About Us

Discover Authentic Zambia Secure & Affordable with ZATO Members

The Zambezi Association of Tour Operators (ZATO) is a private sector, membership-based organization that supports micro, small, and medium enterprises in the tourism industry. Since 2012 our primary goal is to offer affordable quality tourism experiences in the whole of Zambia.

One stop Shopping

With all the ZATO members, we offer a wide range of tourism services throughout Zambia, that include transportation, accommodations and tour operator services.

Verified & Licensed Members

All ZATO members are educated, verified and licensed tourism companies. This means you can book with our members secure and with confidence.

Mediation with problems

In the case something goes wrong do contact us. ZATO will mediate and will do all it can to make sure you have a fantastic Zambia experience.

Why book with us

Safe and Secure

ZATO Members are verified and licensed. In case of conflict ZATO will do mediation.

Support Local Economy

Members of ZATO are from local communities and directly benefit local economies.

High Quality

ZATO members are educated and have in-depth local knowledge covering the whole of Zambia.

Affordable

Working with local overheads and fewer middlemen our rates are very affordable compared to international tour operators.

Meet the board

MS
Maxwell S Masempele
Chairperson ZATO
JN
Jamie N Mumba
Deputy Secretary General
JT
James Tumba
Deputy Treasurer
SL
Shadrick Luyanga
Executive Committee Member
KB
Kanga Bwalya
Executive Committee Member
WJ
Walter Joe Syakalonga
Executive Committee Member
RM
Rose Muteba Chivumba
Executive Committee Member