ℹ Visa on Arrival — Apply at the border or airport
7%Rejection Rate
2/5Difficulty
0–0dProcessing
GHS 750Total Cost
Quick Facts
RequirementVisa on Arrival
Visa Fee
GHS 750
Processing Time0–0 working days
Appointment Wait~ weeks
Stay DurationUp to 30 days
E-VisaAvailable online
Zambia offers Africa's finest walking safaris, Victoria Falls, and some of the continent's most remote wilderness. VOA on arrival (USD 50). KAZA Univisa (USD 50) adds Zimbabwe across the bridge. Yellow fever mandatory for Ghanaians. Ethiopian Airlines Accra–Addis–Lusaka.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory — Zambia immigration checks it at arrival. Original yellow card required.
Exact USD cash for the VOA — no change given at immigration. Bring exact amounts.
South Luangwa and Kafue lodges are remote — carry USD cash as card payments are limited.
Insider Tips
The KAZA Univisa (USD 50) is one of the best travel deals in Africa — covers Zambia AND Zimbabwe, letting you cross between the two sides of Victoria Falls. The Zambia side (Livingstone) has the famous Knife-Edge Bridge walk over the boiling spray. The Zimbabwe side (Victoria Falls town) has the widest panoramic view and the Rainforest Walk.
South Luangwa National Park is the original walking safari destination — Norman Carr pioneered it here in the 1950s. Walking alongside elephants, lions, and leopards with an armed ranger is the real African bush experience. Best October–December when game is concentrated at the Luangwa River.
Lower Zambezi National Park's canoe safaris on the Zambezi River are extraordinary — silently paddling past pods of hippos, crocodiles sunning on banks, elephants wading to drink. Book through Chiawa or Sausage Tree camps for the best experience.
Step-by-Step Guide
Get yellow fever vaccination
Ghana Health Service centre in Accra or Kumasi. Yellow card at least 10 days old. Zambia checks at immigration.
Decide: single entry or KAZA Univisa
If visiting only Zambia: single entry USD 50. If crossing to Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town): KAZA Univisa USD 50 covers both countries. Both paid on arrival in exact USD cash.
Fly Accra to Lusaka or Livingstone
Ethiopian Airlines: Accra (ACC) → Addis (ADD) → Lusaka (LUN). Or via Johannesburg (JNB) then Proflight Zambia to Livingstone (LVI). Total: ~11–14 hours.
Pay VOA at arrival and explore Zambia
Victoria Falls (Zambia side), South Luangwa NP (walking safaris), Lower Zambezi NP (canoe safari with hippos), Kafue NP, Lake Malawi border area.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Ghana is endemic)
USD 50 cash for single entry VOA (or USD 50 KAZA Univisa)
Confirmed return or onward flight from Zambia
Hotel or lodge booking in Zambia
Recommended (Optional)
Travel insurance
Request KAZA Univisa at immigration if visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country. Zambia requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travellers from endemic countries including Ghana. Certificate must be at least 10 days old. Ghana Health Service vaccination centres in Accra, Kumasi, or regional capitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ghanaians need a visa for Zambia?
Ghanaians get a visa on arrival (USD 50) at Lusaka or Livingstone airports. No pre-application needed. Yellow fever certificate mandatory. Also: KAZA Univisa (USD 50) covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe — great for Victoria Falls.
What is the KAZA Univisa and can Ghanaians get it?
Yes — the KAZA Univisa (USD 50) lets Ghanaians enter both Zambia and Zimbabwe with one visa. Ideal for visiting Victoria Falls from both sides. Available on arrival at Livingstone (LVI) or Lusaka (LUN) airports.