with a disability: hotels with accessible rooms, getting around, what to expect, and tips from a wheelchair user's trip.
Explore Lusaka
6 days ago


Zambian Kwacha: Notes, Coins & What Visitors Should Know [Updated Sept 2026]
Everything visitors and new residents need to know: the 2025 Heritage Series notes, coins, exchange rates, ATMs and mobile money in Zambia.
Explore Lusaka
Nov 20, 2025


Understanding the Weather of Zambia: Weather Patterns and Best Travel Times
Let’s delve into Zambia’s climate to explore its temperature changes, regional differences, and the be
Explore Lusaka
Dec 4, 2024
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