Lusaka - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
It's left-hand drive here, so you'll need to buy a car locally or import one from Japan or South Africa or similar. It's best to get something rugged that can handle rain, washed-out roads, mud, sand, and general off-road conditions; even taking the kids to piano or horseback riding lessons requires a certain degree of off-roading. They only paved the (major!) road to our house a year after we moved in. A car that you don't mind getting dinged or sun-damaged is wise. - Feb 2026
High clearance for potholed roads. They get washed out in the rains and you need to use the dirt shoulders often. - Apr 2025
