Heritage Tourism: Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga urged families to visit museums and heritage sites during Independence celebrations, while renovation work has begun at Livingstone Art Gallery. Wildlife: Three African wild dogs travelled a record 4,126 kilometres across Zambia in eight months, an extraordinary dispersal that highlights the country’s rich natural heritage. Visitor Safety: A British father was fatally attacked by an elephant while on an excursion to South Luangwa National Park, underscoring the risks of wildlife encounters. Business Travel: Zambia has allocated 14 hectares along Lusaka Airport Road for a future COMESA headquarters, planned to include a 200-room hotel and a 1,000-seat conference facility.
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Travel Health: Kenya has introduced enhanced screening for arrivals from Zambia and nine other countries it considers at risk of Ebola. Heritage Tourism: Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga urged families to visit museums and heritage sites during Zambia’s Independence celebrations to explore the country’s history and culture. Wildlife: Three African wild dogs travelled a record 4,126 kilometres across Zambia in eight months, highlighting the country’s value as a habitat for wildlife—and the need to protect connected landscapes. Tourism & Arts: Government says Zambian art can enrich visitor experiences and support local livelihoods by linking artists with hotels, lodges and tourist sites; renovation has begun at Livingstone Art Gallery. Regional Events: Lusaka will host the Road to BAL basketball qualifiers from October 27 to 31, bringing clubs from six countries to compete.
Tourism and Culture: Government says connecting Zambian artists with hotels, lodges, airports and tourist sites can enrich visitor experiences; renovation has begun at Livingstone Art Gallery. Business Travel: Zambia has handed over 14 hectares in Lusaka for the new COMESA headquarters, which is planned to include a 200-room hotel and a 1,000-capacity conference facility. Wildlife: Three African wild dogs travelled a record 4,126 kilometres across Zambia in eight months, from Kafue National Park toward the Luangwa Valley, highlighting the importance of connected habitats. Destination Promotion: Zambian music group Organized Family is seeking approval to film a Malawi tourism video at local attractions, using music and football to promote cross-border travel and cultural exchange.
Conservation: A fresh debate asks whether private investment can help protect Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces, as conservation funding struggles to meet growing pressures. Zambia’s wild dogs offer a striking reminder of what is at stake: three brothers travelled a record 4,126 kilometres across the country in search of mates and new territory. Safari Stays: Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River has opened in Kafue National Park, offering 13 riverfront suites and villas, including elevated rooms with private plunge pools. Cross-Border Tourism: Zambian group Organized Family is seeking approval to film a Visit Malawi music video at local attractions, using football and music to promote travel between the neighbours. At the COMESA summit, Zimbabwe’s tourism minister also highlighted cultural exchange and the KAZA UniVisa as ways to strengthen regional travel. Road Safety: A crash in Rufunsa killed six people and injured 27, a grim reminder for travellers to take care on Zambia’s roads.
Regional Tourism: At the COMESA summit in Harare, Zimbabwe’s tourism minister called for stronger cross-border links and highlighted the KAZA UniVisa as a way to make travel easier across the region. Wildlife: Three African wild dogs travelled a record 4,126 kilometres across Zambia in eight months, a remarkable journey that underscores the need to protect connected habitats for the endangered animals. Culture & Travel: Zambia’s Likumbi Lyamize Cultural Association says the ceremony supports tourism and is urging the government to help establish a museum in Zambezi. Safari Stays: Anantara has opened a 13-room luxury camp on the Kafue River, adding elevated suites, plunge pools and river dining to the country’s largest national park. Travel Safety: A British man was fatally attacked by an elephant during an excursion to South Luangwa National Park, a tragic reminder to follow park safety guidance around wildlife.
Safari Stay: Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River has opened in Zambia’s largest national park, with 13 elevated suites, plunge pools and river dining aimed at luxury travellers. Wildlife: Three young wild dogs tracked 4,126 kilometres across Zambia in eight months, the longest recorded dispersal by an African mammal, highlighting the importance of connected habitats. Cultural Tourism: Likumbi Lyamize Cultural Association says its ceremony supports tourism and is urging the government to establish a museum in Zambezi to showcase local heritage. Regional Travel: Zimbabwe’s tourism minister has pointed to the KAZA UniVisa as a model for easier cross-border travel, which could help grow tourism across the region.
Safari Stay: Anantara has opened its first African safari camp on the Kafue River in Zambia’s largest national park. The 13-room luxury retreat features elevated suites, private plunge pools and river-based dining. Cultural Tourism: The Likumbi Lyamize Cultural Association says the ceremony supports tourism and is urging the government to establish a museum in Zambezi to showcase local heritage. Regional Travel: Kruger National Park entry fees rise on 1 November. The new daily rate for visitors from Zambia and other SADC countries will be R296 per adult and R147 per child. Road Safety: Six people died and 27 were seriously injured when a minibus towing a trailer crashed on the Great East Road in Rufunsa; police say speed may have contributed.
Luxury Safari: Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River has opened in Kafue National Park, offering 13 riverfront suites and villas, including elevated rooms, plunge pools and floating dining. Regional Tourism: Zimbabwe’s tourism minister Barbara Rwodzi says culture can deepen African cooperation and called for stronger cross-border travel, citing the KAZA UniVisa. Cultural Heritage: Zambia’s Likumbi Lyamize Association says preserving tradition supports tourism and is urging the government to help establish a museum in Zambezi. Road Safety: Six people died and 27 were seriously injured when a bus crashed in Rufunsa District; excessive speed may have contributed, police say.
Cultural Tourism: Likumbi Lyamize Cultural Association says preserving traditions can strengthen national identity and support tourism. It is urging the government and partners to establish a museum in Zambezi, while asking the public to treat makishi traditions with respect. Road Safety: Six people died and 27 were seriously injured when a minibus towing a trailer crashed in Rufunsa on the Great East Road on October 19. Police say excessive speed may have contributed; the investigation is ongoing. Wildlife Safety: A woman has recounted losing her father in an elephant attack during a trip to South Luangwa National Park, a tragic reminder that wildlife encounters carry real risks.
Road Safety: Six people died and 27 were seriously injured when a bus towing a trailer crashed in Manenekela Hills on the Great East Road on October 19. Police say speeding may have contributed. Football Travel: Red Arrows beat South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in Ndola, giving the Zambian side an edge ahead of Friday’s CAF Confederation Cup return leg in Durban. Wildlife Protection: Thai authorities seized more than 400 Zambian elephant tusks and plan a DNA investigation, highlighting the threat of wildlife trafficking to Zambia’s natural heritage.
Wildlife Conservation: Thai authorities seized about 400 elephant tusks believed to have been smuggled from Zambia and plan DNA testing — a stark reminder of the pressure on the country’s wildlife. Kafue Accommodation: Anantara has unveiled a tented camp lodge on the Kafue River, adding a new stay option in one of Zambia’s wilderness areas. Livingstone: The council has cleared street vendors from the CBD, changing the look and use of the city centre.
Travel Rules: Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry says US entry is suspended for Zambians holding visitor, business, student and some other visa categories, with limited exceptions. Travellers should check with the US Embassy before booking or paying fees. Wildlife Protection: Thai authorities seized about 400 elephant tusks believed to have come from Zambia and are conducting DNA tests, renewing concerns about illegal wildlife trafficking. Safari Stays: Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River has unveiled a new lodge in Zambia, adding accommodation in one of the country’s key wilderness destinations.
Football Tourism: Red Arrows beat South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in Ndola, giving Zambia’s club an edge ahead of the Confederation Cup return leg in Durban on October 23. Travel Update: The US has suspended entry for Zambians on several visa categories, including business, tourism and student visas. Check with the US Embassy before booking or paying fees. Kafue Lodge: Anantara has unveiled a tented camp on the Kafue River, adding a new accommodation offering in one of Zambia’s major wilderness areas. Wildlife Protection: Thai authorities seized about 400 elephant tusks believed to have been smuggled from Zambia and declared as timber; DNA tests are planned to confirm their origin.
Football Tourism: Red Arrows beat South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, taking an advantage into the CAF Confederation Cup return leg on October 23. Livingstone: The council has cleared street vendors from the CBD after a relocation deadline, with 210 market stalls vacant across three markets — a change visitors may notice in the tourist capital. Travel Advice: Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is urging travellers to check with the U.S. Embassy before making plans, as U.S. restrictions suspend entry for Zambians on tourist, business and several other visa categories. Safari Stays: Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River has unveiled a lodge in Zambia’s Kafue wilderness, adding a new accommodation option for visitors.
Travel Advisory: Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry says US entry restrictions affect Zambians applying for immigrant, business, tourism, student and exchange visas. Travellers should check with the US Embassy before booking or paying fees. Wildlife Protection: Thai authorities seized about 400 ivory pieces hidden in a timber shipment from Zambia and are conducting DNA tests to identify the elephants’ origin. Sports Travel: Red Arrows host South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs in Ndola in a CAF Confederation Cup qualifier, bringing continental football to local fans. Getting Around: Lusaka–Luapula bus fares have risen by as much as 45%, adding to the cost of domestic trips. Accommodation: Anantara has unveiled a new tented camp on the Kafue River, expanding high-end stays in one of Zambia’s major wilderness areas. Livingstone: The council has cleared street vendors from the CBD after a relocation deadline, reshaping the visitor experience in the tourist capital.
U.S. Travel: Zambia’s Foreign Ministry has reminded citizens that U.S. entry is suspended for several visa categories, including business, tourism, student and exchange visas. Travellers should check with the U.S. Embassy before making plans or paying fees. Health Protocols: Three Zambian women footballers, including Barbra Banda, face delays returning to their U.S. clubs after playing in Uganda, because of Ebola-related re-entry protocols. The league says the players are healthy. New Stay: Anantara has unveiled a tented camp on the Kafue River, adding accommodation in one of Zambia’s wilderness areas. Livingstone Update: The council has cleared street vendors from parts of the CBD after a relocation deadline, changing the streetscape in the tourist capital. Tourism Growth: Mulungushi International Conference Centre says it will support Zambia’s target of five million tourist visits by 2031.
Sports Travel: Red Arrows host South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs in Ndola this weekend in a CAF Confederation Cup qualifier, putting the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on the regional football itinerary. Livingstone: The council says streets in the tourist capital’s CBD are clear after vendors were ordered to move to designated markets; 210 market stalls were unoccupied across three markets. Tourism Investment: Anantara has unveiled a lodge at its Kafue River tented camp, adding a new accommodation option in one of Zambia’s major wilderness areas. Visitor Growth: Mulungushi International Conference Centre paid a K29.8 million dividend and pledged support for Zambia’s target of five million tourist visits by 2031. Road Travel: Zambia is piloting online purchases of Comesa Yellow Card cross-border motor insurance, with digital checks intended to make travel across member countries easier. Safari Safety: A British family’s account of a father killed by an elephant during a South Luangwa trip is a stark reminder of the risks of close encounters with wildlife.
Youth Summit Bid: Zambia and Zimbabwe are the final contenders to host the 2027 Youth Connect Africa Summit, a chance to draw delegates and showcase the country to regional visitors. Livingstone: The council has cleared street vendors from the CBD after a relocation deadline; it reported 210 vacant market stalls across three markets. The city also hosted the 2026 African Marketing Confederation Awards at Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort. Kafue Lodge: Anantara has opened a 13-key, off-grid tented camp on the Kafue River, pairing safari stays with conservation work alongside African Parks. Tourism Investment: Mulungushi International Conference Centre paid a K29.8 million dividend and pledged support for Zambia’s goal of five million tourist visits by 2031. Road Travel: A backlog of trucks at Katima Mulilo is disrupting crossings into Zambia, with missing customs documents blamed for delays.
Livingstone: The tourist capital’s council says 210 market stalls are vacant after street vendors cleared the CBD ahead of a relocation deadline, opening up busy areas to pedestrians and motorists. Sports Travel: Kaizer Chiefs travel to Ndola to face Red Arrows at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday in a CAF Confederation Cup qualifier, bringing a regional football spotlight to Zambia. Kafue Safari Tourism: Anantara has opened a 13-tent luxury camp on the Kafue River, its first African safari property, with conservation-focused experiences developed with African Parks. Tourism Investment: Mulungushi International Conference Centre paid the state K29.8 million in dividends and pledged support for Zambia’s target of five million tourist visits by 2031. Travel Services: The German Embassy’s consular and visa section in Zambia will close from October 30 to November 15 for construction; no visa services, including emergency visas, will be available.
Safari Stays: Anantara has opened a 13-tent luxury camp on the Kafue River, its first African safari property. The off-grid lodge partners with African Parks and offers access to wildlife in Zambia’s largest national park. Travel Services: Zambia’s German Embassy consular and visa section will close from October 30 to November 15, with no visa services available during that period. Getting Around: Lusaka–Luapula bus fares rose by K25 to K45 from October 9; passengers should check prices with operators before travelling. Cross-Border Travel: A new US visa restriction applies to Zambian nationals, including applicants for visitor visas. Separately, a digital pilot for buying and verifying COMESA Yellow Card motor insurance is under way in Zambia. Tourism Outlook: Zambia’s government has set a target of five million tourist arrivals as part of its national development agenda.
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