Flights to Kasama from the UK take around 14-18 hours with connections. There are no direct services from London. The main gateway is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka) (LUN), with onward connections or road transfers to Kasama.
Major carriers include Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways. Connections through Lusaka or Addis Ababa, Lusaka or Dubai offer the smoothest journeys with layovers typically lasting 2-4 hours.
Return fares range from £700-850 in low season to £1,000-1,300 during peak periods like July-September. Booking 6-8 weeks ahead typically secures the best prices.
Kasama operates on GMT+2, 2 hours ahead of London in winter, 1 hour in summer. Allow 5-10 minutes to reach central hotels from the airport.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals can appear but aren't reliable for this route
Peak season (July-September): Book 3+ months ahead
Sweet Spot
6-8 weeks before travel for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During major holidays (prices spike)
December-March (heavy rains) for travel
Chishimba Falls
Three stunning waterfalls in a sacred forest, about 35km from Kasama.
Ntumbachushi Falls
Beautiful multi-tiered waterfall with natural swimming pools.
Lake Bangweulu
One of Africa's largest wetlands, home to the rare shoebill stork.
Mansa hills
Scenic highlands with traditional villages and hiking trails.
Traditional ceremonies
Experience authentic Bemba cultural events and dances.