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Zambia

9 scams

Not only is Zambia a safari paradise, the country is also home to one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders, a UNESCO Heritage site, fascinating wildlife and as well as colorful festivals.

The country is also safe to visit, though there are a couple of tourist targeted scams and crime to watch for.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

Emergency number

  • General emergency: 999
  • Ambulance, police: 991
  • Fire: 993

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Victoria Falls, Zambia

Travel scams in Zambia

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Livingstone Airport

Visa scam in Zambia

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How it works: A trick played by rogue immigration officials is to write the expiry date of your visa as a few days earlier than your actual departure date. Next,…

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Kitwe Zambia

Corrupt police in Zambia

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How it works: You may encounter this as long as you are on the road, regardless if you are being driven on a bus/cab or driving your own car. Note…

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Signs of a Rigged ATM

ATM skimming in Zambia

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How it works: Situation: the vast majority of tourists would probably not fall for this but on the off-chance that you do, you need to know how to spot the…

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Zambian Kwacha

Money exchange scam in Zambia

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How it works: You may encounter unlicensed money changer touts on the streets, borders or at transportation hubs. They will first quote a very unfavourable rate. If you are aware…

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Soweto Market

Pickpockets in Zambia

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How it works: They work in pairs/gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g. jacket/newspaper)…

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Bus terminal in Lusaka

Snatch thefts in Zambia

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How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Street, mall, shop, park, transportation hub: distracting and snatching from you, then escaping via a getaway car or…

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Taxis in Zambia

Taxi scams in Zambia

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How it works: You will likely get thronged by many taxi touts at transportation hubs, border crossings or at Victoria Falls. Some are fine but some will exploit you. As…

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Game reserve in Zambia

Tour operator scams in Zambia

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How it works: You may encounter unlicensed/unofficial guides and tour operators in Zambia. This is not technically a scam unless they market themselves actively as one. Regardless, it is recommended…

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Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls scams in Zambia

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How it works: Version 1 (unofficial guide): there are many unofficial guides around who will offer to bring you around for inflated sums (e.g. USD 80). Version 2 (taxi): taxis…

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