U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Zambia. Exercise normal precautions in Zambia.
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Is Zambia safe? 🇿🇲
Africa · Updated
As of October 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 4 Zambia destinations assessed, Ndola scores highest (72/100), while Kitwe scores lowest (66/100).
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
#1🇿🇲NdolaSafe · updated 13 October 202672#2🇿🇲LivingstoneSafe · updated 14 October 202668#3🇿🇲LusakaModerate · updated 19 October 202666#4🇿🇲KitweModerate · updated 13 October 202666
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03 · Evidence Signals
Zambia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2015 | 5.2 / 100k | 65 | World Bank Open Data (2015) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 65/100 | 65 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| 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 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Zambia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ndola currently scores highest at 72/100 (Safe). Kitwe scores lowest at 66/100.
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.