Government Advisory
20
LowLevel 1: Exercise normal precautions
Zambia
AfricaHigher risk than 29% of countries. Main concerns: transport reliability and tourist scams.
Traveler Practical Risk
30
LowConfidence: high. Main drivers: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🚌Transport
Africa avg: 6663
🎭Scams
Africa avg: 6660
📢Civil Unrest
Africa avg: 7246
🌊Natural Disaster
Africa avg: 2424
🏥Health
Africa avg: 4318
⚠️Violent Incident
Africa avg: 5012
🔓Petty Crime
Africa avg: 577
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 7/31/2023
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2023-07-31 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Zambia
- Is Zambia safe to travel to?
- Zambia has a practical risk score of 30/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are transport reliability and tourist scams.
- What are the main travel risks in Zambia?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Zambia are: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Zambia?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Zambia is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Zambia?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Rwanda
Seychelles
Macau
Argentina
Kazakhstan