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Victoria Falls from the Zambian side and the thrill of Devil's Pool
Zambia means Livingstone and the majestic Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya, "the smoke that thunders"), the dizzying Devil's Pool at the cliff's edge, Zambezi cruises and outstanding safaris at South Luangwa. For a Cameroonian traveler, plan for an e-visa with prior approval and a yellow fever certificate.
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Create an account on the official portal eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm, select Visa → Tourist, single entry, complete the form, upload documents and pay online. For Cameroonian nationals, the application is subject to prior approval by the Director General of Immigration: you then receive an approval letter by email to print and present on arrival.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- Passport photo
- Round-trip or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation or itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
Good to know
- •Cameroon falls in the "visa required prior to travel" category: prior approval is mandatory, no instant e-visa.
- •WARNING: the KAZA UniVisa (Zambia + Zimbabwe) is NOT open to Cameroonian nationals. Plan a standard Zambian visa and, if crossing to the Zimbabwean side, a separate Zimbabwean visa.
- •The yellow fever certificate is required for anyone coming from Cameroon (a risk country).
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
390 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFANo direct flights. Expect 13 to 16h total with a stopover, via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Johannesburg (Airlink / South African Airways) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways) to Lusaka, then a domestic flight Lusaka-Livingstone (~1h, about USD 145-200 one-way) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula airport.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
Walk the trails and the Knife-Edge Bridge of Mosi-oa-Tunya for close-up views of "the smoke that thunders," one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Devil's Pool
Swim in a natural pool right on the edge of the 100 m drop (only August to January, at low water), reached via Livingstone Island.
Zambezi River cruise
A roughly 2h cruise above the falls, drinks on board, hippos, crocodiles and a spectacular African sunset.
Safari at South Luangwa
Zambia's flagship park and birthplace of the walking safari, famous for its leopards (located far north of Livingstone, usually reached by air).
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
A small park near Livingstone where you can see white rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes up close, right by the falls.
Thrills at Victoria Falls Bridge
Bungee jump (111 m), giant swing, zip-line or microlight/helicopter flight over the falls for adrenaline seekers.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Livingstone and settling in
- D2
Victoria Falls Zambian side and Knife-Edge Bridge
- D3
Livingstone Island and Devil's Pool (dry season)
- D4
Zambezi cruise and adrenaline at the bridge
- D5
Safari and rhino walk at Mosi-oa-Tunya Park
- D6
Adventure day: rafting or helicopter flight over the falls
- D7
Livingstone town, craft market and departure
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Zambie
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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