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Visa for multiple border crossings in Zambia and Zimbabwe
Hello, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!
We’re heading back in October for a trip through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
I have a question: for our route, we’ll need to cross the Zambia and Zimbabwe borders twice each. From experience, I know we won’t have any issues with Botswana.
But for the other two countries, I can’t find a clear answer.
All your tips are welcome!
Thanks for your replies
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Tips and addresses for backpackers traveling from Tanzania to South Africa
Since Voyage Forum is restarting after a few years of hiatus, I couldn’t find any recent info about my trip between late November 2024 and January 20, 2025, going from DAR ES SALAAM to the Cape Town area via ZAMBIA and BOTSWANA.
I’m really happy the site is back up, but I’ve noticed more and more people planning their trips down to the day, mentioning what they’ve scheduled and asking for technical advice for their 4x4 routes.
That’s not how I travel at all—I prefer to leave a lot to the unexpected, like public transport (and the weather) and the people you meet along the way.
The tips I’m sharing below come from the current situation, the randomness that makes unplanned trips special, and the strong connections you can make when you take your time without knowing what tomorrow will bring.
😏 TANZANIA: I had booked a TAZARA train ticket via WhatsApp before leaving to go from DAR ES SALAAM to MBEYA near the Zambian border. I’d contacted the station manager in Dar at +255 713 413 141, who kindly confirmed my reservation. Unfortunately, the train was out of service for an indefinite period, so I had to take the bus from the new Mwenge bus station on the city’s outskirts (allow extra time to get there—traffic is heavy). There’s no longer a direct train to ZAMBIA. You have to get off at MBEYA, then take a bus to the TUNDUMA border (2 hours to the bus station, then a 2 km taxi ride to the border). Crossing is easy—visa is free, no no-man’s-land, and you arrive directly in NAKONDE, Zambia. Exchange money on the Zambian side, but don’t change with the first person you see—check the rate first. I preferred to stop for the night in IRINGA since I took the bus at 4 PM. I arrived at 2 AM at Georges’ place, who picked me up directly from the bus station (several km from town). I’d booked the accommodation via Booking under Travellers Backpackers and Free City Tours. Georges and his employee were extremely helpful—they organized my bus trip to MBEYA the next day (bought the ticket and dropped me off, no commission). The place is decent, clean, and comfortable (10 € per night). Georges also organizes tours and safaris in the area (+255 679 529 700 direct). In MBEYA, I stayed at Karibuni Center Hotel (a quiet evangelical convent, very friendly and open to everyone, 13 € per night with breakfast). You can eat at a restaurant across the street. The rooms are clean and quiet (contact +255 754 510 174). To head to Lake MALAWI or the tea fields in TUKUYU, it’s best to take a moto-taxi from MBEYA to the Uyole junction. From there, you’ll find minibuses heading south frequently—change buses in TUKUYU (the tea fields are 4-5 km away).
😏 ZAMBIA: In NAKONDE, I highly recommend Izukanji Lodge—very quiet and clean, 2 km from the station (take a moto-taxi). The main building’s rooms are pricier than the annex across the street (where the restaurant and pool are). The rooms are just as clean and quiet but only 10 €, breakfast included. Contact the manager directly on WhatsApp at +260 979 649 452. If it’s full, try Divine Guest House (+260 973 127 816). The train isn’t always on time—if you catch it on the scheduled day, consider yourself lucky. The stationmaster, Mr. Chulu, is lovely. Contact him on WhatsApp at +260 777 550 302 for real-time updates. First-class berths are great (4 per compartment), 15 € one-way to KAPIRI MPOSHI. There always seems to be space. Book two berths if you want extra comfort. No need to bring food—the dining car serves decent meals, and there’s a bar. In KAPIRI MPOSHI, I stayed at Kapiri Council Lodge, 2 km from the train station. It’s okay, but there are often power outages in the evening, which means no water either. You’ll have to wait until 8 PM. Breakfast is very basic. For LUSAKA, there are plenty of buses in the morning from the downtown bus station (2-3 hours). The best companies are Power Tools (yellow buses) or UBZ if you can find it (the best in Zambia—Western comfort). In LUSAKA, use Yango taxis (download the app—it’s like Uber in Zambia, very affordable). I stayed at Natwange (Hostelworld chain), reachable at +260 966 303 816. It’s a beautiful, quiet place 3-4 km from downtown, very shady, with a pool. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the food is excellent (great salads). The staff is super friendly, as they are everywhere in the country. There’s also a mini-supermarket nearby with everything, including takeout meals. Book your bus ticket to LIVINGSTONE at least the day before (UBZ). The trip is pleasant. In LIVINGSTONE, many backpackers stay at Jolly Boys—it’s a nice place to relax by the pool with a beer at the end of the day, but it’s mostly a party hostel for young people doing rafting or canyoning on the Zambezi (pricier than elsewhere). For those who prefer peace and quiet, I highly recommend Likute Guest House on the same street, right near Jolly Boys. The rooms are decent for 10 €, breakfast included (same price as a dorm at JB). You can order dinner in advance. The staff is friendly. Great value at Da Canton restaurant on the main road (pizza, pasta, meat, salads, etc.). The Livingstone Museum is worth a visit if you have time. At the bottom of Kapondo Street, you can take a shared taxi to Victoria Falls or even to KAZUNGULA at the Botswana border (cheap—the taxi leaves when full). People short on time often compare the views of Victoria Falls from the Zambian side (20 $) and the Zimbabwean side (30 $). Honestly, they’re very different, and it’s worth seeing the falls from Zimbabwe even if it’s pricier (visa required, easy to get at the border—everything is done on foot). Cross the bridge where you can bungee jump. Take your time at the falls—it’s truly stunning. You can visit Zimbabwe for half a day and stay in Zambia (cheaper, since everything in Zimbabwe is paid in dollars). There’s more water on the Zimbabwean side, but the Zambian side is beautiful too.
😏 BOTSWANA: Crossing the border at KAZUNGULA from Zambia is quick and easy (brand-new bridge over the Zambezi). Visa is free. Don’t exchange money at the border. There’s a shopping center 1 km away (Choppies store) with an ATM (no commission). I hitched a ride with tourists to the bank since they had a car. In the shopping center parking lot, you can easily find a shared taxi to KASANE. In the area, you can get around easily by shared taxi (just give the name of your guesthouse, and the drivers will tell you which vehicle to take). The fare is fixed (0.50 €). I stayed at Elephant Trail GH and Backpackers—a great spot where you can stay in a 4-bed dorm for 10 €. There are also huts for two in the garden (clean and comfortable) with a pool. You can order dinner (great food) or cook your own meals. The place is quiet and friendly (they organize safaris with early-morning pickups for Chobe and evening boat trips in the Kwando marshes to see animals). I preferred flying (Air Botswana) with a friend to MAUN (55 €) instead of taking an 8-10 hour bus (tickets can be bought directly at the airport). In MAUN, I stayed at Jayla Homestay with Mapula (+267 71 658 737)—a wonderful, kind woman always ready to help. The homestay is in a beautiful family home 3-4 km from downtown, past the Kwanokeng gas station. It’s easy to get there by shared taxi from the downtown taxi stand near Shoprite. Mapula cooks refined, varied meals on request. She also organizes safaris in the OKAVANGO with morning pickups from the guesthouse (picnic included) at a great price. Her rooms are comfortable and very clean (microwave, coffee/tea, and kettle available). The day trip by canoe in the OKAVANGO marshes is a must. However, we saw very few animals because the rainy season had started (zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos). The atmosphere, serenity, and changing light throughout the day were remarkable. Direct flight from MAUN to CAPE TOWN with Airlink for 280 € on December 24.
😏 SOUTH AFRICA: In Cape Town, I stayed at Sunflower Stop Backpackers in the Green Point neighborhood—very quiet and safe. This hostel is perfect for meeting travelers of all ages. Everything is nearby (supermarkets, bars, restaurants, the sea, the park, tourist areas, the stadium, Sea Point, and the Waterfront). I spent 13 days in Cape Town and always found something to do—this city is so pleasant to live in, welcoming, and packed with sports and cultural activities. Don’t miss the Minstrel Carnival in early January if you’re in the area. Kalk Bay beach (with its colorful beach huts) is worth the detour on the way to SIMON’S TOWN and Boulders Beach. Stop for lunch at Salt in FISH HOEK—the homemade ravioli and fish are amazing. Everything is excellent there. At Boulders Beach, when you arrive at the main beach after the entrance gate, don’t hesitate to wade into the water up to your waist if the tide is high and head straight past the northern end of the beach—the penguins are farther out. Beautiful beach and sunset at Scarborough Beach. I took the 8-day Bazbus pass (134 €) for the Garden Route and stopped in STELLENBOSCH on the last day of my loop back to Cape Town. This lets you extend the trip to 10 days if you stay 2 nights in STELLENBOSCH, since it’s easy and cheap to get back to Cape Town with an Uber. I really liked this Bazbus option—it’s convenient because they drop you off and pick you up directly at your chosen hostel or hotel. I loved HERMANUS, even though I didn’t see any whales. The atmosphere is very British and classy. The coastline is beautiful and rugged. Don’t miss the walk to Mosselberg, which overlooks the entire bay. MOSSEL BAY is more working-class and run-down—nothing particularly interesting, in my opinion. In WILDERNESS, try to stay at Beach House Backpackers Lodge. The sea view is stunning, even from the dorm. In KNYSNA, Thesen Island is overrated—it’s full of soulless new buildings. Prefer Leisure Island, which is just as busy with wealthy owners but nice for walks and swimming. Head to The Heads to wander the coastal trails with incredible views of the bay. Don’t hesitate to explore the heart of the artistic Concordia neighborhood (Rastafarian) to Judah Square on your own. The locals are warm and laid-back. No need to go through a tour operator. Anchorage restaurant is excellent for refined dishes and a great variety of food. In STELLENBOSCH, I stayed at Just a Bed (booked for one person on Booking). Don’t hesitate to contact the owner—she has several rooms in her guesthouse. The place is cozy and charming. The town is pleasant but feels disconnected from the surrounding population. You can walk to the Lanzerac vineyard, but don’t miss Boschendal a few kilometers away on the way to FRANSCHHOEK. People talk a lot about safety in South Africa, but as long as you respect the local norms, everything goes smoothly—the people are really welcoming, no matter their social background.
😏 TANZANIA: I had booked a TAZARA train ticket via WhatsApp before leaving to go from DAR ES SALAAM to MBEYA near the Zambian border. I’d contacted the station manager in Dar at +255 713 413 141, who kindly confirmed my reservation. Unfortunately, the train was out of service for an indefinite period, so I had to take the bus from the new Mwenge bus station on the city’s outskirts (allow extra time to get there—traffic is heavy). There’s no longer a direct train to ZAMBIA. You have to get off at MBEYA, then take a bus to the TUNDUMA border (2 hours to the bus station, then a 2 km taxi ride to the border). Crossing is easy—visa is free, no no-man’s-land, and you arrive directly in NAKONDE, Zambia. Exchange money on the Zambian side, but don’t change with the first person you see—check the rate first. I preferred to stop for the night in IRINGA since I took the bus at 4 PM. I arrived at 2 AM at Georges’ place, who picked me up directly from the bus station (several km from town). I’d booked the accommodation via Booking under Travellers Backpackers and Free City Tours. Georges and his employee were extremely helpful—they organized my bus trip to MBEYA the next day (bought the ticket and dropped me off, no commission). The place is decent, clean, and comfortable (10 € per night). Georges also organizes tours and safaris in the area (+255 679 529 700 direct). In MBEYA, I stayed at Karibuni Center Hotel (a quiet evangelical convent, very friendly and open to everyone, 13 € per night with breakfast). You can eat at a restaurant across the street. The rooms are clean and quiet (contact +255 754 510 174). To head to Lake MALAWI or the tea fields in TUKUYU, it’s best to take a moto-taxi from MBEYA to the Uyole junction. From there, you’ll find minibuses heading south frequently—change buses in TUKUYU (the tea fields are 4-5 km away).
😏 ZAMBIA: In NAKONDE, I highly recommend Izukanji Lodge—very quiet and clean, 2 km from the station (take a moto-taxi). The main building’s rooms are pricier than the annex across the street (where the restaurant and pool are). The rooms are just as clean and quiet but only 10 €, breakfast included. Contact the manager directly on WhatsApp at +260 979 649 452. If it’s full, try Divine Guest House (+260 973 127 816). The train isn’t always on time—if you catch it on the scheduled day, consider yourself lucky. The stationmaster, Mr. Chulu, is lovely. Contact him on WhatsApp at +260 777 550 302 for real-time updates. First-class berths are great (4 per compartment), 15 € one-way to KAPIRI MPOSHI. There always seems to be space. Book two berths if you want extra comfort. No need to bring food—the dining car serves decent meals, and there’s a bar. In KAPIRI MPOSHI, I stayed at Kapiri Council Lodge, 2 km from the train station. It’s okay, but there are often power outages in the evening, which means no water either. You’ll have to wait until 8 PM. Breakfast is very basic. For LUSAKA, there are plenty of buses in the morning from the downtown bus station (2-3 hours). The best companies are Power Tools (yellow buses) or UBZ if you can find it (the best in Zambia—Western comfort). In LUSAKA, use Yango taxis (download the app—it’s like Uber in Zambia, very affordable). I stayed at Natwange (Hostelworld chain), reachable at +260 966 303 816. It’s a beautiful, quiet place 3-4 km from downtown, very shady, with a pool. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the food is excellent (great salads). The staff is super friendly, as they are everywhere in the country. There’s also a mini-supermarket nearby with everything, including takeout meals. Book your bus ticket to LIVINGSTONE at least the day before (UBZ). The trip is pleasant. In LIVINGSTONE, many backpackers stay at Jolly Boys—it’s a nice place to relax by the pool with a beer at the end of the day, but it’s mostly a party hostel for young people doing rafting or canyoning on the Zambezi (pricier than elsewhere). For those who prefer peace and quiet, I highly recommend Likute Guest House on the same street, right near Jolly Boys. The rooms are decent for 10 €, breakfast included (same price as a dorm at JB). You can order dinner in advance. The staff is friendly. Great value at Da Canton restaurant on the main road (pizza, pasta, meat, salads, etc.). The Livingstone Museum is worth a visit if you have time. At the bottom of Kapondo Street, you can take a shared taxi to Victoria Falls or even to KAZUNGULA at the Botswana border (cheap—the taxi leaves when full). People short on time often compare the views of Victoria Falls from the Zambian side (20 $) and the Zimbabwean side (30 $). Honestly, they’re very different, and it’s worth seeing the falls from Zimbabwe even if it’s pricier (visa required, easy to get at the border—everything is done on foot). Cross the bridge where you can bungee jump. Take your time at the falls—it’s truly stunning. You can visit Zimbabwe for half a day and stay in Zambia (cheaper, since everything in Zimbabwe is paid in dollars). There’s more water on the Zimbabwean side, but the Zambian side is beautiful too.
😏 BOTSWANA: Crossing the border at KAZUNGULA from Zambia is quick and easy (brand-new bridge over the Zambezi). Visa is free. Don’t exchange money at the border. There’s a shopping center 1 km away (Choppies store) with an ATM (no commission). I hitched a ride with tourists to the bank since they had a car. In the shopping center parking lot, you can easily find a shared taxi to KASANE. In the area, you can get around easily by shared taxi (just give the name of your guesthouse, and the drivers will tell you which vehicle to take). The fare is fixed (0.50 €). I stayed at Elephant Trail GH and Backpackers—a great spot where you can stay in a 4-bed dorm for 10 €. There are also huts for two in the garden (clean and comfortable) with a pool. You can order dinner (great food) or cook your own meals. The place is quiet and friendly (they organize safaris with early-morning pickups for Chobe and evening boat trips in the Kwando marshes to see animals). I preferred flying (Air Botswana) with a friend to MAUN (55 €) instead of taking an 8-10 hour bus (tickets can be bought directly at the airport). In MAUN, I stayed at Jayla Homestay with Mapula (+267 71 658 737)—a wonderful, kind woman always ready to help. The homestay is in a beautiful family home 3-4 km from downtown, past the Kwanokeng gas station. It’s easy to get there by shared taxi from the downtown taxi stand near Shoprite. Mapula cooks refined, varied meals on request. She also organizes safaris in the OKAVANGO with morning pickups from the guesthouse (picnic included) at a great price. Her rooms are comfortable and very clean (microwave, coffee/tea, and kettle available). The day trip by canoe in the OKAVANGO marshes is a must. However, we saw very few animals because the rainy season had started (zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos). The atmosphere, serenity, and changing light throughout the day were remarkable. Direct flight from MAUN to CAPE TOWN with Airlink for 280 € on December 24.
😏 SOUTH AFRICA: In Cape Town, I stayed at Sunflower Stop Backpackers in the Green Point neighborhood—very quiet and safe. This hostel is perfect for meeting travelers of all ages. Everything is nearby (supermarkets, bars, restaurants, the sea, the park, tourist areas, the stadium, Sea Point, and the Waterfront). I spent 13 days in Cape Town and always found something to do—this city is so pleasant to live in, welcoming, and packed with sports and cultural activities. Don’t miss the Minstrel Carnival in early January if you’re in the area. Kalk Bay beach (with its colorful beach huts) is worth the detour on the way to SIMON’S TOWN and Boulders Beach. Stop for lunch at Salt in FISH HOEK—the homemade ravioli and fish are amazing. Everything is excellent there. At Boulders Beach, when you arrive at the main beach after the entrance gate, don’t hesitate to wade into the water up to your waist if the tide is high and head straight past the northern end of the beach—the penguins are farther out. Beautiful beach and sunset at Scarborough Beach. I took the 8-day Bazbus pass (134 €) for the Garden Route and stopped in STELLENBOSCH on the last day of my loop back to Cape Town. This lets you extend the trip to 10 days if you stay 2 nights in STELLENBOSCH, since it’s easy and cheap to get back to Cape Town with an Uber. I really liked this Bazbus option—it’s convenient because they drop you off and pick you up directly at your chosen hostel or hotel. I loved HERMANUS, even though I didn’t see any whales. The atmosphere is very British and classy. The coastline is beautiful and rugged. Don’t miss the walk to Mosselberg, which overlooks the entire bay. MOSSEL BAY is more working-class and run-down—nothing particularly interesting, in my opinion. In WILDERNESS, try to stay at Beach House Backpackers Lodge. The sea view is stunning, even from the dorm. In KNYSNA, Thesen Island is overrated—it’s full of soulless new buildings. Prefer Leisure Island, which is just as busy with wealthy owners but nice for walks and swimming. Head to The Heads to wander the coastal trails with incredible views of the bay. Don’t hesitate to explore the heart of the artistic Concordia neighborhood (Rastafarian) to Judah Square on your own. The locals are warm and laid-back. No need to go through a tour operator. Anchorage restaurant is excellent for refined dishes and a great variety of food. In STELLENBOSCH, I stayed at Just a Bed (booked for one person on Booking). Don’t hesitate to contact the owner—she has several rooms in her guesthouse. The place is cozy and charming. The town is pleasant but feels disconnected from the surrounding population. You can walk to the Lanzerac vineyard, but don’t miss Boschendal a few kilometers away on the way to FRANSCHHOEK. People talk a lot about safety in South Africa, but as long as you respect the local norms, everything goes smoothly—the people are really welcoming, no matter their social background.
Zambia in Summer 2024 – Self-Drive Trip
Well, here we go,
despite the lack of info on Zambia, I managed to pull off this pretty special trip.
I’d posted asking for tips but got very few replies. So I leaned heavily on Giradhino’s travel journal to plan the route.
The context: After visiting Kenya, then Namibia, then Botswana, I wanted to see another Southern African country—hence Zambia. This time, we’re two couples: us (of course) and our friends we’ve traveled with to the last two countries mentioned. The idea was to do a self-drive trip, picking up a 4x4 at the airport and figuring it out as we went.
We rented our fully equipped vehicle from Hemingways, an agency in Livingstone. Great agency (really), I’ll talk more about them later. It came with rooftop tents and all the gear for cooking and everything... However, our goal was to sleep in lodges and only use the tents as a last resort. Mission accomplished—we never even unfolded the tents. Guess we’re getting old 🙂
The route (summary): Lusaka - Kasanka NP - Bangweulu NP - Mutinondo - Kapishya - North Luangwa - South Luangwa and back to Lusaka.
That said, let’s hit the road for this travel journal of a pretty lively trip. Reminder: I’m more of a filmmaker, so I’ve got tons of footage but very few photos. The ones I have were taken on my phone, so they’re not great quality. My wife’s the one who handles that side of things.
Day 1:
At 9 a.m. sharp (or close enough), we leave the Lyon area, heading to Paris CDG. Our flight’s at 9:30 p.m., but it’s a busy Saturday with holiday traffic, so we play it safe to avoid jams—especially since the Olympics (hosted in Paris, in case you didn’t know) are causing extra traffic issues.
We’re relaxed and happy to be on our way. The drive goes smoothly. We take the eastern route around Paris to reach a hotel with parking at a better price than the airport lots. We leave the car there, and a shuttle takes us to Terminal 2. Bad luck—we’re actually flying from Terminal 1! The transfer between terminals is quick, though, so no stress.
After the usual formalities (with Rwandair), we end up in the Duty Free.
A rare rant-free moment: Usually, I let off steam in my travel journals now and then, but this time it’s the opposite. I had a terrible memory of CDG and had been avoiding it for years. But this time—Olympics effect? A big change? What a pleasant surprise! The staff were plentiful and super friendly at every pre-flight step, making everything easier. Comfortable seats for waiting to board. Well done, CDG!
We buy Ricard, Jack Daniel’s, and Get 27 to handle any situation that might come up. We board on time, and that’s when our adventures with Rwandair really begin. Yep, the first hiccup!
We’d booked our tickets back in October and (since we don’t hold back!) had paid extra for preferred seats on all our flights. Since October, we’d received emails about schedule changes—just a few minutes here and there. Unfortunately, we never got an email saying that *on top of* the schedule change, the plane’s configuration had also changed. So when we boarded with our seats (all four of us together at row 25), we were furious to see that the preferred seats were now row 23. We’d been *completely* scammed. We’d paid extra to end up in seats we’d been trying to avoid! You could say Rwandair double-dipped on the same seats. What a rip-off! We tried to negotiate an upgrade, but the flight was full. So our flight to Kigali started with a real sense of anger.
The +: We’re on our way The -: Rwandair
The context: After visiting Kenya, then Namibia, then Botswana, I wanted to see another Southern African country—hence Zambia. This time, we’re two couples: us (of course) and our friends we’ve traveled with to the last two countries mentioned. The idea was to do a self-drive trip, picking up a 4x4 at the airport and figuring it out as we went.
We rented our fully equipped vehicle from Hemingways, an agency in Livingstone. Great agency (really), I’ll talk more about them later. It came with rooftop tents and all the gear for cooking and everything... However, our goal was to sleep in lodges and only use the tents as a last resort. Mission accomplished—we never even unfolded the tents. Guess we’re getting old 🙂
The route (summary): Lusaka - Kasanka NP - Bangweulu NP - Mutinondo - Kapishya - North Luangwa - South Luangwa and back to Lusaka.
That said, let’s hit the road for this travel journal of a pretty lively trip. Reminder: I’m more of a filmmaker, so I’ve got tons of footage but very few photos. The ones I have were taken on my phone, so they’re not great quality. My wife’s the one who handles that side of things.
Day 1:
At 9 a.m. sharp (or close enough), we leave the Lyon area, heading to Paris CDG. Our flight’s at 9:30 p.m., but it’s a busy Saturday with holiday traffic, so we play it safe to avoid jams—especially since the Olympics (hosted in Paris, in case you didn’t know) are causing extra traffic issues.
We’re relaxed and happy to be on our way. The drive goes smoothly. We take the eastern route around Paris to reach a hotel with parking at a better price than the airport lots. We leave the car there, and a shuttle takes us to Terminal 2. Bad luck—we’re actually flying from Terminal 1! The transfer between terminals is quick, though, so no stress.
After the usual formalities (with Rwandair), we end up in the Duty Free.
A rare rant-free moment: Usually, I let off steam in my travel journals now and then, but this time it’s the opposite. I had a terrible memory of CDG and had been avoiding it for years. But this time—Olympics effect? A big change? What a pleasant surprise! The staff were plentiful and super friendly at every pre-flight step, making everything easier. Comfortable seats for waiting to board. Well done, CDG!
We buy Ricard, Jack Daniel’s, and Get 27 to handle any situation that might come up. We board on time, and that’s when our adventures with Rwandair really begin. Yep, the first hiccup!
We’d booked our tickets back in October and (since we don’t hold back!) had paid extra for preferred seats on all our flights. Since October, we’d received emails about schedule changes—just a few minutes here and there. Unfortunately, we never got an email saying that *on top of* the schedule change, the plane’s configuration had also changed. So when we boarded with our seats (all four of us together at row 25), we were furious to see that the preferred seats were now row 23. We’d been *completely* scammed. We’d paid extra to end up in seats we’d been trying to avoid! You could say Rwandair double-dipped on the same seats. What a rip-off! We tried to negotiate an upgrade, but the flight was full. So our flight to Kigali started with a real sense of anger.
The +: We’re on our way The -: Rwandair
General questions for a trip to Zambia
Hi there!
I’m planning to go to Zambia soon.
No visa needed for stays under 90 days—that’s great!
When I arrive at the airport, what’s the best option for exchanging money?
Are there any public transport options to get into the city?
Otherwise, can anyone recommend a cheap guesthouse in town?
Thanks!
Dom
4x4 Road Trip in Zambia - May 2023 - Solo
Hi there,
I spent 3 weeks there from May 7th to 28th, 2023.
I arrived and departed from the capital, Lusaka.
I rented a 4x4 equipped for camping/overlanding with the only serious option I found at the time from Fair Car Hires. This was to avoid the long approach times from South Africa or Botswana.
4x4: $3,402 for 18 days (😕), a Toyota Hilux Double-Cab Safari Camper—fully equipped, 3.0L diesel, manual transmission, air-con, Bluetooth radio, and 1 or 2 roof-top tents.
I’d already traveled through Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and KTP, and Harry (the owner of Lukasa in Lusaka) told me Zambia was the "real Africa." I wasn’t disappointed on that front 😉.
I explored three parks: - Lower Zambezi NP (2 nights camping nearby at Mvuu Lodge) - South Luangwa NP (2 nights at Wildlife Camp + 3 nights at Croc Valley Lodge campsite) - Kafue NP (3 nights at Kasabushi Bush Camp + 3 nights at Mapunga Bush Camp) (Check out my route on a map on my personal site).
That’s a lot of kilometers in 3 weeks—just a few well-paved roads in good condition, but mostly rough roads or tracks, which really slows down your average speed 😕.
No supply issues for fuel or food, but watch out for stock in some grocery stores (one Friday afternoon in Chipata, the fruit and vegetable shelves were empty!).
May is still a bit early in the season, so the grass is still tall in the plains.
Lower Zambezi NP: A mother elephant and her "little one":
South Luangwa NP, near the Mushilashi Bridge:
Kafue NP, morning sunrise:
Kafue NP, spotting two lions on Spinal Road near the Shishemba Loop:
Northern Kafue NP:
Kafue NP, leopard during a morning game drive:
Northern Kafue NP, at my campsite in Mapunga Bush Camp—hippo on night watch (Where’s Charlie? 😉):
Kafue NP, tall grass—buffalo lurking!
In Lusaka, I highly recommend Harry and Geke’s welcoming green property, Lukasa, as a base camp (over Lusaka Pioneer Campsite, where I stayed my first night).
More photos on my personal site: wildescapesoverland.com
Happy to help, Pierre
PS: To the site admins, please consider allowing the .webp image format—it’ll significantly cut your storage costs while keeping great resolution.
I spent 3 weeks there from May 7th to 28th, 2023.
I arrived and departed from the capital, Lusaka.
I rented a 4x4 equipped for camping/overlanding with the only serious option I found at the time from Fair Car Hires. This was to avoid the long approach times from South Africa or Botswana.
4x4: $3,402 for 18 days (😕), a Toyota Hilux Double-Cab Safari Camper—fully equipped, 3.0L diesel, manual transmission, air-con, Bluetooth radio, and 1 or 2 roof-top tents.
I’d already traveled through Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and KTP, and Harry (the owner of Lukasa in Lusaka) told me Zambia was the "real Africa." I wasn’t disappointed on that front 😉.
I explored three parks: - Lower Zambezi NP (2 nights camping nearby at Mvuu Lodge) - South Luangwa NP (2 nights at Wildlife Camp + 3 nights at Croc Valley Lodge campsite) - Kafue NP (3 nights at Kasabushi Bush Camp + 3 nights at Mapunga Bush Camp) (Check out my route on a map on my personal site).
That’s a lot of kilometers in 3 weeks—just a few well-paved roads in good condition, but mostly rough roads or tracks, which really slows down your average speed 😕.
No supply issues for fuel or food, but watch out for stock in some grocery stores (one Friday afternoon in Chipata, the fruit and vegetable shelves were empty!).
May is still a bit early in the season, so the grass is still tall in the plains.
Lower Zambezi NP: A mother elephant and her "little one":

South Luangwa NP, near the Mushilashi Bridge:

Kafue NP, morning sunrise:

Kafue NP, spotting two lions on Spinal Road near the Shishemba Loop:

Northern Kafue NP:

Kafue NP, leopard during a morning game drive:

Northern Kafue NP, at my campsite in Mapunga Bush Camp—hippo on night watch (Where’s Charlie? 😉):

Kafue NP, tall grass—buffalo lurking!

In Lusaka, I highly recommend Harry and Geke’s welcoming green property, Lukasa, as a base camp (over Lusaka Pioneer Campsite, where I stayed my first night).
More photos on my personal site: wildescapesoverland.com
Happy to help, Pierre
PS: To the site admins, please consider allowing the .webp image format—it’ll significantly cut your storage costs while keeping great resolution.
Getting around Zambia and choosing wildlife parks
Hello,
We’re planning a trip to Zambia in 2 years. This will be our 4th trip to Southern Africa—the last one this year was Moremi, Boteti, KCGR, and KTP as a self-drive with campsites and no guide, just my wife and me. For this year’s trip, we prepared 2 years in advance—bookings are really complicated. We were lucky to get a spot at Bitterpan in KTP (there are only 4 chalets).
We’d like to know if it’s easy to get around Zambia, especially when it comes to restocking supplies. Should we rent a 4x4 in Zambia, Namibia, or South Africa? Botswana is very expensive. Which parks are the most interesting? We’re into wildlife photography.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance! Best regards, Jean-Marc
We’d like to know if it’s easy to get around Zambia, especially when it comes to restocking supplies. Should we rent a 4x4 in Zambia, Namibia, or South Africa? Botswana is very expensive. Which parks are the most interesting? We’re into wildlife photography.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance! Best regards, Jean-Marc
Flânerie le long de la rivière Luangwa
Bonjour à toutes et tous,
En avril dernier, à la suite de Régis puis de Claire, nous avions partagé sur ce forum notre pérégrination atypique au Kenya dans la réserve du Masaï-Mara. A l'issue de ce récit, nous avions imaginé repartir soit en randonnée sur les plus hautes terres d'Ethiopie (une dizaine de jours dans les montagnes du Simien lors d'un long séjour en 2009), soit de suivre le cours tranquille de la rivière Luangwa, dans sa partie sud (deux semaines à cheval sur octobre et novembre 2019). Dans le but d'animer les colonnes désertées de Voyage Forum en raison d'une sournoise pandémie, nous avons choisi l'Afrique Australe, précisant que ce texte, destiné à notre entourage ne correspond pas tout à fait à l'esprit "Carnets de Voyages" du site, vous nous en excuserez. Comme la précédente, cette escapade est l'une des rares que nous ayons réalisée avec une agence : y prendrait-on goût ou vieillirait-on ? Pour agrémenter ses longues pages d'écriture (une trentaine pour la partie South Luangwa N P et une dizaine pour la visite de Mosi-oa-Tunya et alentours), Yolande a sélectionné les photos les plus représentatives de cette vadrouille zambienne, dont cette magnifique panthère, rencontrée dès notre entrée dans le sanctuaire.
En route pour le rêve, seule frontière encore ouverte. Bien amicalement. Jety 34.
Impossible de joindre la photo (au secours !), ci-joint le message de VF (??????)
En avril dernier, à la suite de Régis puis de Claire, nous avions partagé sur ce forum notre pérégrination atypique au Kenya dans la réserve du Masaï-Mara. A l'issue de ce récit, nous avions imaginé repartir soit en randonnée sur les plus hautes terres d'Ethiopie (une dizaine de jours dans les montagnes du Simien lors d'un long séjour en 2009), soit de suivre le cours tranquille de la rivière Luangwa, dans sa partie sud (deux semaines à cheval sur octobre et novembre 2019). Dans le but d'animer les colonnes désertées de Voyage Forum en raison d'une sournoise pandémie, nous avons choisi l'Afrique Australe, précisant que ce texte, destiné à notre entourage ne correspond pas tout à fait à l'esprit "Carnets de Voyages" du site, vous nous en excuserez. Comme la précédente, cette escapade est l'une des rares que nous ayons réalisée avec une agence : y prendrait-on goût ou vieillirait-on ? Pour agrémenter ses longues pages d'écriture (une trentaine pour la partie South Luangwa N P et une dizaine pour la visite de Mosi-oa-Tunya et alentours), Yolande a sélectionné les photos les plus représentatives de cette vadrouille zambienne, dont cette magnifique panthère, rencontrée dès notre entrée dans le sanctuaire.
En route pour le rêve, seule frontière encore ouverte. Bien amicalement. Jety 34.
Impossible de joindre la photo (au secours !), ci-joint le message de VF (??????)

La Zambie en été, parcours et distances
Bonjour,
dans mon cerveau, l'Afrique Australe me relance (j'espère que ce n'est pas grave !) et du coup je me dis que la Zambie pourrait être une destination à connaitre au vu des quelques carnets parcourus.
J'en suis aux balbutiements. et donc je voudrais voir d'abord dans les grandes lignes si le parcours est jouable dans mon timing, car j'ai lu que les distances sont importantes en Zambie et je ne voudrais pas construire un trip trop chronophage en km par rapport au temps passé dans les parcs.
Bien entendu c'est en 4*4 avec tentes que je veux faire ce parcours. J'ai visité la Namibie (3 semaines) de cette façon en étant le chauffeur. Je n'ai pas une très grande expérience de 4*4 (l'autre fois c'était à Oman, deux semaines), mais je ne pense pas non plus être un lapin de 3 semaines. Au Botswana, j'avais un chauffeur, donc ça compte pas, même si j'ai bien observé sa façon de faire.
A mon avis l'arrivée à Lusaka semble un bon compromis (je suis allé à Victoria Falls côté Zimbawe, donc cela me permet de ne pas caler forcément Livingstone).
Les parcs que j'ai envie de voir sont Kafue, North Luangwa, South Luangwa et Lower Zambezi. Sur le dernier c'est qu'il me semble être sur la route entre Lusaka et South Luangwa, mais ce n'est pas celui qui est prioritaire. Il y a peut être d'autres lieux à conseiller ...
A la louche j'ai compté 3 jours par parc (c'est une moyenne car peut êrte certains méritent plus et d'autres moins), ce qui fait 12 jours en parc et comme je veux partir 3 semaines cela reste 9 jours pour caler les vols Europe/Afrique et les trajets entre parcs.
D'où la première question : C'est jouable ?
Deuxième question : Le loueur de voiture.
J'ai vu Hemingway basé sur Livingstone. J'imagine qu'ils acheminent des véhicules sur Lusaka
J'ai lu aussi que Bushlore pouvait d'AFS faire un transfert jusqu'en Zambie dans des prix corrects.
Y-a-t-il d'autres possibilités ?
Troisième question: Quand commencer le gros du boulot (réservations) ?
Merci à tous a+
Merci à tous a+
Road trip 4x4 avec tente sur le toit en Afrique Australe
salut à tous
je commence l’ébauche d'un voyage l'été dans un des pays d’Afrique australe, j'ai pris la décision de faire un voyage de 15 jours en 4X4 avec tente sur le toit, les voyages un peu rustique ne me dérange pas du tout nous sommes 2 adultes et un ado de 14 ans, je souhaite des informations sur les possibilités.
Merci pour vos retours
thierry
Voyage en Zambie, trop froid pour camper en juillet ou août (climat)
Bonjour,
j'envisage un voyage en Zambie en juillet ou août mais je me demande si c'est la meilleure période? Cela me permettrait d'y rester un mois mais ne fait-il pas trop froid pour camper?
D'avance merci pour vos retours
Sécheresse aux chutes Victoria début mars (Zambie - Zimbabwe)
Bonjour
Nous devons partir aux chutes Victoria début mars et sommes inquiets/elles seraient parait il a sec!!
Qui les a vu récemment et peut nous dire ce qu'il en est?
Merci
Surdough
Combien de temps faut-il prévoir pour visiter les chutes Victoria?
Bonjour à tous
Notre voyage se concrétise en Namibie . Nous avons opté pour la location d'un 4/4 avec tentes de toit sans réservations préalables , juste le 1er jour . Nous avons prévu de rendre le véhicule à Kazane le 12/03 au matin et notre avion décolle le 13 à 12H , cela vous semble-t-il suffisant pour voir les chutes ( entrées au Zimbabwe , trajet ...) ? Merci de vos réponses et de vos suggestions Voyageusement Hélène
Notre voyage se concrétise en Namibie . Nous avons opté pour la location d'un 4/4 avec tentes de toit sans réservations préalables , juste le 1er jour . Nous avons prévu de rendre le véhicule à Kazane le 12/03 au matin et notre avion décolle le 13 à 12H , cela vous semble-t-il suffisant pour voir les chutes ( entrées au Zimbabwe , trajet ...) ? Merci de vos réponses et de vos suggestions Voyageusement Hélène
Itinéraire trois semaines paysages, nature et animaux en Zambie
Bonjour à tous,
Nous souhateirions partir 3 semaines en Zambie, en mode plutôt roadtrip en 4X4 avec un ami.
Aujourd'hui nous n'avons pour l'instant pas d'idée précise pour notre itinéraire.
Est-ce que vous auriez des conseils et des incontournables à nous proposer?
Nous sommes plutôt des passionnés de paysages, natures, animaux et nous sommes également des photographes amateurs à nos heures perdues.
Pour information, nous avons déjà vu les chutes Victoria il y a 4 ans de cela.
En vous remerciant tous d'avance,
Une très belle journée!
Nous souhateirions partir 3 semaines en Zambie, en mode plutôt roadtrip en 4X4 avec un ami.
Aujourd'hui nous n'avons pour l'instant pas d'idée précise pour notre itinéraire.
Est-ce que vous auriez des conseils et des incontournables à nous proposer?
Nous sommes plutôt des passionnés de paysages, natures, animaux et nous sommes également des photographes amateurs à nos heures perdues.
Pour information, nous avons déjà vu les chutes Victoria il y a 4 ans de cela.
En vous remerciant tous d'avance,
Une très belle journée!
Bureau de change pour changer des euros en monnaie zambienne (kwacha zambien)
Bonjour, j'ai des kwachas zambien à changer en euros quelqu'un connaîtra il un bureau de change susceptible d'effectuer cette opération? J'en ai contacté plusieurs sur Paris mais aucun ne prend les kwachas... De plus l'ambassade de zambie à Paris reste injoignable... Merci de vos retours...
Campements sauvages et prix des hébergements en Zambie ou au Zimbabwe (en 4x4 )
Bonjour amis voyageurs,
Le retour en Afrique australe est prévu pour fin 2020. Duree entre 2 et 3 mois. Souhaits de pays: Zambie, Zimbabwe et peut être Malawi.
Après lecture des différents posts réside beaucoup de question!
Location de vehicule: quel pays est le mieux? Zambie ou Zimbabwe? Indication de prix pour un 4x4 Un ordre de prix pour un emplacement camping? Est il possible de faire du camping sauvage (hors parc) dans ces pays? Quels sont les parcs à "obligatoirement" visiter?
Lâchez vous et innondez moi de bons conseils! Mais avant, soyez déjà remerciés d'avoir prix le temps de me lire et de me répondre.
Bien à vous et au plaisir de vous lire.
Le retour en Afrique australe est prévu pour fin 2020. Duree entre 2 et 3 mois. Souhaits de pays: Zambie, Zimbabwe et peut être Malawi.
Après lecture des différents posts réside beaucoup de question!
Location de vehicule: quel pays est le mieux? Zambie ou Zimbabwe? Indication de prix pour un 4x4 Un ordre de prix pour un emplacement camping? Est il possible de faire du camping sauvage (hors parc) dans ces pays? Quels sont les parcs à "obligatoirement" visiter?
Lâchez vous et innondez moi de bons conseils! Mais avant, soyez déjà remerciés d'avoir prix le temps de me lire et de me répondre.
Bien à vous et au plaisir de vous lire.
Parcours 4 semaines au départ de Lusaka en Zambie en été
bonjour à tous les voyageurs
cette année, nous avons opté pour la Zambie. Après étude des parcs, on a opté pour ce parcours en partant de Lusaka :
parc de Kasanka
marais de Bangweule ( mon mari veut revoir un bec-en-sabot, déjà vu en Ouganda)
réserve de Mutinondo ( on hésite car le petit futé n'y fait pas référence, seul le Bradt en parle)
nuit à Kapyshya
North Luangwa ( Chikolongo puis camping ? )
Zikomo
camping à l'entrée du South Luangwa ( lequel ? peut-être Tracks and Trail)
Lower Zambezi, en faisant une halte au milieu de la route, puis traversée du parc du nord au sud pour camper au Mvuu lodge
Kafue ( Hippobay, Kaing U, Mc Bride camp)
retour sur Lusaka
on pense partir 28 jours. Qu'en pensent ceux qui connaissent les routes ?
Merci pour vos renseignements . Pour info, cela fait 4 ans qu'on loue des 4x4 avec tente sur le toit et qu'on part comme ça, en réservant les campings
amitiés
Brigitte
Parking longue durée pour notre 4x4 à Livingstone (Zambie)
Bonjour à tous
J’ai un 4x4 en Namibie depuis janvier 2018. Il est immatriculé en France et nous avons un CPD (Carnet de passage en douane). L'année dernière au moment du premier renouvellement auprès de l’Automobile Club de France , surprise : il fallait aussi payer l’Automobile Club d’Afrique du Sud ... on l’a fait sinon pas de renouvellement. Cette année il y a un refus des douanes d’Afrique du Sud ( pour toute la zone sud australe) qui ne nous autorise pas le renouvellement. On envisage donc de laisser notre voiture en Zambie hors zone SACU et ne traiter qu’avec l’Automobile Club de France . Quelqu’un connait un parking sécurisé pour notre Toyota à Livingstone? Comment faites-vous avec vos voitures ? Merci d’avance
Découverte de Livingstone à petit prix
Bonjour,
Je suis actuellement en voyage à Livingstone ( Zambie ) où j'ai décidé de poser mes valises pour quelques temps. Étant volontaire à innovation Africa mon Budget est assez serré (malheureusement). Je voudrais vous faire un état des lieux, des activités et de mes découvertes à petits prix.
Livingstone est une jolie ville, si l'on peut l'appeler ainsi, construite autour d'une route centrale (Mosi Oa Tunya road). On trouve sur cet axe routier les institutions de la ville, des grands commerces (shoprite, spar...), des hôtels... Le reste de la ville est dispersé en périphérie de cet axe, et ne ressemble en rien au centre ville.
La première activité que je recommande est une balade en vélo proposé par des jeunes du quartier. Il s'agit d'une découverte du milieu locale de Livingstone: le marché, une école... La balade est adapté à tous niveau sportive et l'argent est en partie reversé à une école de quartier. Les "cowboys", ils se nomment ainsi, vous introduisent culturellement et socialement au Livingstone rurale (qui représente 90% de la population de Livingstone quand même).
Afin de vous immergé encore un petit peu plus, je vous recommande de faire le tour des marché locaux, tels que "Maramba market", "Green market" ou si vous souhaitez trouver des souvenirs en tout genre le "Craft market". La visite d'un marché est toujours l'opportunité de découvrir de nouvelle choses et de rencontrer des locaux. En plus c'est gratuit !
Si vous souhaitez vous cultiver sur l'histoire de la Zambie, je vous recommande le musée de Livingstone. Le musée n'est pas extraordinaire, il e st même un peu vieillot et dans un état douteux, mais il contient une collection d'outils et de représentation d'habitation du paléolithique valant le détour. Son prix est plus que abordable.
Pour finir votre journée je vous recommande de boire un petit verre ou de grignoter un bout dans les restaurants/ Bar le long du Zambèze. Les prix varient selon les établissements mais vous pouvez vous en sortir pour environ 20 Zmw la pinte de bière (soit 1,20 €).
De manière générale les safaris et les activités sont excessivement chère et ne représente qu'une petite infime partie de ce que les pays d’Afrique ont à offrir.
N'hésitez pas à me poser des questions :)
Je suis actuellement en voyage à Livingstone ( Zambie ) où j'ai décidé de poser mes valises pour quelques temps. Étant volontaire à innovation Africa mon Budget est assez serré (malheureusement). Je voudrais vous faire un état des lieux, des activités et de mes découvertes à petits prix.
Livingstone est une jolie ville, si l'on peut l'appeler ainsi, construite autour d'une route centrale (Mosi Oa Tunya road). On trouve sur cet axe routier les institutions de la ville, des grands commerces (shoprite, spar...), des hôtels... Le reste de la ville est dispersé en périphérie de cet axe, et ne ressemble en rien au centre ville.
La première activité que je recommande est une balade en vélo proposé par des jeunes du quartier. Il s'agit d'une découverte du milieu locale de Livingstone: le marché, une école... La balade est adapté à tous niveau sportive et l'argent est en partie reversé à une école de quartier. Les "cowboys", ils se nomment ainsi, vous introduisent culturellement et socialement au Livingstone rurale (qui représente 90% de la population de Livingstone quand même).
Afin de vous immergé encore un petit peu plus, je vous recommande de faire le tour des marché locaux, tels que "Maramba market", "Green market" ou si vous souhaitez trouver des souvenirs en tout genre le "Craft market". La visite d'un marché est toujours l'opportunité de découvrir de nouvelle choses et de rencontrer des locaux. En plus c'est gratuit !
Si vous souhaitez vous cultiver sur l'histoire de la Zambie, je vous recommande le musée de Livingstone. Le musée n'est pas extraordinaire, il e st même un peu vieillot et dans un état douteux, mais il contient une collection d'outils et de représentation d'habitation du paléolithique valant le détour. Son prix est plus que abordable.
Pour finir votre journée je vous recommande de boire un petit verre ou de grignoter un bout dans les restaurants/ Bar le long du Zambèze. Les prix varient selon les établissements mais vous pouvez vous en sortir pour environ 20 Zmw la pinte de bière (soit 1,20 €).
De manière générale les safaris et les activités sont excessivement chère et ne représente qu'une petite infime partie de ce que les pays d’Afrique ont à offrir.
N'hésitez pas à me poser des questions :)
Dix jours en Zambie ou Zimbabwe
Bonjour,
nous avons mon ami et moi, des billets pour victoria falls pour ce mois d’août, pour seulement 10 "petits" jours. J'ai lu les discutions sur Voyage forum, ainsi que des blogs persos trouvés sur le net. Nous voyageons toujours seuls en organisant les voyages grâce à voyage forum et les recherches sur le net et on finalise une fois sur place . Mais cette fois ci j'ai du mal à trouver des infos et ne sais pas dans quelle direction chercher... Nous aurions aimé faire un self road trip de 8 jours. Zambie ou Zimbabwe? Est ce quelqu'un aurait des infos ou des avis sur un quelconque trajet en si peu de temps...? Ou pensez vous qu'il vaut mieux faire un safari organisé ( et dans ce cas là avec qui?)...
Merci Natacha
nous avons mon ami et moi, des billets pour victoria falls pour ce mois d’août, pour seulement 10 "petits" jours. J'ai lu les discutions sur Voyage forum, ainsi que des blogs persos trouvés sur le net. Nous voyageons toujours seuls en organisant les voyages grâce à voyage forum et les recherches sur le net et on finalise une fois sur place . Mais cette fois ci j'ai du mal à trouver des infos et ne sais pas dans quelle direction chercher... Nous aurions aimé faire un self road trip de 8 jours. Zambie ou Zimbabwe? Est ce quelqu'un aurait des infos ou des avis sur un quelconque trajet en si peu de temps...? Ou pensez vous qu'il vaut mieux faire un safari organisé ( et dans ce cas là avec qui?)...
Merci Natacha
Séjour en Zambie
Bonjour
Nous allons passer 5 jours à Livingstone après un séjour organisé de 8 jours dans le South Luangwa et nous aimerions avoir le retour d'expérience par des personnes ayant voyagé en bus au départ de Lusaka et retour bien sûr (régularité des horaires et sécurité). Ensuite nous cherchons un logement pas trop cher mais non bruyant si possible près de la rivière ou autre endroit agréable avec pareil un retour d'expérience , nous sommes 4 adultes donc 2 chambres et la période se situe du 3 au 7 novembre 2019 inclus. A partir de livingstone peut-on se déplacer facilement par bus ou taxi pour aller à Victoria falls et autres activités , le visa s'obtient-il facilement au poste frontière Zambie/Zimbabwe. Quelques conseils nous seraient fort utiles car notre denier voyage au Zimbabwe remonte à des lustres et nous ne sommes jamais allés en Zambie.
Merci pour votre aide.
Yolande et Jacky
Nous allons passer 5 jours à Livingstone après un séjour organisé de 8 jours dans le South Luangwa et nous aimerions avoir le retour d'expérience par des personnes ayant voyagé en bus au départ de Lusaka et retour bien sûr (régularité des horaires et sécurité). Ensuite nous cherchons un logement pas trop cher mais non bruyant si possible près de la rivière ou autre endroit agréable avec pareil un retour d'expérience , nous sommes 4 adultes donc 2 chambres et la période se situe du 3 au 7 novembre 2019 inclus. A partir de livingstone peut-on se déplacer facilement par bus ou taxi pour aller à Victoria falls et autres activités , le visa s'obtient-il facilement au poste frontière Zambie/Zimbabwe. Quelques conseils nous seraient fort utiles car notre denier voyage au Zimbabwe remonte à des lustres et nous ne sommes jamais allés en Zambie.
Merci pour votre aide.
Yolande et Jacky










