FAQs

Yes, Christmas is widely celebrated in Zambia and it holds significant cultural and religious importance. While the festive style incorporates some elements similar to Western celebrations, such as attending church services, exchanging gifts and festive decorations, Zambian traditions add a unique local flavor. Families gather to celebrate with large meals, often featuring traditional dishes alongside Western favorites. It's common to see church services filled with joyful music and dancing, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Zambians emphasize the spirit of togetherness and community during Christmas, focusing on sharing and goodwill. The holiday period is also an opportunity for families to reunite, as many people travel from urban areas to their rural hometowns to celebrate together, fostering a sense of belonging and connection to their cultural roots.

People visiting Zambia find the country to be secure and they appreciate its kindhearted inhabitants as well as its secure governmental framework and its scenic beauty. Tourists need to understand both advantages and potential risks while visiting any travel destination.

In particular, the KAZA UniVisa is only valid at certain entry locations and does not authorize admission from all ports in Zambia. At Zambia's ports of entry, travelers can utilize the KAZA UniVisa:

Instead of receiving a new visa, Zambia will extend your current one if your request for a visa extension is granted.