Key takeaways
Zambia is served by three mobile carriers: Airtel Zambia, MTN Zambia and state carrier ZAMTEL. 4G LTE coverage is reliable in Lusaka, Livingstone and main provincial cities, but drops to 2G or no signal in national parks and remote safari areas. A Roamix eSIM activates on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, giving you instant 4G LTE for navigation, lodge bookings and money transfers without hunting for a SIM in the city. Budget 5 to 8 GB for a two-week safari trip, and download offline maps and lodge contacts before heading into the bush.
- Airtel Zambia is the primary carrier with the widest national coverage; MTN Zambia is strong in Lusaka and the Copperbelt.
- A Roamix eSIM activates at LUN without the need to navigate SIM card vendors in Lusaka arrivals.
- Victoria Falls (on the Zambian side at Livingstone) is one of the world's great natural wonders and benefits from decent 4G LTE in town.
- National parks including South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi have extremely patchy or no mobile coverage; offline prep is essential.
- Zambian kwacha is the local currency; USD is widely accepted at lodges and tourist services but kwacha is preferred at markets and local businesses.
Best way to get data in Zambia
For most visitors to Zambia, a Roamix eSIM delivers the best combination of urban 4G LTE and cost-efficiency, with offline preparation essential for national park segments.
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roamix eSIMRecommended | Best for: Most travellers and safari visitors | Instant activation at LUN, no trip to a Lusaka carrier shop and no expensive international roaming bill. Best used in cities and cached for park visits. |
| Local physical SIM | Best for: Extended stays needing mobile money access | Airtel and MTN SIMs are available at LUN airport and in Lusaka shops for a few dollars plus a passport photo. Mobile money accounts require a local SIM. |
| Lodge satellite wifi | Best for: Stationary communication at remote camps | Available at most upscale lodges but limited in speed and data. Suitable for checking emails but not for streaming or video calls. |
| Carrier roaming | Best for: Very short business trips to Lusaka only | International roaming rates in Zambia are high; daily passes from US or European carriers can cost 15 USD or more per day and are not worth it for a multi-week safari trip. |
Hotel and lodge wifi in Lusaka is generally adequate for browsing and messaging. Upscale safari lodges in national parks often have wifi in the main camp area powered by satellite, but speeds are slow and shared. Mobile 4G LTE is far more reliable in the cities.
How much data you need
Data needs in Zambia vary hugely between the urban centres and the national parks. In Lusaka and Livingstone, 4G LTE handles all normal travel needs. In safari areas, offline content is the only option for hours or days at a time.
5 to 8 GB
Two-week safari covering Livingstone, South Luangwa and Lusaka
Navigation and lodge bookings in Lusaka and Livingstone, offline map packs for both national parks, WhatsApp with guides and emergency contacts, and social media uploads from town.
3 to 5 GB
City stay in Lusaka with day trips
Google Maps navigation, restaurant bookings, mobile money transactions, social media and light video streaming on solid 4G LTE.
15 GB or more
Remote work base in Lusaka
Video calls, cloud file access and full remote work day on 4G LTE in Lusaka, where connectivity is reliable but hotel wifi can be inconsistent.
Data per hour, by activity
- Maps and navigation
- 5 MB
- Social media and browsing
- 100 to 150 MB
- Music streaming
- 70 MB
- Standard video streaming
- 700 MB to 1 GB
- Video calls
- 500 MB to 1.5 GB
Download offline map packs for South Luangwa, Kafue and Lower Zambezi over Roamix data in Lusaka or Livingstone before departing for the parks. Lodge contacts, emergency numbers and the nearest hospital locations should also be cached.
How to set up a Zambia eSIM
A Roamix Zambia eSIM is best installed over wifi before departure. It activates automatically when you connect to a local network on arrival at LUN, so you land already online.
- 1
Buy your plan on the Roamix Zambia eSIM page before departure.
- 2
Scan the QR code or tap to install the eSIM over wifi at home.
- 3
Label it Roamix and keep your home SIM as primary for calls and texts.
- 4
Enable data roaming for the Roamix line only.
- 5
Land at LUN and the eSIM connects automatically to Airtel Zambia or MTN Zambia.
Works on eSIM-capable phones including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The phone must be carrier unlocked.
Roamix sets the correct APN automatically on most devices. If data does not start, apply the APN from your order and toggle airplane mode.
No data on arrival usually means data roaming is off for the Roamix line. Check settings, select the network manually and restart.
Visa and entry for Zambia
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Zambia. The KAZA UniVisa covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe and is popular with visitors doing a dual-country Victoria Falls trip. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from or transiting through yellow fever risk countries.
- Visa on arrival
- Available
- eVisa or ETA
- Zambia offers an eVisa through the Department of Immigration online portal. Visa on arrival is also available at LUN and land borders for most nationalities. The KAZA UniVisa (around 50 USD) covers both Zambia and Zimbabwe for Victoria Falls visits.
- Passport validity
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date and have at least two blank pages.
- Onward ticket
- Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds are typically required. Carry printed or digital lodge booking confirmations.
Have your eVisa approval, lodge confirmations and onward ticket accessible on your phone. Use your Roamix eSIM to pull up documents at the LUN immigration desk.
Entry rules and visa fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Zambia Department of Immigration or your home country's travel authority before booking.
When you land in Zambia
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How people message here
Zambians use WhatsApp extensively for messaging and calls. SMS is common for transactional messages. Mobile money via Airtel Money and MTN MoMo is widely used for everyday payments.
Do you need a local number?
A local Zambian number is helpful for longer stays and for accessing mobile money platforms used at markets and small vendors. For short safari and tourist trips, a Roamix data SIM and WhatsApp are sufficient for most needs.
Keep your home SIM active for SMS two-factor authentication while using the Roamix line for data. This matters when accessing banking apps or booking platforms from a Zambian IP address.
Airports in Zambia
LUN
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Lusaka
Free wifi is available in the main terminal but speeds are inconsistent. Plan to have your Roamix eSIM active rather than relying on airport wifi for arrivals navigation in Lusaka.
With Roamix data active, you can book an Ingwe or Lusaka taxi, confirm your lodge pickup and check your onward domestic flight status before leaving the arrivals hall.
LVI
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
Livingstone
Limited public wifi in this small but recently upgraded terminal. Mobile data is the most reliable option for navigation to Victoria Falls and Livingstone town.
Livingstone taxis are not metered and prices are negotiated. Use Roamix data to check standard fares and contact your lodge pickup driver before exiting the terminal.
NLA
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Ndola
Small terminal serving the Copperbelt with limited public wifi. Airtel and MTN 4G LTE are available outside the terminal for navigation in Ndola city.
Ndola is the Copperbelt's main city and business hub. Use Roamix data to confirm transfers to Kitwe or the industrial sites before clearing arrivals.
MFU
Mfuwe Airport
Mfuwe, South Luangwa
A small bush airstrip serving South Luangwa National Park with no public wifi. This is the last point with any Airtel coverage before entering the park.
Download all lodge contacts, South Luangwa map packs and emergency service numbers over Roamix data before your flight to Mfuwe; signal disappears once you leave the airstrip area.
Apps and internet access in Zambia
Zambia has a fully open internet with no significant content restrictions. All common apps work normally on a Roamix eSIM.
There is no systematic censorship of social media, messaging or streaming services in Zambia. No VPN is required for any mainstream service.
WhatsApp, works
Fully available and widely used by lodge staff, guides and local businesses.
FaceTime, works
Works normally over 4G LTE and wifi in urban areas.
Google Maps and Search, works
No restrictions; download offline maps before entering national parks.
Social media, works
Instagram, Facebook and TikTok all work normally on a Roamix eSIM.
Getting around Zambia
Getting around Zambia combines domestic flights between main centres, long-distance buses, private transfers to national parks and 4x4 self-drive on major routes. Data is useful in urban areas but must be pre-cached for remote travel.
Domestic flight
Proflight Zambia and Ulendo Air connect LUN with LVI, MFU and other bush airstrips. Use Roamix data to check flight status and book last-minute seats on the Proflight app or website.
Taxi and private transfer
Taxis and private lodge transfers are the main transport in Lusaka and Livingstone. There is no Uber; use Ulendo app or WhatsApp lodge contacts over Roamix data to arrange pickups.
Long-distance bus
Intercity buses (Mazhandu, Power Tools, CR Carriers) connect Lusaka to Livingstone, Chipata and the Copperbelt. Use Roamix data to check schedules and buy tickets before arriving at the intercity bus terminus.
Self-drive 4x4
4x4 rental for national parks is available in Lusaka and Livingstone. Google Maps with offline packs cached over Roamix data is essential; park roads are unmarked and GPS drift is common in dense bush.
There are no rideshare apps in Zambia. Use the Ulendo app for Lusaka taxi bookings, or arrange lodge and airport transfers via WhatsApp over Roamix data before arriving.
Money and payments in Zambia
The Zambian kwacha (ZMW) is the official currency and preferred at markets, local restaurants and smaller businesses. USD is widely accepted at safari lodges, national park entry gates and upscale tourist services.
- Cards and cash
- Cards are accepted at upscale Lusaka restaurants, supermarkets and hotel chains. Carry kwacha cash for street food, markets, bus fares and rural services. USD cash is useful for national park fees and lodge deposits.
- ATMs
- ATMs are available in Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola at major bank branches and shopping malls. Mfuwe and remote park areas have no ATMs; withdraw sufficient kwacha before leaving the city.
- Payment apps
- Airtel Money and MTN MoMo mobile money platforms are widely used for payments at shops, taxis and markets. A local SIM is required to use mobile money accounts.
- Tipping
- Tipping 10 to 15 percent is customary in restaurants and for safari guides, drivers and camp staff. At premium lodges, guide tips of 10 to 20 USD per person per day are standard.
Daily budget
Budget travellers using hostels and buses spend around 50 to 80 USD a day. Mid-range lodge stays in Livingstone run 150 to 300 USD. Premium safari lodges in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi cost 500 to 1,500 USD per person per night all-inclusive.
Local tips for Zambia
- Language
- English is the official language and used in government, business and education. Bemba is widely spoken in the Copperbelt and northern Zambia, Nyanja in Lusaka and eastern Zambia, and Tonga in Livingstone and the south. Basic English is sufficient for all tourist interactions.
- Food
- Zambian food centres on nshima, a thick maize porridge served with relishes of kapenta fish, chicken stew or vegetables. Livingstone has a wide range of tourist restaurants. Lusaka's Manda Hill and Arcades shopping areas offer international dining. Safari lodges serve high-quality international menus.
- Plugs
- 230V, Type C and G plugs
Apps worth having
Google Maps
navigation
Download offline maps for Lusaka, Livingstone and national park buffer zones over Roamix data before entering remote areas. Essential for unmarked park roads.
WhatsApp
communication
The standard communication platform for lodge staff, safari guides, taxi services and tour operators across Zambia.
iOverlander
travel
Crowdsourced travel guide with campsite, lodge and border crossing data for Zambia, essential for self-drive safari travellers on bush roads.
Safety and health in Zambia
Zambia is generally safe for tourists in the main centres and national parks. Petty theft in Lusaka markets and bus stations is the main urban risk. Malaria is present throughout the country, especially in low-lying and wet areas. Staying connected supports emergency contacts and medical coordination.
- Stay reachable
- Keep your Roamix eSIM active for emergency calls in Lusaka and Livingstone. In national parks and remote areas, inform your lodge of your route and expected return time, as mobile coverage may be absent for extended periods.
- Health
- Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for all Zambia travel. Carry a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. The University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka is the main referral facility. Livingstone General Hospital serves the southern region. Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance is essential.
- Tap water
- Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere in Zambia. Tap water quality varies by city and is not reliably safe. Safari lodges provide filtered water.
Networks and coverage in Zambia
Zambia is served by three mobile carriers: Airtel Zambia, MTN Zambia and state-owned ZAMTEL. 4G LTE coverage is strong across Lusaka, Livingstone, Ndola and the main towns of the Copperbelt, but degrades significantly in national parks, rural safari corridors and remote game management areas. A Roamix eSIM connects to the strongest available local network on arrival at LUN, without the need to visit a carrier shop in Lusaka.
Airtel Zambia
The largest carrier by coverage area in Zambia, with 4G LTE in all major cities and the widest reach into rural areas and safari corridors near South Luangwa and Kafue.
MTN Zambia
Strong 4G LTE in Lusaka, Ndola and the Copperbelt urban centres. Coverage is more limited in remote safari areas but competitive in the main tourist towns.
ZAMTEL
State-owned carrier with coverage in urban areas. Generally slower to upgrade infrastructure; primarily useful as a fallback in areas where Airtel and MTN are weak.
- Typical speeds
- Expect 10 to 40 Mbps on 4G LTE in Lusaka and Livingstone. Rural areas and national parks often drop to 2G EDGE or have no signal.
- 5G
- 5G is not yet widely available. Airtel and MTN have conducted limited trials in Lusaka but nationwide 5G rollout is several years away.
Airtel gives the most reliable coverage across the widest range of Zambian destinations. For Livingstone and Victoria Falls, both Airtel and MTN work well. For South Luangwa and Kafue, Airtel has the edge.
National parks including Kafue, South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and North Luangwa have extremely limited or no mobile coverage. Remote bush camps, river islands and game drives routinely have no signal for hours. Always download maps, lodge contact details, emergency numbers and offline guides before entering any national park. Airtel and MTN use 4G LTE bands compatible with modern unlocked iPhones and Android devices, including iPhone XS onward and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Ensure your device is carrier-unlocked before departure.
Where to go in Zambia
Zambia is one of Africa's finest wilderness destinations, anchored by Victoria Falls, the vast Kafue National Park, the renowned walking safari territory of South Luangwa and the river islands of the Lower Zambezi. Lusaka is the modern capital and main gateway. A Roamix eSIM keeps lodge bookings, navigation and emergency communications working in the cities, while offline preparation covers the remote parks.
Best time to visit
May to October is the dry season and prime game-viewing period, when animals concentrate around water and bush paths are passable. June to September offers the best safari conditions. November to April is the green season with lush landscapes, fewer visitors and lower prices, but some parks and roads are inaccessible due to rain.
Lusaka and Central Zambia
The capital Lusaka is the country's economic hub, with international restaurants, shopping malls, the Manda Hill district and cultural sites including the Lusaka National Museum and Political Museum. The central corridor links the capital to Kabwe and the Copperbelt.
- Lusaka National Museum
- Kabwata Cultural Village
- Manda Hill Shopping Centre
- Lusaka City Market
- Lilayi Elephant Nursery
Excellent Airtel and MTN 4G LTE across Lusaka and the main urban corridor. Signal is strong in Manda Hill, Cairo Road, Woodlands and the airport zone.
Livingstone and Victoria Falls
The tourist capital of Zambia, home to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, known as Mosi-oa-Tunya or the Smoke that Thunders. The town offers adventure activities including white-water rafting, bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge and sunset cruises on the Zambezi.
- Victoria Falls viewpoints
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- Victoria Falls Bridge
- Livingstone Island
- Sunset Zambezi cruises
Good Airtel and MTN 4G LTE in Livingstone town, at the falls viewpoints and along the waterfront. Signal weakens in the national park interior and on river islands.
South Luangwa National Park
One of Africa's greatest national parks and the birthplace of the walking safari, famous for dense leopard populations, large elephant herds, Thornicroft's giraffe and the Luangwa River hippo and crocodile populations.
- Mfuwe Lodge area
- Luangwa River hippo pools
- Norman Carr Safaris walking routes
- Nsefu Sector camps
- Mfuwe town market
Airtel has limited coverage near Mfuwe town and the park gate area. Deep in the park and at remote bush camps there is no mobile signal; download all maps, emergency contacts and lodge details before entering.
Kafue National Park
Zambia's largest national park and one of the biggest in Africa, covering over 22,000 square kilometres and offering exceptional wildlife including wild dog, lion, cheetah and black lechwe in the Busanga Plains.
- Busanga Plains
- Kafue River hippo channels
- Nanzhila Plains
- Itezhi-Tezhi Dam
- Mukambi Safari Lodge area
No reliable mobile coverage inside Kafue. The Busanga Plains in the north and the Nanzhila Plains in the south are completely off-grid. Download all navigation and lodge contacts at the last town with signal.
Lower Zambezi and Eastern Zambia
The Lower Zambezi National Park offers canoeing safaris on the Zambezi River with close-up wildlife encounters on river islands and sandy shores. Eastern Zambia includes Luambe National Park and the Lundazi corridor toward Malawi.
- Lower Zambezi canoe safaris
- Chiawa Game Management Area
- Kanyemba Island
- Zambezi escarpment viewpoints
- Chirundu border town
No mobile coverage in the Lower Zambezi park interior. Chirundu town at the Zimbabwe border has Airtel 4G LTE. Download all navigation and camp details before descending to the river valley.
Off the beaten path
The Zambian side of Victoria Falls offers the most dramatic face-on views of the main curtain from close range, with up to 1,700 metres of waterfall visible during high water, plus Devil's Pool swimming at the edge of the falls in low water season.
Signal: Good Airtel 4G LTE at the main falls viewpoints and along the Livingstone waterfront. Signal is patchy inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park near the gorge.
Rated among Africa's top five national parks for wildlife density and the birthplace of the walking safari. Dense populations of leopard, elephant, hippo and Thornicroft's giraffe make for exceptional year-round game viewing.
Signal: Airtel has limited coverage near Mfuwe town. Inside the park and at remote camps, there is no mobile signal for long stretches. Download lodge GPS coordinates, emergency contacts and offline park maps before arriving.
A remote river wilderness offering canoeing safaris with elephant and buffalo at the waterline, tiger fishing on the Zambezi and some of Zambia's most exclusive and atmospheric safari camps.
Signal: No mobile coverage inside the park. Chirundu at the park boundary has Airtel 4G LTE. Download all navigation, camp contacts and emergency details before descending the escarpment into the river valley.
An extraordinary seasonal floodplain in northern Kafue that hosts vast lechwe and puku antelope herds, wild dog, lion, rare sitatunga and large flocks of wading birds in an almost completely undisturbed wilderness.
Signal: Completely off-grid. The Busanga Plains flood seasonally and the camps are only accessible by light aircraft in the dry season. Download all waypoints and camp contacts before flying.
A small island at the very lip of Victoria Falls where David Livingstone first saw the falls in 1855, offering the extraordinary Devil's Pool natural infinity pool experience at the edge of the main drop during low water season (July to January).
Signal: Limited signal at Livingstone Island, accessible only by boat from the Royal Livingstone Hotel. Arrange all bookings over Roamix data in Livingstone town before your transfer.
One of Africa's great wetland systems and the only reliable location in the world to see the shoebill stork in its natural floodplain habitat, alongside black lechwe, tsessebe and enormous pelican colonies.
Signal: Remote area in northern Zambia with no mobile coverage. Download all navigation and camp contacts over Roamix data in Lusaka before the long drive north.
The Zambezi River below Victoria Falls offers Grade 5 white-water rapids through the Batoka Gorge, consistently rated among the top commercial rafting runs in the world for adrenaline and scenery.
Signal: Good Airtel 4G LTE at the rafting launch point and in Livingstone. No signal in the Batoka Gorge during the raft run.
Every October to December, Kasanka hosts the world's largest mammal migration: up to 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats roosting in a small forest patch, creating a spectacular aerial mass departure at dusk.
Signal: Very limited Airtel coverage near Kasanka park headquarters. Remote hides and observation platforms have no signal. Download directions and camp details before arriving.
One of Africa's most extraordinary colonial relics: a sprawling English country house estate built by Stuart Gore-Browne in the 1920s in the Zambian bush, still run by his descendants and surrounded by a working estate and wildlife-rich surroundings.
Signal: Remote northern Zambia location with no mobile coverage. Download all directions and lodge contacts over Roamix data in Lusaka or Mpika before the final drive.
The Zambezi River, which forms the boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe and powers Victoria Falls, rises as a small stream near Mwinilunga in north-western Zambia, a pilgrimage point for Zambezi paddlers and explorers.
Signal: The North-Western Province is one of Zambia's most remote regions with very limited Airtel coverage in Mwinilunga and no signal at the Zambezi source monument. Download all navigation before entering the region.
Events and seasons in Zambia
February
Nc'wala Ceremony, Chipata
Mutenguleni Village near Chipata, Eastern Province
The first-fruits ceremony of the Ngoni people, celebrating the first harvest of the season with traditional Ngoni warrior dancing, drumming and offerings of the first maize and pumpkin to the chief and ancestors.
March to April (timing follows flood levels)
Kuomboka Ceremony, Barotseland
Limulunga and Mongu, Western Province
The most famous royal ceremony in Zambia, marking the Lozi king's (Litunga's) seasonal move from the flooded Barotse floodplain to higher ground at Limulunga aboard the royal barge Nalikwanda, accompanied by drummers, paddlers and thousands of spectators.
May
South Luangwa Walking Safari Season Opening
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa opens for its prime walking safari season each May as the dry season begins and the bush thins, allowing Norman Carr-style walking safaris with professional guides along the Luangwa River in the birthplace of the African walking safari tradition.
June to July
Zambia International Trade Fair, Ndola
Ndola, Copperbelt Province
Zambia's largest trade and commerce fair, drawing businesses, exhibitors and buyers from across the SADC region to the Copperbelt for a week of commercial, industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
July
Vic Falls Marathon
Livingstone (crossing into Zimbabwe)
An international marathon and half-marathon race starting and finishing near Victoria Falls, crossing the Victoria Falls Bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe for one of the most dramatic race routes in the world.
July
Mutomboko Ceremony, Luapula Province
Mwansabombwe, Luapula Province
The royal ceremony of the Lunda people of Kazembe, in which the Mwata Kazembe (paramount chief) commemorates the historical crossing of the Luapula River and the founding of the Lunda empire with traditional singing, drumming and a warrior dance re-enactment.
July (low water season start)
Devil's Pool Season Opening, Livingstone
Livingstone Island, Victoria Falls
Each July as the Zambezi falls to low water levels, Livingstone Island operators open access to Devil's Pool, a natural rock pool at the very lip of Victoria Falls where swimmers can peer over the edge of the main drop.
October to December
Kasanka Bat Migration Season
Kasanka National Park, Central Province
Up to 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats converge on a small forest patch in Kasanka National Park each year for the world's largest mammal migration, departing in spectacular aerial columns at dusk and dawn for six to eight weeks.
October 24
Zambia Day National Holiday Celebrations
Lusaka and nationwide
Zambia's Independence Day commemorating the nation's independence from Britain in 1964, celebrated with military parades at Freedom Square in Lusaka, cultural performances, fireworks and public gatherings across the country.
November
Livingstone Carnival
Livingstone
An annual street carnival and arts festival in Livingstone celebrating Zambian music, dance, food and cultural heritage with a costumed street parade, live performances and a Victoria Falls backdrop.
Through the year
- Spring
- September and October see rising heat before the rains; temperatures can reach 35C or above in the Luangwa Valley and Lower Zambezi. Victoria Falls reaches its lowest water levels, opening Devil's Pool.
- Summer
- November to April is the green season with heavy rainfall, lush bush and dramatically full Victoria Falls. Some park roads become impassable and certain lodges close, but prices drop and bird life is exceptional.
- Fall
- April and May mark the transition to dry season; temperatures cool, rain stops and national parks become increasingly accessible. The Kuomboka ceremony typically falls in this period.
- Winter
- June to August is the peak dry season with cool mornings (down to 10C in Lusaka and Livingstone), warm afternoons and the best game viewing as animals concentrate at water sources. Victoria Falls has reduced flow but clear views.
Working remotely from Zambia
Lusaka can support remote work in business hotels and coworking spaces, with solid 4G LTE and hotel wifi available in the main commercial districts. National park and safari destinations are effectively off-grid for remote work.
- Connection
- 4G LTE in Lusaka handles video calls and cloud work reliably. A Roamix plan with 15 GB or more suits a working week in Lusaka, with hotel wifi as a complement during long sessions.
Use your Roamix eSIM as a backup to hotel wifi for time-sensitive video calls in Lusaka. Hotel wifi can be unstable during power load-shedding periods, which are common in Zambia.