
| 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 29° 13° | 30° 16° | 31° 17° | 31° 17° | 31° 17° | 33° 18° | 30° 17° |
| Precipitation | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Humidity | 52% | 50% | 48% | 42% | 42% | 37% | 41% |
| Wind | 20 km/h | 23 km/h | 22 km/h | 22 km/h | 19 km/h | 23 km/h | 17 km/h |
Best time to visit Zambia
The best time to visit Lusaka is June to October, when dry conditions and sunny days suit sightseeing and outdoor excursions, although September and October can be very hot. May is mostly dry, while November to April is wetter, with heavy showers and storms that may disrupt outdoor plans and unsealed-road travel.
JanuaryTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)160Sun Hours9Dry Days6
January is rainy, around 20-26°C, with intense showers and storms. Heavy rain can hamper unsealed-road travel, and some safari camps close.
FebruaryTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)111Sun Hours8Dry Days5
February is rainy, around 17-26°C, with frequent heavy downpours. Unsealed roads can be difficult, and some safari camps close during the wet season.
MarchTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)74Sun Hours8Dry Days10
March is rainy, around 20-26°C, with downpours that can affect unsealed roads. The Kuomboka ceremony may take place during March or April.
AprilTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)20Sun Hours7Dry Days19
April is warm and rainy, around 18-26°C, with showers affecting some outdoor plans. The Kuomboka ceremony may take place during March or April.
MayTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)6Sun Hours7Dry Days26
May is warm and mostly dry, around 13-25°C, with cool mornings and safari operations beginning to reopen. Outdoor sightseeing is generally practical.
JuneTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours7Dry Days28
June is dry, around 10-23°C, with almost no rain. Cool mornings and sunny days suit sightseeing and outdoor excursions.
JulyTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)1Sun Hours7Dry Days29
July is dry, around 10-23°C, with clear skies and almost no rain. Cool mornings and sunny daytime conditions suit sightseeing and excursions.
AugustTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours8Dry Days29
August is dry, around 12-32°C, with sunny days, cool mornings and hot afternoons. The weather suits outdoor activities.
SeptemberTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours11Dry Days29
September is hot and dry, around 15-29°C, with strong daytime heat. The hottest hours can make midday outdoor activities strenuous.
OctoberTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours12Dry Days27
October is very hot and dry, around 18-31°C, with peak heat and rising humidity. Outdoor activities are most comfortable outside the hottest hours.
NovemberTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)70Sun Hours12Dry Days16
November is hot and storm-prone, around 18-29°C, with muggy spells and intermittent rain. Downpours can interrupt outdoor plans as the rainy season arrives.
DecemberTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)138Sun Hours10Dry Days10
December is rainy and warm, around 18-29°C, with regular heavy showers and storms. Rising rivers and rain-affected roads can disrupt outdoor excursions.
Sources: audleytravel.com, en.wikivoyage.org

Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight
Cost: From 172 USD · Duration: 0.8 hours · ★ 4.9 (3,668 reviews)
Bubble helicopter windows that ensures you do not miss anything from the sky. Experience the Flight of Angels, an unforgettable helicopter flight with breathtaking views of the mighty Victoria Falls, the Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and the lush Zambezi National Park.

Game Drive & Rhino Safari Exp - up to 3 hrs long - MIN 2 PEOPLE
Cost: From 75 USD · Duration: 3 hours · ★ 4.9 (162 reviews)
A fascinating 2.5 to 3 hour Game Drive in Livingstone Park to see such animals not always seen in Chobe like Zebras, Wildebeest etc , then a picnic with light snacks and drinks in a picturesque area by the Zambezi River before a safe short Walking Safari to see the rare White Rhinos up close and personal . We try to keep all our tours private and p

Chobe Full Day Safari Trip
Cost: From 185 USD · ★ 4.7 (97 reviews)
A Trip all day in the Chobe National Park Botswana for about 9 hours. Clients are picked up from their lodge or Hotel in Victoria Falls and Livingstone in the morning and transferred into Botswana. On arrival the guide will meet and greet clients and then proceed for a morning Boat Safari Cruise on the Chobe river in the National Park for 3 hours b

Game Drive and White Rhino Walking Safari in Livingstone
Cost: From 85 USD · Duration: 3 hours · ★ 4.9 (87 reviews)
This tour accords the clients an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature both from the vehicles and from the walk. This tour is unique because it's the only experiences that offers the clients an opportunity to see the White Rhinos and well as bring clients closer to the Rhino for good photos. It's a combination of two activities, a game dri

Game Drive Plus White Rhino Short Walk
Cost: From 80 USD · Duration: 3 hours · ★ 4.8 (65 reviews)
Game Drive & White Rhino Safari – Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Get up close with endangered White Rhinos on a guided short walking safari with armed rangers, and enjoy a thrilling game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and abundant birdlife along the Zambezi River. Located in Zambia, just minutes from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and near Bo

Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia Expert Guided Tour
Cost: From 80 USD · ★ 4.9 (56 reviews)
See Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia on one guided experience. This tour gives you access to viewpoints on each side of the Zambezi River, allowing you to follow the falls across the gorge and understand how the landscape, water flow, and viewing angles change from one country to the other. Start on the Zimbabwe side, where you walk thr

Chobe Safari Day Trip From Livingstone
Cost: From 210 USD · ★ 4.9 (52 reviews)
The hotel pick ups commerce around 07:00am to make sure they don't miss the big 5 early safari is ideal to see the Lions, we also make sure we leave the park at 4pm. The clients are transported by road from Livingstone for about 1hr drive to Kazungula one border stop where you shall do your passport formalities for both Zambian and Botswana side ju

Full Day Tour to Chobe National Park and Botswana
Cost: From 190 USD · Duration: 10 hours · ★ 4.7 (51 reviews)
The hotel pick ups commerce around 07:00am, guest are transported by road from Livingstone for about 1hr drive to Kazungula one border stop where you shall do your passport formalities for both Zambian and Botswana side just after crossing the newly constructed Kazungula bridge. The guide on Botswana side will be waiting for you, once we met the gu

Game drive in the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park - Livingstone
Cost: From 85 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · ★ 4.9 (48 reviews)
During the game drive you will go around the many loops in the Mosi oa Tunya National Park where you will get an opportunity to see different animals and at the end of the game drive you will have a rhino walk, this allows you to have an up close view of the White Rhinos.
Brief
- Try local dishes such as nshima with relish, ifisashi (vegetables in peanut sauce), chikanda (a cassava-based dish), and kapenta (small dried fish).
- Lusaka is a spread-out city; allow extra time for road journeys, particularly during peak commuting hours. Use established taxi firms or reputable ride-hailing services after dark.
- Keep valuables discreet in busy markets, transport hubs, and shopping areas, and avoid walking alone at night.
Safety and health
- Zambia is highly malarial. Use an appropriate mosquito repellent, wear covering clothing around dusk and night, sleep under screened or treated nets where needed, and discuss malaria prophylaxis with a travel-health professional. Dengue and other mosquito-borne infections are also possible. (
cdc.gov |
wikivoyage.org)
- Drink sealed bottled, boiled, or properly treated water. Tap water in Lusaka can be risky, and travellers should check that bottled-water seals are intact. (
cdc.gov |
wikivoyage.org)
- Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, and untreated pools because of schistosomiasis. Take precautions against tsetse flies and ticks, especially outside the city, and avoid contact with blood or tissues from livestock because of Rift Valley fever risk. (
cdc.gov)
- Yellow-fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits. (
cdc.gov)
- Political tensions remain elevated after the August election. Avoid demonstrations, political gatherings, and government or party premises, and monitor local reporting because arrests and security operations have occurred in Lusaka. (
bbc.com |
apnews.com |
lusakatimes.com)
Recent News
- September 6, 2026: Police in Lusaka’s Barlastone area shot and killed a man who allegedly attacked an officer with a machete. The incident appears localized, but travellers should avoid active police operations and crime scenes. (
diggers.news)
- September 3, 2026: A losing candidate petitioned the Lusaka Central parliamentary election, alleging irregularities in vote monitoring and counting. Further legal or political tensions may affect activity around courts and political venues. (
zambianobserver.com)
- September 1, 2026: President Hakainde Hichilema was inaugurated for a second term after a disputed election, while opposition figures faced arrest or detention. Travellers should expect heightened sensitivity around political gatherings and avoid demonstrations. (
apnews.com |
bbc.com)
- August 17-27, 2026: Authorities reported a security raid in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area involving suspected militia activity and weapons, followed by questioning and detention of opposition figures over alleged treason. The claims and proceedings remain politically sensitive. (
lusakatimes.com |
bbc.com)





