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Capital: Lusaka
Official Language:English
Currency: Zambian Kwacha
Zambia is a landlocked country in South Africa. It is bounded by Congo the north, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, Malawi to the east and Angola to the west. Zambia boasts of a tropical climate with undulating plateaus, hills, mountains and forests. The country is the haven of rich scenic splendor with marvelous waterfalls, beautiful lakes and river basins. Zambezi River basin and the Congo River basin offer pristine scenic views. Zambia offers exciting adventure sports from canoeing to white water rafting, bungee jumping, river surfing and tiger fishing. Zambia consists of some top class National Parks teeming with birds and animals. A holiday in Zambia is a magnificent experience amidst vast natural wilderness and some of the finest safaris.
Major Cities
Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia. Other major cities include Livingstone, Chingola, Kabwe, Kitwe and Ndola. Lusaka located on south central Zambia on a plateau is a bustling metropolis with skyscrapers, shopping malls and old colonial buildings. There are fascinating night clubs or roadside sheeben to dance the night away in the accompaniment of samba, kwela or good old rock and roll. Livingstone is a beautiful town located near the Victoria Falls on Zambezi River. It was a chief European settlement in the ancient times. There are numerous colonial architectures that line the main city streets. Livingstone is said to be the adventure center of South Africa with galore of adventure sports. White water rafting, canoeing, horseback trails, river boarding, kayaking and elephant back safaris indulge tourists in great merrymaking and fun. Victoria Falls Field Museum and Zambezi National Park are some of the places of tourist attraction in the town. Ndola in the north of Lusaka is an important trading center and mineral producing area. The Copperbelt Museum, Lake Chilengwa and Lake Kashiba are worth seeing here. Kitwe another major Zambian city is a business center with large shopping areas. Visitors can take a tour to Mindolo Dam and Makwera Falls situated nearby.
Tourist Attractions
Lusaka National Museum, Zintu Community Museum, Freedom Statue, Zambian National Assembly, Moore Pottery Factory, Lusaka Playhouse Theatre and Cathedral of the Holy Cross are some chief tourist attractions of Lusaka. Munda Wanga Environmental Park with numerous wild animals roaming around offers excellent recreational options like swimming pools, coffee bars and restaurants. Lusaka Kalimba Reptile Park houses an impressive collection of reptiles, tortoises and some of the most rarefied African chameleons. Kabwata Cultural Village exhibits exclusive Zambian hand crafted curios. Adventure City water theme park on the Leopards Hill Rd is a tourist's wonderland with a charming Botanical garden displaying rare orchids. Lusaka National Museum on Independence Avenue is a remarkable site displaying artifacts, paintings and sculptures of ancient Zambia. Chaminuka Private Game Reserve on the north of Lusaka offers a splendid wildlife Safari amidst natural surroundings. The Reserve contains some rarefied animal species like lion cheetah, giraffe, elephant, ostrich and Zambian sitatunga. The Livingstone Museum hosts various arts and anthropological exhibits. The Railway Museum in Chishimba Falls brings out the origin and history of the railway system in Zambia. Displays of old steam engines and vintage coaches are really interesting. The magnificent Victoria Falls with the Zambezi River gushing through is a spectacular natural site in the whole of South Africa. The main falls and the boiling pot can be best viewed from Knife Edge Bridge and Victoria Falls Bridge.
Getting Around
Lusaka International Airport is the major airport and is the hub of Zambian Airways. British Airways, KLM and Air France serve flights from European countries. Charter flights are also available in the major tourist destinations. Good rail networks exist from Livingstone, through Lusaka to Nakonde. An express service operates along the Livingstone-Lusaka route thrice a week. The road conditions in Zambia re not well. Minibuses and taxis are popular transport modes. Bus services are regular and a good way to reach the far-flung suburbs. The licensed taxis appear in light blue and white color, with large painted numbers on their side. The fares have to be booked in advance. Car rental is available in Lusaka and Ndola.
Accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options in and around the major cities of Zambia. From luxury hotels to cheaper accommodation there are options to suit all tastes and budgets. Some of the top class Lusaka hotels are Holiday Inn, Inter-Continental Hotel Taj Pamodzi and Cresta Golfview Hotel. Mulungushi Village offers cheap rental apartments.
Comfortable Guesthouses in the suburbs include the Wayside Bed & Breakfast and Juls Guesthouse. Stanley Safari Lodge nearby Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River offers fabulous accommodation with stunning scenic views. Tongabezi lodge on the bank of Zambezi river houses 22 exquisite cottages and guesthouses.
For further details and information on Zambia and its tourist destinations flip through the pages of Allwonderscountries
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