Lusaka - Post Report Question and Answers
But don't forget your:
Rain gear! - Mar 2022
Anti-malarials, over the counter drugs, uninterrupted power source, car parts, anything you'll need but would be 5x the price on the local market here or impossible to get. - Dec 2021
High-clearance vehicle and patience. - Nov 2017
Sunscreen and sunglasses. - Jun 2016
Patience: people here are usually friendly and always want to know how you are doing before getting down to business. Mosquito repellent and camping gear. (If that's your thing; if not, bring extra money to go "glamping" at game lodges!) - May 2016
Travel guide and desire to explore this still uncrowded and unspoiled part of Africa. Willingness to stay in lodges that don't have electricity or cell phone reception (but that still manage to pamper you completely). - Mar 2015
Good manners and patience - Zambians are into greetings (long ones!). - Aug 2014
Swim trunks and bug spray. Mosquitoes are quite nasty here. - Jan 2014
Bradt Guide to Zambia, "Birds of Sub-Saharan Africa", GPS with southern Africa downloaded (Garmin Nuvi), camping gear, children's life vests if you think you might need them. - Apr 2013
sense of humor, sunscreen and bug dope, and good hiking shoes. - Jul 2010
Workbooks for kids to compensate for poor school, your books as shops are expensive and there are no decent libraries... - Mar 2009
Patience. - Mar 2009
Sun tan lotion. - Oct 2008
Binoculars, sweaters and fleece, good digital camera, money! Bring your horse riding gear! There are several really good stables. - Aug 2008
Camping gear, kids birthday presents. - May 2008
