Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against

• Advised against except for essential travel by France (update of 13 March 2026): the northern borders, exposed to population movements from the DRC, with possible explosive remnants in the north-west. Take care between Livingstone and Victoria Falls, where tourists have been attacked; the falls site and large hotels are secure.

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Crime

• Incidents are few but can be violent (armed robbery, burglary, carjacking). Avoid walking and intercity travel after dark; city taxis are reliable. Check you are not being followed when you come home at night.

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On the road

• Part of the network is in poor condition and unlit; pedestrians, cyclists and animals appear at any time. Driving at night outside towns is strongly advised against.

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Sea, climate and natural hazards

• Wildlife parks are safe if you are careful: never leave the vehicle on a safari.

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• Emergency numbers

  Police 991, ambulance 992, fire 993.

  991992993

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• Embassy of France in Zambia

  Passport: France

  French embassy in Lusaka; out of hours, consulate general in Johannesburg +27 82 467 2588.

  31F Leopard's Hill Close, PO Box 30062, Lusaka+260 971 054 128+27 82 467 2588

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