LATEST ZAMBIA NEWS
Updated Visa Fees for 2026
The Department of Immigration has released the new visa fees, effective from 1 January 2026 until further notice. Single-entry visa Was USD25 Now USD50 Double-entry visa Was USD40 Now USD80 KAZA UniVisa USD50 – no change Multiple entry visa Was USD75 Now USD80 Day-tripper visa USD10 [...]
3 Cheetahs Cubs Born in Private Reserve
There are estimated to be only about a hundred cheetah left in the wild in Zambia, making the birth of three cubs in Lolelunga Private Reserve near Kafue National Park a source of celebration. Five cheetahs – three females and two males – were introduced to the reserve in [...]
Green Safaris’ Conservation Work Racks Up Awards
Green Safaris, who have lodges in Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi, have been rewarded for their regenerative tourism model fostered by founder Vincent Kouwenhoven. His belief is that, with the right approach and partners, ‘Tourism can restore more than it consumes’. First on the impressive list is [...]
Zambia on Track to Reach 2025 Visitor Targets
The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has announced that the industry is on track to reach its goal of attracting 2.4 million visitors this year, reporting that by October 2025, two million international arrivals had already been recorded. 2024 saw 2.2 million international arrivals and several advertising campaigns to key markets [...]
2026 Deals and Specials for Kafue
Kafue National Park is a must-see for every serious safari lover. Not only is it vast and teeming with game but it has only a handful of lodges, making it sought-after for photographers, birders, adventurers and those who want good, old-fashioned bush time. Some of the top camps and lodges [...]
2026 Deals and Specials for Lower Zambezi
Many of the most popular lodges and camps in Lower Zambezi National Park are making it more affordable for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has waived visa requirements for a large number of countries: 167 [...]
Vic Falls Border Post Now Open 24 Hours
The Victoria Falls border post between Zimbabwe and Zambia is now open round the clock with immediate effect after previously closing at 10pm every night. The extended operating hours will ease congestion, shorten processing times and allow much easier passage for travellers between the two sides of the Falls. [...]
2026 Deals and Specials for North and South Luangwa
Some of the top lodges and camps in North and South Luangwa are making it even easier for you to visit in 2026 with discounts, deals and specials for groups, families, solos and honeymooners. In addition, the government has dropped visa requirements for a large number of countries – at [...]
New Owners and a Refurb for Mayukuyuku
Mayukuyuku Luxury Bush Camp in Kafue National Park has been sold. After operating the lodge successfully for many years, former directors Pippa Turner and Patrick Moyo have passed ownership to Agrofuel Investments, who also own the Zamlodge Chalets and Campsite in Kafue. Mayukuyuku will close on 1 December 2025 for [...]
‘Kingdom’ Filmed Over 1 700 Days in Nsefu
Kingdom, the BBC’s new nature documentary, was filmed entirely in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park and follows the fortunes of the same leopards, wild dogs, lions and hyenas over five years as they give birth, hunt, fall ill, gain new territory and face intruders. The producers planned [...]
Kutandala Offers Free North Luangwa Flights for 2026
Although North Luangwa offers superb game viewing and is one of the few places in Zambia to see rhino, it is also a very remote national park and can be difficult to access. The Classic Zambia team has recognised this and will be including flights between Kutandala – their North [...]
New Lodge Coming to Musekese Region of Kafue
A brand-new lodge is currently under construction in Kafue National Park. Lwenge River Camp by Classic Zambia will be set along the Kafue river in the Musekese section of the park, promising water views from every tent and productive game viewing. Lwenge will comprise five rooms sleeping 10 adults and [...]