Zambia (Zambia). National Museum of Livingston

The territory of modern Zambia has been inhabited since ancient times. At different times, various peoples lived here, who developed cattle breeding, blacksmithing, developed copper mines, and also engaged in trade.

In the XVIII century, the Barotse state was formed on this territory, which existed due to the labor of slaves. In 1891, the western province of Zambia became a British protectorate, and rich ore deposits were discovered there. The state received its independence and its current name only in 1964.

Sights of Zambia:

Victoria Falls is the main attraction of the country. The height of the waterfall is 120 m, and its width reaches almost 2 km. In 1904, a steel bridge in the form of an arch was built next to it. Initially, it was intended for the movement of trains, but in the 30s of the last century it was reconstructed, and after that it is intended for the movement of pedestrians and vehicles. It is from the bridge that a magnificent panorama of Victoria opens, as well as extreme sports enthusiasts can do bungee jumping here.

This is the largest national park in the country, which is located 200 km from the capital - Lusaka. The territory was opened in 1950 and is the largest place for safari. There are lions, elephants, antelopes, yellow wincher and zebras. The park covers an area of \u200b\u200b750 km². In the spring, the territory is flooded and becomes the habitat of a huge number of hippos.

The lake is the second largest artificial reservoir in the country. It is located in Kafue National Park. The area of \u200b\u200bthe lake is 39 thousand m², and its shores are represented by cliffs. Every year, a fishery competition is held here, after which all the fish caught from the lake is sold in the park itself. Numerous hippos and crocodiles live along the shores of the reservoir, and ducks and herons also nest here. On the water surface of the lake you can go boating and enjoy the magnificence of the surrounding nature.

It was founded in 1938 as a hunting reservoir. The title of national park was assigned to the territory in the early 70s of the last century. The park is rich in its landscape diversity: there are forests, lowlands, and savannahs. In addition, it is the habitat of buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hippos and many other representatives of the African fauna. Feathered inhabitants are widely represented here, among which there are many rare birds. A hotel is open in the park.

This park covers an area of 200 km² , is located in the north of the country on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The territory is rich in sandy beaches, valleys, rocky bays and bays. Three rivers flow through the park, on the banks of which you can get acquainted with the rich wildlife of the country. In addition, the park borders on hunting grounds, covering an area of \u200b\u200b360 thousand hectares.

This is one of the oldest reservoirs on Earth, which in combination is one of the deepest. The area of \u200b\u200bthis freshwater lake is 34 thousand km² , but it was open in the middle of the XIX century. The reservoir is rich in commercial and exotic fish, so every spring a fishing championship is held here, as well as rare ancient cyclides and mollusks that lived on Earth many thousands of years ago. In addition, crocodiles, hippos and waterfowls are found here.

It is located on the southeastern side of Lake Tanganyika. The opening of the waterfall, whose height is 235 m, occurred in 1913, after which tools of ancient people dating back 300 thousand years BC were found not far from it.

Thanks to these excavations, in 1964 this area received the status of a national monument. Downstream, about 5 km from the waterfall, is a gorge. The waterfall is a favorite habitat for Marabou storks.

They are located 300 km from Victoria Falls, downstream. Their average height is 20 m, however, its main features are its width and shape in the shape of a horseshoe. The waters of this natural miracle collapse from rocky ledges, due to which the water falls in the form of several cascades, creating unforgettable emotions. Not far from the waterfall, the Sioma - Ngwezi park spreads out.

It is located in the southwest of Zambia and is located on an area of \u200b\u200b5 thousand km². Due to the huge hunting area around the park zone, this territory is a refuge for many wild animals hunted by poachers. Due to the fact that there is a huge variety of wild animals, it is best to visit this territory with a guide.

This is the largest waterfall in the whole country, which flows in its northern part. Its height is the same as the height of Victoria Falls, as a result of which they are often confused. In the last spring months, when the country is in the rainy season, the sound of Lumangwe water is heard for several kilometers, and the spray from its waters scatter a hundred meters to the sides.

This waterfall is located in the north of the country, and its name translates as "cooing dove." From the top of the waterfall, a beautiful panorama opens onto the Luangwa Valley, which is part of the western branch of the East African geological fault. The height of the waterfall is 80 m.

Kundalila is located on the Kaombe River, on the banks of which you can set up a campground, as well as swim in the clear water of the river.

This is a reservoir, which, together with the bogs of the same name and floodplain, forms a single water system. The name of the lake translates as "The place where the water connects with the sky." Due to the fact that the reservoir is rich in fish, there are many fishing villages around it.

Visiting this lake you can get acquainted with the life of the ordinary population of the country. Due to the fact that this territory is managed by local communities, the fauna and flora are perfectly preserved here, in particular, a huge number of birds live on the shores of the lake.

There are many fossilized tree trunks in this forest whose age is over 150 million years. Forest area is 43 km². In addition to the trunks of ancient trees, which were preserved due to erosion of red sandstones, here you can see many objects related to the Stone Age.

Opened in the fall of 1996 in the capital of Zambia, Lusaka, this museum is dedicated to the country's anthropology, history and culture. On several floors of the gallery there are several exhibitions telling about ethnography, anthropology and archeology of Zambia. The underground gallery holds temporary exhibitions on the development of local contemporary art. The upper floor of the museum is dedicated to an exhibition of children's works. The museum exposition totals about 2 thousand exhibits, most of which are objects of modern art in Zambia.

The main goal of the museum is to familiarize visitors with the history of the settlement of the African continent by people. The gallery exposition consists of archeology and anthropology items that were mined during archaeological excavations.

The main exhibit is a copy of the Neanderthal skull, whose age is approximately 100 thousand years. In addition, a model of a local village, examples of ritual crafts and crafts of Tong are presented here. There are also separate exhibits dedicated to maps of Africa in 1690 and a collection of ritual objects of the sorcerers of Wooddu.

The museum is located west of Livingston Station. The museum exposition tells the story of the origin of the country's railway business. The main items of the exposition here are the first steam locomotives that were delivered to Zambia from England during the British South African Company.

Old engines and rolling stock are represented here, and every morning here begins with a rail hit. During the tour you can learn about the engineering and design aspects of the railway business.

In 1989, the National Council of Fine Arts was organized, named after Henry Tayali, a local artist and sculptor. After 6 years, an open-air gallery was opened, named after the same artist. The gallery exposition consists of the works of Henry Theyali himself, as well as young African artists. In addition, the gallery regularly hosts art seminars, exhibitions and competitions.

Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, its political, industrial and cultural center. The population is 1,742,979 people (2010). Lusaka is a relatively young city, built in 1905 on the site of a small village, the population of which was mainly engaged in agricultural activities. The new city was to become a stronghold of Zambia, the economy of which was experiencing a boom, which was largely facilitated by the preservation of high copper prices on the world market and the help of foreign powers along the trains along the new Livingstone - Brocken Hill (now Cabwe) railway line. The city, the layout of which provided for the availability of comfortable European-style neighborhoods, was named after one of the tribal leaders. Thus, in the appearance and name of the future capital of an independent state, local traditions and the best European achievements are harmoniously combined. In 1931, Lusaka became the administrative center of the British protectorate Northern Rhodesia, and in 1964, as the proclamation of Zambia as an independent republic, it was elected the capital of a new state entity.

Lusaka gradually turned into the largest political center of Zambia, the most important political events took place here (the election of presidents and members of the chambers of parliament, the adoption of the new constitution of 1991, etc.). Significant changes were observed in the cultural life of the capital and the economy. With the assistance of the Chinese authorities, a railway line was laid from Lusaka from Kapiri Mposhi station (185 km from Lusaka) to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.

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• The country
• Founded: 1905
• City withAugust 25, 1960
• Area: 360 km²
• Center height: 1300 m
• Population: 1,742,979 (2010)
• Timezone: UTC + 2
• Telephone code: +260 1

Climate

Lusaka occupies a rather advantageous position in the central part of the country. The capital is located at an altitude of 1280 m above sea level in a tropical zone with a subequatorial climate. Three seasons are clearly expressed here: rainy and warm (November-April), dry and cool (May-July), warm and dry (August-October). The warmest month in Lusaka is October, the thermometer at this time rises to +31 ° C, in July the air temperature drops to +10 ° C. Sometimes it can drop even lower, the absolute minimum in the city in June-July was +2 ° C. However, annual temperature fluctuations are negligible. The average annual rainfall is about 700 mm, with most of it falling in the form of rain from November to April. In the rainy season, soil flooding and the formation of impenetrable swamps are observed, at which time the city maintains contact with the world only thanks to the presence of highways.

Population, language, religion

Lusaka is the largest city in Zambia, with a population of more than 2 million people. The ethnic composition of the capital is represented mainly by the peoples of the Bantu language family - these are the peoples of Bemba, Tonga, Lozi, Nyanja, Malawi, Nyandaka and others. There are also a small number of immigrants from Europe. The official language spoken by many metropolitan residents is English. Unofficial interpersonal communication is carried out using local dialects (Bemba, Lozi, Luval, Tonga, Nyanja). Most of the metropolitan population adheres to traditional local beliefs, there are Christians, among whom Catholics and Protestants predominate.

Culture

Lusaka is the cultural center of Zambia. Most of the country's educational institutions are concentrated here. The city has a University of Zambia (it has an Institute for the Study of Africa), there are also technical, pedagogical, agricultural colleges, a city library, an anthropological museum and a village museum of African life. Particularly noteworthy is the mention of the Zintu Community Museum, which presents to visitors the traditional arts and crafts of peoples living in Zambia. In Lusaka, there is the National Council for Scientific Research and the Society for the Conservation of Wild Animals and Nature of Zambia, there are several cinemas and a small theater on the stage of which local amateur groups stage performances.
The city is not rich in architectural and historical monuments, but there are many galleries in it, where the works of local artists are exhibited. The best of these exhibition centers are rightfully considered to be the Henry Tayyali Visual Art Gallery in the Shougrounds area, the Mpala Gallery and the Sculpture Garden at the Garden House Hotel, located near the center. Another attraction of Lusaka is the Kamvala craft market, which occupies several shopping districts south of the central areas. This market is located in the open air and with its diversity and noise resembles oriental bazaars.
Also, the sights of the city include the National Museum, the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Crucifix, a zoo and a botanical park.

Flora and fauna

In the vicinity of Lusaka, the natural vegetation of savannas and savannahs is preserved. The fauna in the vicinity of the capital is represented by populations of elephants, antelopes, zebras, giraffes, as well as predatory animals. The bird world is very diverse, in addition to local species, there are migratory species from the north. In the city, the tsetse fly is often found - the main carrier of pathogens of sleeping sickness.

Security

Like any major metropolis, Lusaka is fraught with many troubles and dangers. Tourists are most often annoyed by homeless people and beggars who rub themselves into trust, and after that they pull everything that lies in a foreigner's pocket. When visiting places of large crowds (markets, excursions), one should not forget to leave valuables and money at the hotel, so as not to attract too much attention from pickpockets and robbers. A solitary walk through the night capital can also be dangerous. Most offenses against foreign citizens are committed precisely in the dark.
The quality of drinking water in Lusaka is simply terrible. Many experts recommend boiling even bottled water and use it for washing, brushing teeth and washing food. For food, it is advisable to use disposable tableware, which should be immediately disposed of after use. In addition, all tourists who come to the capital of Zambia should receive the necessary vaccinations against yellow fever, malaria and schistomotosis.

All the sights of the capital of Zambia are reduced to all kinds of museums and galleries, of which there are a great many in the city. Particularly noteworthy is the village-museum of African life and the Anthropological Museum. Here you can get acquainted with the unique culture of African tribes living in the territory of modern Zambia. You can learn more about the applied arts of the peoples of Zambia at the Zintu Community Museum, where a colossal exposition of objects of art and everyday life of Zambian peoples is collected. The works of contemporary Zambian visual artists are exhibited at the Henry Taiyali Fine Art Gallery. Here you can not only admire the stunning works of local artists, but also purchase a painting as a souvenir.
One of the most popular with tourists is the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Crucifixion. Built in the middle of the 20th century, the temple attracts with its incredibly beautiful original stained-glass windows.

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The Zambezi River, with a length of more than two and a half thousand kilometers, is the fourth longest river in Africa. The river originates in the territory of Zambia and flows through the territory of several neighboring countries, flowing into the Indian Ocean in Mozambique.

Approaching the ocean, Zambezi is divided into several branches, forming a wide delta. Together with numerous tributaries, the Zambezi forms an extensive water basin with an area of \u200b\u200b1,570,000 square kilometers. Here is Victoria Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. A cascade of hydroelectric power plants was built on the river, providing energy to the basin countries.

The exact location of the middle and lower parts of the Zambezi River was indicated on medieval maps. Of the Europeans, the first to see the upper reaches of the Zambezi, the English traveler and explorer David Livingston, who discovered Victoria Falls a few years later. The Zambezi basin is the natural habitat of many species of wildlife and birds. On the shores of the Zambezi and its tributaries are several national parks.

There is no through navigation on the river, however, in some sections, the local population actively uses small boats. When renting a boat or a boat, you can watch bird colonies and herds of large animals - elephants, giraffes and zebras from the water.

Mveru Lake

Lake Mveru is located in the northern part of Zambia, on the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This place was opened for Europeans by the famous explorer of Africa, David Livingston, who described it in his works.

This large freshwater lake belongs to the Congo Basin and is located at an altitude of 917 kilometers above sea level, which is higher than that of Lake Tanganyika. In the south-west of the lake is the island of Kilva, whose area is 25 square kilometers. Not so long ago there were only a few small villages on the shores of the lake, but after the construction of a new road from Ndola to the town of Nchelenge in 1987, the population of coastal places increased significantly.

The original culture of the local population and the unique nature make this place worth visiting for travelers and tourists. The once thriving in these places poaching, now no longer poses a danger to birds and animals living on the coastal plains.

Unlike other lakes in Zambia, the water level in Mwera does not depend so much on the arrival of the rainy season.

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Bangweulu Lake

Lake Bangweulu is located in the north of Zambia and forms a water system, which also includes swamps and floodplains of the same name. Translated from the local dialect, Bangweulu means "the place where water meets the sky."

The lake not only attracts tourists from all over the world, but also is actively used by the local population as a source of fishing. A lot of fishing villages are located on the shores of the lake. Many representatives of the local population travel to neighboring cities to exchange their catch for essential goods. Here you can see the life of the people of Zambia as it is, without a rich tourist infrastructure and gloss.

Despite the thousands of years of human presence here, a rich fauna and flora have been preserved around the lake. Countless flocks of birds covering the horizon can be observed on the coastal plains. In order to preserve this unique habitat for the next generations of thousands of living creatures, African Parks has taken over the management of this territory in partnership with local communities.

The Kafue River is one of the main tributaries of the Zambezi and plays a large role in the life of the Zambian ecosystem. Kafue is one of the most significant rivers in southern Africa and the largest and longest river, located entirely in Zambia.

The river originates on the border of Zambia and Congo. In its length, the course of the Kafue River changes from fast and bubbling, when the river passes through numerous rapids and waterfalls, to slow and leisurely. On the sandy shores of numerous tributaries you can find hippos, crocodiles and otters. There are flocks of birds - bee-eaters, which equip their nests. in sandy holes on coastal slopes.

The Kafue River, together with another tributary of the Zambezi, Musa, flow into Iteji-Teji Lake, which is 370 square kilometers of calm and clear water. The area where the rivers flow into the lake is great for boating and wildlife watching. The Kafue River is 960 kilometers long. Its water is used by residents of Zambia for irrigation, and hydropower plants provide the local population with electricity. Kafue flows through the eponymous national park, dividing its territory into the northern and southern parts. The river is a source of life for the abundance of living creatures that live on its banks.

Kariba Lake

Kariba Lake is the largest reservoir in Africa, formed after the construction of a hydroelectric power station in the middle reaches of the Zambezi River, in the southern province of Zambia. Its water expanses not only provide electricity to part of the population of Zambia and neighboring Zimbabwe, but also are a source of fishing - both industrial and local people.

This is a great place for fishing, boating water sports. Here you can take a full-fledged active rest or just bask in the sun. The weather on the shores of the lake is mostly sunny, but not sultry. It can be quite hot in the middle of summer, but even in winter the days are warm and the nights are pleasantly cool.

Coastal hotels are an ideal place for a romantic getaway, you can admire truly magical sunrises and sunsets, and the vast expanses of water feel like the ocean.

Sport fishing is well developed here, and in coastal towns you can rent a boat and fishing equipment. In Sinazongwe, the annual Tiger Fishing contest is held, attracting participants from all over the subcontinent.

An excursion to the dam of the hydroelectric power station gives you the opportunity to look at the colossal difference in water between the deep-water reservoir and the rocky gorge, which is breathtaking.

Chingola City

The city of Chingola is the most picturesque of the cities, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Nchang quarry - the largest copper deposit in Zambia. The city is located near the border of Zambia with Congo, near the cities of Lumbumbashi and Kitwe Nkana. There is a large amount of rainfall annually, so the town is surrounded by greenery and flowers.

The settlement received the status of a city in 1957, when the development of an open-cast copper deposit intensified. The population of the city is growing every year and today is approaching 200 thousand people. There are three modest but clean and comfortable hotels in the city: Hotel Lima, Hotel Nchanga and Hotel Musunshia. Also, the prestigious Protea Hotel has recently opened with forty rooms, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms are air-conditioned, there are also shops, an ATM and an internet cafe. One kilometer from the Protea Hotel is a golf course.

Staying in Chingol, you can visit the quarry for the extraction of copper, having received permission from the local mine administration, located on Fem Avenue. You can get to Chingola both by road or by plane. There is also a railway connection with other settlements in the region.

Kitwe City

The city of Kitwe, sometimes called Kitwe Nkana, is located in the center of Zambia and ranks second in the country in terms of population. The city was formed as a result of the merger of two villages - Kitwe and Nkana. Three universities are located here, the largest of which is the University of Copperbelt.

Now the population of the city is 500,000 people. This is a developed industrial and commercial center of the country. A large copper deposit and a copper smelter, the largest plant in Zambia, are being developed near the city. The city has its own airport and railway station. In the central part of the city there are shopping centers, hotels, a cinema and a theater. The development of the city and population growth was facilitated by the increase in copper prices that began in the 1950s. In addition to copper production, other industries are also developed here - furniture, textile and construction materials. There are three well-equipped hospitals in the city.

Near the Mindolo Dam, which is located seven kilometers to the west of the city center, you can rent a boat or an ATV. There is a good pool with a bar and a SPA center nearby.

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Sambu National Park

Sambu National Park is located on the southern shores of Lake Tanganyika, in the northernmost part of Zambia. It covers an area of \u200b\u200bjust over 2000 square kilometers, including 100 kilometers of pristine shores of this great lake. Here you can find picturesque sandy beaches, rocky bays and bays, valleys with green hills. The Lufubu River flows through the park, pouring its waters into Lake Tanganyika.

The western part of the national park borders on the territory of the hunting grounds of Tondva. Other hunting grounds, Kaputa, are located in the north- and southeast of the park, in an area of \u200b\u200b360 thousand hectares. In addition to cutting the park from west to east, the Lufubu River, Nkamba and Chisala, smaller rivers, also flow in the park. Rivers form valleys with rich and wonderful wildlife. On the shores of the lake there is a local natural attraction - unusual boulders balancing on tops of each other.

You can get to the park by taxi from the town of Kasaba or Nkamba, where you can fly by plane from Lusaka or the airport of Ndola. You can also get on the river by boat, taking a regular flight to the city of Mpulungu.

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Victoria Falls is an amazingly beautiful breathtaking natural wonder. Its height is 107 meters and a width of 2000 meters. The wall of water of this waterfall collapses with great force - 7500 cubic meters per second. Near Victoria is a terrifying sight in all its splendor. Due to the powerful drop of water, the spray forms a cloud, which can be seen another 40 kilometers from the waterfall. Here you can often see a large bright rainbow at an altitude of up to three hundred meters. It’s best to see the waterfall from the air, but you can admire it, for example, from the bridge called the “Blade of the knife”. From it you can see the “main waterfall”, “Boiling Cauldron”, “sleeves” of Victoria and “East Stream”. Locals also call Victoria Falls Mosi-oa-tunya, which translates as “smoke that rattles”. This name perfectly emphasizes the essence of Victoria.

Archaeological Museum in Zambia

Not far from Victoria Falls is the Archaeological Museum. This is a small museum, whose exhibitions are constantly updated and literally in front of visitors, as it is located on the archaeological site near the excavation site. The main feature of this museum are anthropological finds. These findings include many diverse remains of people living here in ancient times. Looking at these remains, it becomes clear that in these places people lived from the moment humanity appeared on Earth. Fans of archeology and history are able to appreciate the magnificent valuable exhibits of this museum. Here you can see with your own eyes the place of excavation, which is not possible in every museum.

Ngonie Falls

Ngonje waterfalls, in contrast to the great Victoria Falls, have a much lower height, but in beauty they are almost not inferior to it. The height of the Ngonje waterfalls is from 10 to 25 meters, but at the same time these waterfalls have an excellent beneficial shape of a wide crescent. Since the water of the Ngonje Falls falls not in one, but in several cascades, the spectacle for tourists opens up simply stunning. Among the main advantages of these waterfalls is the lack of a huge number of tourists, which makes this place especially attractive, since everything can be viewed calmly and without the presence of a huge crowd. Around the waterfall you can see dense and diverse vegetation, and in its vicinity you can see elephants and other animals that freely live in these parts.

Railway Museum in Zambia

The State Railway Museum is located in a restored and restored fully open-air railway depot. Among its exhibits you can see the locomotives of the African railway, collected at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as steam locomotives from colonial times. Some of the exhibits look literally like a pile of rusty scrap metal, but there are also such unique exhibits that cannot be found all over the world. By visiting the Zambian Railway Museum you can also get acquainted in detail with the history of the construction of railways in Zambia and with what difficulties and problems have constantly complicated the task of the builders of these roads. And they can be thanked at least for the fact that today many have the opportunity to see Victoria Falls near.

This amazing place is located forty kilometers north of Siawong, next to the man-made lake Kariba. Tourists who decide to come here will be surprised not only by the huge number of prints of ancient trees, which are up to 150 million years old and used by ancient people in the Stone Age. They will also be surprised by the beauty of Lake Kariba - the largest man-made lake on planet Earth. The waters of this lake will amaze you with its purity and transparency. Here you can see many small islands, go on a safari, which you will definitely be offered, go fishing, do different types of water sports. The close proximity of the Chirundu Fossil Forest and Lake Cariba allows travelers to first get to know how people lived millions of years ago, and then relax on the water and the shores of the Caribbean.

The starting point of some of the routes leading to Victoria Falls is Livingston Bridge. This bridge is named after David Livingston, who was the pioneer of Victoria Falls and who believed that there is no more beautiful place on Earth. Livingston Bridge was built in 1904 and is the first bridge built in Zambia. Thanks to this bridge, it became possible to connect the rocky banks of the Zambezi River with each other. Standing on it you can especially appreciate the beauty of the deepest gorge with the Zambezi River at the very bottom and amazing black rocks with their dense green shoots. His project was compiled by a man who had never seen these places. A breathtaking sight opens up on both sides of the bridge - Victoria Falls on one side and a precipice on the other.

Museums in Lusaka

Despite the fact that Lusaka became the capital of Zambia in 1931 and there are not many monuments of architecture and history in this city, it still has something to see. For example, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Visual Gallery of Fine Arts. In this gallery you can see objects of interesting tribal original art of the country. In addition to this gallery, it is worth visiting the Sculpture Garden and the Mpala Gallery, you can also see a lot of interesting things. At the Zintu Community Museum, you can get to know the applied traditional art of the country. The Lusaka Anthropological Museum and the Village Museum of African Life will also delight fans of ethnography.

Zambian National Parks

The most famous and popular parks (and there are nineteen reservations and national parks in Zambia) include South Luangwa Park and Kafue Park. More than sixty species of animals, such as buffaloes, giraffes and hippos, live in South Luangwa Park. There are also more than four hundred species of birds. In this park, it is possible to organize a “walking safari”, which will allow you to be in the closest proximity to wild animals. The largest park in Zambia is Kafue Park, which was opened in 1950. Here you can find lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, antelopes, leopards and many other representatives of the fauna. Forests in the park are rich in tree species that no botanist has ever heard of. In many parks of the country you can, of course, not hunt for free, which is a unique opportunity for many lovers of unusual hunting.

National Museum of Livingston

The National Museum of Livingston can be traced to the entire history of Zambia, starting with the first person in the country. Among the exhibits of the museum are a model of an African village, a copy of the Neanderthal skull, exhibits showing ritual crafts and crafts of Tonga. Also here you can see a somewhat strange and creepy collection of witchcraft ritual accessories. Among other things, there is a stand dedicated to the famous traveler and explorer of Africa David Livingston. Under the glass of the stand you can see his cards, personal letters, notebooks and many other personal items, left as evidence of many of his expeditions to this country.

Lake Tanganyika has the world's first first place in length and second in depth. This lake is quite a bit inferior to Lake Baikal. It has the longest coastline of almost two thousand kilometers. At least three hundred species of fish live in Tanganyika, of which one can be found only in this lake and nowhere else in the world are 170 species. The water of the lake is known for its exceptional transparency. After all, the fauna and flora of its waters can be observed even at a distance of 30 meters in depth. Many tourists, fans of fishing, rush here because of the fact that such a variety of species of fish lives here. The most avid fishermen come here from all over the world every year for the National Fishing Championship of the country, which takes place here in the early days of March.

Among the most important and interesting sights of Lusaka is the colorful and bustling Kamvala open-air market. The market is located on the territory of several quarters almost in the very center of the capital of Zambia. Kamvala begins to work daily in the early morning, and the last seller leaves here, only when its shelves are empty. In this market you can buy a variety of items made by the hands of local artisans. Especially among them stand out and immediately catch the eye products, carved from mahogany with their magnificent carvings, and of course, all kinds of copper products. Such a souvenir will always remind you of a visit to this amazing colorful country and will perfectly complement even the most modern interior.

On the shores of Lake Kariba is a small town of Siawonga, which is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Zambia. Both foreign tourists and citizens of Zambia go to this place to rest. Siavonga resort is perfect for both youth and family vacations, as here you can combine a relaxing holiday with an active one. For lovers of comfort, hotels in Siavong have everything - air conditioning, bathroom, pool, minibar, etc. As for outdoor activities, there are plenty of activities on the water - it is good fishing in Lake Cariba, canoeing and kayaking, sailing and a great opportunity to go water skiing.

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The capital of Zambia is a small town consisting of a modern part and old quarters typical of Africa, where dusty markets are adjacent to Soviet-style skyscrapers. Despite the fact that Zambia is an exciting country, Lusaka will never be the main tourist attraction. There are several buildings with history, pretty monuments and museums, but much more - a genuine African feeling, expressed in white-toothed smiles, general serenity and a certain dustiness.

What is really worth a visit here is the local markets, galleries and a couple of nightclubs at the weekend. But those who have to spend several days in Lusaka should not be sad: for 48-60 hours in the capital of Zambia it is difficult to get bored, but spending time is pleasant and relaxed - easy.

How to get there

Buses and minibuses ply from the capital to nearby towns such as Siavonga resort (100 km, 6.50 USD) and the Chirundu fossil forest (40 km, 5.15 USD). Departure is from Lusaka City Market Bus Station (address: Lumumba Rd) or City Bus Station (end of Chachacha Rd), the latter is also called Kulima Towers Station.

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Intercity buses leave from Lusaka Inter-City Bus Station (address: Dedan Kimathi Rd) in the directions: Ndola (8 USD, 5 hours), Kitwe (8.5 USD, 5 hours), Livingston (11.5 USD, 7 hours) and Chipata (18 USD, 8 hours). Buses of the private company JR Investments go to Mongu (12.5 USD, 12 hours) on Tuesdays and Fridays; CR Holdings buses - every day in Kitwe, via Ndola, and also to Livingston, Mongu and Chipata.

A Zambezi Express train connects the capital with Livingston (USD 6/8/10/13 economy / standard / 1st class / sleeping compartment, 18 hours) via Choma. Departure from Lusaka at 19:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tickets can be bought at the box office (between Cairo & Dedan Kimathi Rds) from 15:00 to 17:00 the day before departure. You should come early and get ready for the line. Regular (read slow) trains leave for Ndola (5.50 USD, 8 hours) via Kapiri Mposhi, departing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 10 pm

Weather in Lusaka

Transport

Local minibuses run along the main roads of Lusaka, but there are no identification marks or numbers on them. Standard fare is 0.50-0.75 USD.

Official taxis can be found by the number on the door. They can be stopped on the streets, or caught in parking lots near major hotels and markets, near the Shoprite supermarket on Cairo Rd. The fare in the center is 4-5 USD, from the center to the airport - 20 USD.

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Money and ATMs

Along Cairo Rd there are branches of Barclays, Standard Chartered Bank, Indo-Zambian Bank and Stanbic Bank with ATMs. They put their ATMs at Manda Hill and Arcades Shopping Centers (Great East Rd).

To exchange money, look for the Zampost Bureau de Change (inside the post office, on the corner of Cairo & Church Rds); or Prosper Bureau de Change (Findeco House, South End Roundabout, Cairo Rd), where they also exchange American Express checks with a reasonable fee.

Lusaka Hotels

In Lusaka, you can stay at a top-notch hotel for several hundred dollars (for example, Intercontinental); or enjoy no less comfort in small hotels (like Ndeke) for about 50 USD. There are also budget placements: campsites (8 USD), hostels (15 USD), double rooms in low-star hotels 30 USD (for example, ChaChaCha Backpackers or Ku-omboka Backpackers).

Shopping and souvenirs

Adults may like the Kamvala craft market, which occupies several shopping districts south of the center of the capital. The market is located in the open air and reminds of oriental bazaars with its racy and noise.

Drive around Lusaka

Attractions and attractions in Lusaka

The city is not rich in architectural and historical monuments, but all sorts of galleries and museums are more than here. For example, the Anthropological Museum and the village museum of African life attract attention. The Zintu Community Museum deserves special attention, the exposition of which tells about the traditional applied art of the peoples of Zambia. Finally, it is worth visiting the National Museum.

As for the galleries, the Henry Tayyali Fine Art Gallery in the Showshounds area is considered the best. It hosts temporary exhibitions of local artists and sculptors, whose work can be purchased as a souvenir. Recently, African art will become increasingly popular in the world, so buying a painting will also be a good investment. The Mpala Gallery and the Garden of Sculpture at Garden House Hotel, which are located near the center of Lusaka, can also boast a worthy meeting of artists.

The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Crucifixion (corner of Church and Independence Ave), an elegant building with high stained glass windows, which was opened on September 14, 1962, attracts attention.

But the children will be delighted with the zoo and botanical park of Lusaka. You should go with them to the Lilayi Wildlife Ranch. The ranch has a restaurant and pool.