Mugging is relatively rare, but car thefts, and house and car break-ins are not uncommon. There are no internal travel restrictions in Zambia, although areas around military bases may have restricted access. Many observers see this as corruption problem. Medical facilities are generally limited. Doctors and hospitals often require immediate cash payment for health care services.
Medical insurance covering air ambulance evacuation is highly advisable.
There are weekly or more frequent airline connections to Lusaka from London, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Harare, Johannesburg, Lilongwe, Nairobi and Windhoek among other cities. The railway system is rundown and undergoing restructuring. Passenger train travel is unreliable and can be uncomfortable. There are numerous private city bus lines, but they are overcrowded and often unsafe. Road transportation is the preferred means of transport for many goods.