Is Zambia safe to travel?
The highest current government travel advisory for Zambia is level 1 of 4 — exercise normal precautions. Our composite risk score, which adds the weight of active disaster and weather alerts, is 1.44 out of 5.
- Advisory level
- 1/ 4
- Risk score
- 1.44 / 5
- Active alerts
- 4
- Conflict events, 30 days
- 96
Government advisories
| Issued by | Level | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2023-07-31 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-06-01 |
| Canada | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-09-24 |
Active alerts
- 2026-10-08wildfireLowZambia
- 2026-10-06wildfireLowZambia
- 2026-03-06humanitarianHighZambia
- 2026-01-09floodHighZambia
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Questions about travel to Zambia
Is it safe to travel to Zambia right now?
Government advisories currently rate Zambia at level 1 of 4 (exercise normal precautions). Normal precautions apply.
What is the travel risk score for Zambia?
1.44 out of 5: an advisory base of 1.0 plus 0.44 from active alerts.
Are there active natural disaster or weather alerts in Zambia?
Yes, 4 active alerts at the moment.
How often is this information updated?
Government advisories are checked daily, disaster and weather alerts every 6 hours and conflict events every 15 minutes.
Last updated 2026-09-24. Advisory levels summarise official government guidance and are not a guarantee of safety. Check official sources before travel.