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Health & Safety


As there are no major health threats, no vaccinations are required for entering Zambia.

Malaria risk is present throughout Zambia, and all visitors are advised to take anti-malarial medication as prescribed by their doctors. Winter is considered low risk Malaria season – during June, July, August and September.

Whilst traveling on safari in Zambia during the wet season of November to March, Journeys2Africa recommends that thorough measures be taken against contracting malaria.

Always insist on a mosquito net, spray yourself liberally with mosquito repellants and wear long sleeves cotton shirts and trousers at dusk.

Zambia does have a high incidence of HIV/AIDs, so please travel responsibly.

Medical Services
There are quality clinics and hospitals in Lusaka. These are also linked with a network of air medical rescue flights. Due to the remoteness of Zambia’s game reserves, good quality medical services are scarce and your travel insurance should adequately cover you for private hospitalisation in the event of an emergency.
  There are reputable general practitioners (GP’s) available in Livingstone. All self-drive travellers to Zambia are advised to travel with comprehensive first aid and personal medical kits. These are available from official Travel Clinics in South Africa.

Water
Tap water is generally safe to drink, however Journeys2Africa recommends consuming bottled products, that are readily available. Dehydration is a common safari malady, and we recommend that 2 to 3 litres (4 to 6 pints) of water per day be consumed.

Personal Safety
Generally, Zambia is a safe to visit as any country in the world.
We do however offer a serious warning about the safari bug!
Once it bites, it is very contagious - beckoning you to return to African again and again.