U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Zambia.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Zambia scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Zambia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Zambia destination assessed, Lusaka scores highest (68/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Zambia: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Zambia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Zambia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2015 | 5.2 / 100k | 65 | World Bank Open Data (2015) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 64/100 | 64 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 47/100 | 47 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.1 / 100k | 48 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Zambia safety FAQ
Is Zambia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Zambia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Zambia averages 68/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Zambia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Lusaka currently scores highest at 68/100 (Safe).
Where does this Zambia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.