ℹ Visa on Arrival — Apply at the border or airport
8%Rejection Rate
2/5Difficulty
0–0dProcessing
NGN 78,350Total Cost
Quick Facts
RequirementVisa on Arrival
Visa Fee
NGN 78,350
Processing Time0–0 working days
Appointment Wait~ weeks
Stay DurationUp to 30 days
E-VisaAvailable online
Zambia is one of Africa's finest safari destinations — South Luangwa NP walking safaris, Victoria Falls (world's largest waterfall), Lower Zambezi canoeing with hippos. VOA on arrival (USD 50). KAZA Univisa (USD 50) lets you cross to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls side too. YF mandatory.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory — Zambia checks it at immigration. Carry the original yellow card.
Exact USD cash is required for the VOA — Zambia immigration does not give change. Bring exact amounts.
South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi are remote — carry enough USD cash as card payments are limited in lodges.
Insider Tips
The KAZA Univisa (USD 50) is excellent value: you can cross from Zambia's Victoria Falls (Livingstone) to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls town) with a single visa. The Zambian side has the famous Boiling Pot and the spectacular Knife-Edge Bridge walk. The Zimbabwean side has the wider panoramic view of the full falls.
South Luangwa National Park is Africa's original walking safari destination — Norman Carr invented it here in the 1950s. Walking with an armed guide alongside elephants, lions, and hippos is unique to Luangwa. Remote and expensive but extraordinary. Best Oct–Dec (dry season, animals concentrated at the Luangwa River).
Lower Zambezi National Park offers canoe safaris on the Zambezi River — paddling silently past hippos, crocodiles, and elephants drinking. No crowds, superb camps. Combine with a Victoria Falls stop for the ultimate Zambia trip.
Step-by-Step Guide
Get yellow fever vaccination
NAFDAC-approved centre in Lagos or Abuja. Yellow card at least 10 days old. Zambia checks it strictly.
Decide: single entry or KAZA Univisa
If visiting only Zambia (Lusaka or Livingstone): single entry USD 50. If crossing to Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls): KAZA Univisa USD 50 covers both countries. Both paid on arrival.
Fly Lagos to Lusaka or Livingstone
Ethiopian Airlines: Lagos (LOS) → Addis (ADD) → Lusaka (LUN). Or via Johannesburg (JNB) then Proflight Zambia or Fastjet to Livingstone (LVI). Total: ~10–14 hours.
Pay VOA at arrival and explore
Victoria Falls, South Luangwa NP (walking safaris), Lower Zambezi NP (canoeing alongside elephants), Kafue NP (wild dogs). Zambia is Africa's finest wilderness safari destination.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Nigeria 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. Nigeria is a yellow fever endemic country. Zambia requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travellers from endemic countries including Nigeria. Certificate must be at least 10 days old. Obtain from NAFDAC-approved vaccination centres in Lagos or Abuja. Immigration may deny entry without it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nigerians need a visa for Zambia?
Nigerians get a visa on arrival (USD 50 single entry) at Lusaka or Livingstone airports. No pre-application needed. Yellow fever certificate is mandatory. Also available: KAZA Univisa (USD 50) which covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe — ideal for Victoria Falls.
What is the KAZA Univisa and can Nigerians get it?
Yes — the KAZA Univisa (USD 50) lets you 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, and at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe.