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Zambia Tourism Statistics: 5,548 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 5,548 Airbnb stays in Zambia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Lusaka the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 5,548
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 34,107
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 88%
Key facts
Zambia Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Zambia at 5,548 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Zambia added up to 34,107 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Zambia lasted 6.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 25 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Zambia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Zambia had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, December and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Zambia in August were booked furthest ahead, about 38 days, against 14 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 88% of Zambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and the United Kingdom at 15%.
- Among Zambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Lusaka was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of Harare at 4.6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Zambia 21st for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Lusaka had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Zambia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 4,078, ahead of Livingstone.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Zambia
Zambia had 630 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 5,548 stays and 34,107 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.2 nights and was booked about 25 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 4 towns it tracks in Zambia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 630
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 5,548
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 34,107
- Typical stay
- 6.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 25 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Zambia?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Zambia in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and July. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, December, July, June, April, October, November, May, March, September, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.8% | 38 days |
| December | 9.6% | 20 days |
| July | 9.3% | 34 days |
| June | 8.4% | 30 days |
| April | 8.3% | 26 days |
| October | 8.3% | 20 days |
| November | 8.2% | 24 days |
| May | 8.1% | 19 days |
| March | 8.0% | 19 days |
| September | 7.8% | 20 days |
| February | 7.4% | 14 days |
| January | 6.9% | 18 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Zambia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Zambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% came from abroad, led by the United States at 18% and the United Kingdom at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Lusaka was the top origin city at 6.1%, ahead of Harare at 4.6%. The figures rest on 11,858 reviews, written over many years.
88% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 88%
- From within Zambia 12%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Zambia
December is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Lusaka, and April in 1, led by Livingstone. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 87% in Lusaka to 91% in Livingstone.
| Lusaka | 4,078 |
| Livingstone | 1,238 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 2 of Zambia's 4 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Zambia
When is high season in Zambia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Zambia in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then December and July.
What is the quietest month in Zambia?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Zambia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 18 days ahead, against 38 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Zambia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Zambia lasted 6.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 25 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.3 nights in September to 7.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Zambia come from?
Of Zambia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 88% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 18% and the United Kingdom at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Lusaka at 6.1%, ahead of Harare at 4.6%.
What is the most booked town in Zambia on Airbnb?
Lusaka was the most booked town in Zambia on Airbnb, with an estimated 4,078 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Livingstone.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 4 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 11,858 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.