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Situation
Zambia is a vast plateau bordered by Angola to the west, Zaire
to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east,
Mozambique to the south-east, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south.
Climate
Although Zambia lies in the tropics, the height of the plateau
ensure that the climate is seldom unpleasantly hot, except in
the valleys.
It is cool and dry in the winter season (May to September), hot and dry in summer
(October and November) and even hotter in the rainy season (December to April).
Languages
Official Language: English Other: The main languages are Nyanja, Tonga, Bemba,
Lozi, Laonde, Luvale and Lunda.
Currency
Zambia’s unit of currency is the Kwacha (K) which is divided
into 100 Ngwee.
Health Precautions
Prophylactics/anti-malaria medication is a necessity for visitors to Zambia. A
yellow fever certificate required for anyone arriving from or transiting infected
areas.
Highlights
Victoria Falls, untainted wildlife reserves, river canoeing.
Best Known for:
Vic Falls, Lake Kariba, wildlife. |
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Livingstone
Your Way (3 days):
Livingstone offers a choice of quality accommodation. For those
looking for resort-style living, the 5-star Royal Livingstone
or the 3-star Zambezi Sun are located within sight of the spray
from Victoria Falls. The relaxed Tongabezi Lodge offers unique,
romantically-styled accommodation on the shores of the Zambezi.
Songwe Village offers a complete cultural and historical experience,
including an ox wagon excursion to Songwe field museum. All options
include transfers to and from Livingstone Airport. |
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