Information for Participants

We are pleased to provide you with the following information regarding practical arrangements for the upcoming AVIATION WEEK AFRICA to be held at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport,  Livingstone from 2 – 5 April 2025.

The AIR SHOW is to be held on 5 April 2025 at the Zambia Air Force Military Base.

The AWARDS GALA DINNER to be held at HOTEL INTER-CONTINENTAL ON 4th April, 2025.

We hope that the information provided assists you in preparing before and during the period of the meeting.

Logistics & Travel Support

If you have any query or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Chitalu Kaibele
Head of Administration
Telephone: +260 97 1070089
Email: chitalu@aviationweekafrica.com

Program for the Summit

The meeting will start on 2nd to 3rd of April 2025 at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge from 08:30 – 17.00hrs. There will be breaks for refreshments in the mornings and in the afternoons, as well as a lunch break. Participants are required to register and obtain meeting badges at the registration desk, which will be located in the David livingstone Lodge, on 1st April 2025, from 09:30hrs to 19:00hrs.

Conference Material

All necessary materials/presentations will be distributed during the Summit on pare using a QR CODE. The draft agenda is posted on the AWA website. A final version will be UPLOADED prior to the commencement of the summit.

RESERVATIONS/BOOKING

for Bookings and Reservations visit https://www.lumelatravel.com/

or Email: Lumelaholidays@lumelatravel.com

or Call: +260764130122

Visa Arrangements

Participants are encouraged to make their own arrangement to obtain visas before departing from their respective countries. The Government of the Republic of Zambia and AWA will provide all the necessary documentation needed to aid your visa processing. Participants travelling on COMESA or SADC Member States passports can obtain visa upon arrival in Zambia.

Participants required to obtain visas online: http://www.evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm

For further information, kindly visit:
http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php/menu-styles/nationals-who-do-not-require-visa

Travel Authorization

In preparing travel authorizations, participants are expected to arrive in Livingstone, Zambia on Sunday 1st April and depart on Saturday 6th April, 2025.

Interpretation

No Interpretation Required
 

Weather

The temperatures in Livingstone in April are comfortable with low of 16°C and and high up to 29°C.

You can expect a few rainy days in Livingstone during April, but usually the weather is comfortable in April.

Security

Participants are encouraged:

● To pay attention to avoid pickpockets, especially in crowded areas, and do not leave their personal belongings unattended in public vehicles and restaurants.

● To avoid walking alone, especially in secluded alleys and at night and only use the Authorized Taxi by the Hotel/Lodge.

Below are emergency security contact details:

● Zambia Police: 991 / 112 / 999. Tel: +260 213 323356.

Transportation

Participants should send in their flight details to the hotel/lodge they have booked in so that the hotel/lodge can book the airport shuttle for them in advance. The shuttles from the hotels have a standard rate of $25.
 

Internet Access

24-hour free Internet access will be guaranteed in the hotel/lodge rooms for the total duration of the conference. Wireless Internet access will be provided during the meeting hours.

Local Time

Local time in Livingstone is 6 hours more than in New York: it is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +2 hours.

 

Electricity Current

The voltage of electrical current in the Zambia is 230 volts – AC 50 Hz.

Medical Failities

Lusaka has numerous medical centers. Some of them which can be taken as a reference are the following ones:

CFB Medical Centre
4192 Addis Ababa Drive, Lusaka
Tel.: +260-211-254 396/8 Cell: +260 979 700 100

Forest Park Specialized Hospital
8238 Nangwenya Road, Lusaka
Tel.: +260-965 273 649 / 0973 183 338
info@forestparkhospital.co.zm

Victoria Hospital
5498 Lunsenfwa Road, Lusaka
Tel.: +260-211-290 985 Cell: +260 955 255 798
 

We wish you safe travel!