Lusaka - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Winter clothes. - Mar 2022
Expectations of reasonably priced travel throughout Zambia (example: hotel in Munich, Germany for 4 is cheaper than lodge room for one along the Zambezi). Expect to pay $150+/per person per night at almost any place. And make sure you have some hobbies you can do at home--without mine, I would go crazy here. - Nov 2017
Rigidity with time. Just be a bit flexible and kind to people and you'll have a great time. Zambians will feel disrespected if you're too demanding, though they likely won't tell you that. - Jan 2017
Expectations of exceptional customer service or efficiency. Also, your need to hurry. It will just frustrate you. - Jun 2016
Expectations of traffic laws: two people in a row will always go at the stop sign and after 6 PM a sizable number of drivers will be intoxicated. - May 2016
Hopes for a big city nightlife or intensely exotic cultural expereince. - Mar 2015
Preconceived notion that you will be living in a culturally rich African country. - Aug 2014
Winter clothes and any winter sports items. - Jan 2014
heavy winter clothes. - Apr 2013
heavy winter coat. - Jul 2010
Expectations, or lower them. This is Africa lite, the expensive version. - Mar 2009
Expectations for school. - Mar 2009
Skis. - Oct 2008
Surfboard, scuba gear, and winter coat. - Aug 2008
Belief that life in Africa is inexpensive. - May 2008
