Your Expat Community in Lusaka

What Can You Expect from Expat Life in Lusaka?

As the commercial and cultural center of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with excellent transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and expats alike. What it lacks in grand monuments, it more than makes up for with a bustling, big-city feel, a wide range of entertainment and access to fabulous national parks showcasing the best of Zambia's celebrated flora and fauna. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and while some opportunities exist, most expats are advised to find employment via an international company or organization prior to arriving. Key industries for the region — and Zambia as a whole — include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for an expat moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for life-changing experiences are well worth the effort.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Barcelona or Munich, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Connecting with Like-Minded Expatriates in Lusaka

Adjusting to a new environment is always easier when you have connections. As a member of InterNations, you're part of the largest expat community in the world — with communities in 390 major global cities and countries. Thanks to our fundamental principles of respect, honesty, and a friendly and welcoming attitude, our members in Lusaka can enjoy a safe and secure environment in which a mix of new arrivals and longtime residents of Zambia will offer their insights and provide the answers to any questions you may have. These might include advice on buying or renting an apartment in the city, insight into the business culture in Zambia or leads on employment opportunities. You can meet up with fellow expats and global minds in real life by attending our regular social and networking events or joining one of our groups for various hobbies and interests, such as mountain biking clubs, jazz and blues evenings, or fundraisers. At our events, you can mingle with fellow expats in a friendly and sociable setting at one of Lusaka's many attractive venues.