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Zambezi River Zambezi River While it may not be the largest river in Africa, the Zambezi, which carves through six countries including Zambia, is one of the continent’s most powerful and most scenic. As a result, this rushing river attracts visitors from across the globe—including travelers with a love of extre
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park Mosi-Oa-Tunya, or the smoke which thunders, refers to the iconic Victoria Falls that give this national park in Zambia its native name. Located along the upper Zambezi River, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park houses half of the waterfall, as well as 41 square miles (66 square
Mongu Mongu This quiet town stationed along the floodplains of the Zambezi River is the capital of Western Province and known for its expert basket and carpet weaving. Visitors can tour local craft markets, where these unique wares are made and put up for purchase, then sample some of the best mangoes a
Lower Zambezi National Park Lower Zambezi National Park Lower Zambezi National Park may not boast the same high number of animals or vast diversity of species as other parks in Zambia, but its untouched wilderness provides visitors with a chance to experience real African bush. While the park is geographically large, most an
Lake Kariba Lake Kariba Lake Kariba is the largest artificial lake in the world. This massive reservoir was created in 1958, when the Kariba Dam was built to provide power and electricity to the surrounding areas. Today, a variety of fresh water fish, Nile crocodiles and even hippopotamuses live in the lake.
Devils Pool Devils Pool Located at the top of Victoria Falls on Livingstone Island, Devil’s Pool offers visitors a chance to swim to the edge—literally—of one of the world’s tallest waterfalls. Slippery, submerged rocks provide the only protection between adventurous travelers and a 328-foot (100-meter) drop
Dutch Reform Market The Dutch Reform Market features artisanal goodies that are a step up in quality from markets elsewhere.
Town Centre Market The Town Centre Market is chaotic and, frankly, malodorous, but its where Zambians get their bargains, whether it’s fruit or veggies, new or secondhand hardware, tapes or clothes.
Mumwa Craft Association A visit here is well worth your time. Proceeds from sales of expertly made basketry and woodcarvings – at low prices – are ploughed back into the local communities that produce them. Located next to the Total petrol station on the road to Lusaka.
Mupapa Slave Tree A short walk from the Copperbelt Museum, the old Mupapa Slave Tree is of great historical importance. The shade from this ancient pod mahogany tree was used as a meeting place by Swahili slave-traders. Its a bit neglected nowadays but can easily be spotted by the steel fence surrou
Livingstone Museum The excellent Livingstone Museum is divided into five sections covering archaeology, history, ethnography, natural history and art, and is highlighted by Tonga ritual artefacts, a life-sized model African village, a collection of David Livingstone memorabilia and historic maps dati
Kafue National Park Covering more than 22,500 sq km (8687 sq mi), this is the largest park in Zambia and one of the biggest in the world. With terrain ranging from the lush riverine forest of the Kafue River to the vast grassland of the Busanga Plains, the park rewards wildlife enthusiasts with glimps
Nachikufu Cave Keen fans of pre-colonial art may want to see the rock art at Nachikufu Cave, a heritage site signposted 2km west of the Great North Road, 56km south of Mpika and 180km north of Serenje. The paintings here were discovered in 1948 and are estimated to be up to 15,000 years old. Sadl
Lusaka City Market Fronted by the chaotic and congested eponymously-named bus station as well as a veritable Maginot-line of sidewalk vendors, reaching the entrance to the Lusaka City Market is an achievement in and of itself. Unfortunately, while large, lively and packed to the rafters, the clothing
Niamkolo Church Check out Niamkolo Church, a five-minute walk up the hill from Nkupi Lodge. It’s an old stone ruin that you can walk inside and around. It was built from 1895 to 1896 by the London Missionary Society, who had arrived in the town some ten years earlier to establish a mission. It was
Copperbelt Museum The Copperbelt Museum showcases the local industry and downstairs there are billboards with displays on Zambias mining history, gemstones and the processing of copper. Upstairs is more interesting with artefacts used in witchcraft, personal ornaments, smoking and snuffing paraphern
Freedom Statue The Freedom Statue, just around the corner from the museum, is dedicated to freedom fighters and those who lost their lives in the struggle for Zambia’s independence. The depiction of a man breaking his chains symbolises the country’s break with colonial bondage and was erected to
Kapishya Hot Springs Kapishya Hot Springs is about 20km west of Shiwa House but still on the Shiwa Ng’andu estate. The setting is marvellous, the blue-green steaming lagoon of bath-hot water surrounded by thick palms. If staying at Kapishya Lodge, then you can use the springs for free. From the lodge,
Namwandwe Gallery Home to the impressive private collection of businessman and patron of the arts John Kapotwe, some of the best contemporary Zambian and African art (paintings, sculptures, masks and fabrics), both of established and up-and-coming artists, can be found at this private home-cum-galle
Livingstone Game Park This tiny tiny wildlife sanctuary is part of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. OK, its not South Luangwa, but its easy to reach and home to a surprising range of animals, including zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants and antelopes. And its the only place in Zambia that boasts whi

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