Capital city in Lusaka Province, Zambia
Getting around Lusaka
How to get around Lusaka
Ride apps and taxis are the practical way around. Minibuses cover the whole city but are crowded and confusing. Walking works only within malls and suburbs by day.
Ways to get around Lusaka
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ride app | About 100–200 ZMW for 5 km | Yango and inDrive; prices rise at rush hour |
| Taxi | About 150–300 ZMW | Agree fares first; unmetered |
| Minibus (blue-and-white) | About 10–20 ZMW | Crowded, confusing routes; not recommended to visitors |
Ride-hailing apps in Lusaka
A 5 km ride costs about K100–200 ($5.1–10.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yango | Most used app; cars and sometimes bikes |
| inDrive | Negotiate your own fare; availability varies |
- Ride apps are safer than hailed taxis, especially at night. Confirm the plate before getting in.
Arriving in Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)
About 25 km north-east. Taxi or ride app roughly 300–500 ZMW, 30–45 min; hotels send transfers. Flights from Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not typical for visitors; busy roads and few rentals. Use apps or a car.
- Driving: on the left. Home licence in English is generally accepted for short stays; an IDP is a sensible backup at police checkpoints.
- Onward travel in Zambia: Intercity coaches link Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola; domestic flights reach Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa. Safari areas need fly-in or 4x4 transfers; the TAZARA train to Tanzania is slow.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lusaka?
No. Use Yango, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Lusaka?
Ride apps and taxis are the practical way around. Minibuses cover the whole city but are crowded and confusing. Walking works only within malls and suburbs by day.
How do I get from the airport to Lusaka?
About 25 km north-east. Taxi or ride app roughly 300–500 ZMW, 30–45 min; hotels send transfers. Flights from Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis.
Is Lusaka walkable?
You'll need transport.
More about Lusaka
Going to Lusaka solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Lusaka meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.