Is Zambia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Zambia for solo female travelers?
Laurence
France
Zambia, Solo travel
I traveled (solo) in Zambia and Malawi. The two countries are pretty safe and traveling as a solo woman wasn’t a problem. The cost of living is very cheap if you stick to the local things ( transport, food, accommodation….). It can be tricky when it comes to getting from a place to another with public transportation especially in Malawi. Don’t miss the national parks and all the animals that live in. If you can afford a little safari then do it. And don’t miss the Victoria Falls
Posted: May 29, 2024Zambia, Group travel
Zambia is such an amazing country with so much to do! Personally I felt a lot safer being in a group as a woman, and could see myself feeling overwhelmed if on my own, especially in rural areas where public transportation isn’t accessible. Overall, the culture, the joy of the people, and the beautiful natural surroundings make Zambia the top place I want to revisit!
Posted: May 17, 2023Is Zambia safe for women?
Treasure
Lusaka
Lusaka is a fairly safe city. The low cost areas are less safe than the high cost areas. I would recommend living in a high cost area. The crime rates are low overall. Like every other place, crime exists therefore it's good to exercise caution.
Posted: August 16, 2025
Ngawa
Lusaka
It's hard to explain, but I generally feel both safe and unsafe in Lusaka. To some degree it's a matter of knowing where I'm going,obviously some areas are more safe than others. But I'm also aware that as a woman, I'm never ever truly safe anywhere. In my opinion the most common type of harassment is catcalling. Men will always try to walk you to your destination, get your number, comment on your body outfit name it. And the "I want to be your friend"🤮uncles(older men)who drive suspiciously...
Posted: January 22, 2025Safety in Zambia
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Treasure
Lusaka
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I have lived a life closed up and now I am on a journey of self discovery and I want to start by figuring what I like. I would like to do that through travelling. I also want to meet new and possibly form friendships.
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Tryness
Lusaka
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Hi, I’m Tryness from Zambia. ✈️ I’ve been to 30+ countries and would happily go almost anywhere. Happily married, but looking for fellow travel-loving women for girls’ trips, travel inspiration, and new friendships around the world. If Africa is on your bucket list, let’s talk.
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