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General Information
Jeki Airstrip, Lower Zambezi-The ONLY WAY to arrive in the bush
while drivers are seated in the right side of the ve-
hicle (as one would drive in the UK for instance).
The general speed limit on national highways is 100
km/h, 100 km/h on secondary roads, and 65 km/h
in urban built up areas unless otherwise indicated.
Visiting drivers must hold an International Drivers
Licence.
The best way of getting around is undeniably by
vehicle, preferably a 4WD. Avoid driving at night if
possible as there are road markings, potholes and
animals crossing the roads are difficult to see. Sec-
tions of the major routes to the north, south, east and
west are nearly always undergoing pothole repairs.
Road fatalities in Zambia are extremely high. Please
avoid driving at night unless absolutely necessary.
If that is the case, exercise extreme caution while
driving at night.
Petrol is available at most of the major towns, but
generally becomes more expensive as one gets fur-
ther from the railway line. If travelling in the more
remote areas of the country, be sure to take extra
supplies, as availability is not always guaranteed.
If it’s an emergency, try the local markets, where
sometimes bottles of petrol for sale can be found.
Be sure to have all your vehicle papers on hand as
you’re bound to encounter a few roadblocks en route
to your destination. If you ever need to stop, pull well
off of the road and ensure that other drivers easily
see you and your vehicle.
By Taxi
There are many taxis available in Lusaka (blue Toyo-
ta corollas). Prices are negotiable but remain high. If
you intend to use a the taxi for a few hours, it is better
to negotiate a price for the time you will use the taxi
service, or the for the entire day. From the Arcades
Shopping Centre to the town centre will cost you ap-
proximately K25,000 after some negotiation.
Vehicle permits
To bring a vehicle into Zambia one must obtain a
temporary import permit (TIP) or, depending on the
country of origin of the vehicle, a carnet de passage.
If the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, they must
have a letter of authorization from the owner for use
of the vehicle in Zambia. Your local AA office should
be consulted before leaving for Zambia to check
whether any of these conditions have changed. Oth-
erwise, one can write to the Controller of Customs
and Excise for further up to date information. Visi-
tors must also purchase third party insurance at the