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Johannesburg to Nairobi

7 weeks From US$ 2490 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From US$ 1390 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi

21 days From US$ 1290 More about this trip
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Livingstone to Johannesburg

21 days From EUR 1945 More about this trip
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Complete Desert and Delta

21 days From EUR 1885 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Victoria Falls

15 days From US$ 890 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

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Kalahari and Okavango Delta

15 days From EUR 1645 More about this trip
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Zambia Local Phrases - Overlanding Africa.com

Zambia local phrases will come in handy on your Overlanding Africa.com trip, even though English is widely spoken and is the official language. With over 70 local languages, the most commonly spoken language in the city of Lusaka is Nyanja. Local phrases in this language include the following:

•    Good morning - Mwauka bwanji
•    Good afternoon - Mwachoma bwanji
•    How are you? - Muli bwanji
•    I am fine - Nili Bwino
•    Thank you - Zikomo
•    Yes -  Inde
•    No - Iyayi
•    I don’t need it - Si ni funa
•    How much does it cost? - Zingati?

6 Zambia Overland Tours recommended for you

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  • Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

    5 weeks   From US$ 1790

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  • Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

    26 days   From US$ 1390

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  • Livingstone to Johannesburg

    21 days   From EUR 1945

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  • Dar Es Salaam to Victoria Falls

    15 days   From US$ 890

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  • Kalahari and Okavango Delta

    15 days   From EUR 1645

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