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Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia, in Central Africa. Situated on a high plateau, Lusaka is the main entry point for tourists arriving in Zambia and has a good selection of things to see and do before travelling to other parts of the country.
Museums in Lusaka
Lusaka is home to the Lusaka National Museum, one of Zambia’s national museums, and it covers the history and culture of Zambia. Visitors to this museum will see works of art that detail the way of life of Zambian people, while another gallery depicts the story of Zambia. If you’re visiting with children there’s also a children’s corner with exhibits that will particularly interest the younger members of your family.
Lusaka also has the Political Museum, and the Zintu Community Museum, which focuses on community life in Lusaka, and along similar lines is the Kabwata Cultural Village if you’re interested in finding out more about the culture of Zambia.
Lusaka Anglican Cathedral
Lusaka is quite a modern city so it’s not endowed with many historical or beautiful buildings, however if you’re interested in seeing a Lusaka landmark then head to the Anglican Cathedral. It’s a concrete building but has its own charm and appeal all the same, and is officially titled the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
Started as a private garden back in 1956 the Munda Wanga Environmental Park has grown to be one of the top attractions in Lusaka. The park incorporates several different attractions in one including a botanical garden, a wildlife sanctuary, and wildlife educational centre. If you’re visiting for the day you can enjoy lunch or a snack and drink in the park’s restaurant and bar.
Markets in Lusaka
Many visitors to Lusaka like to take advantage of the city’s several markets and shopping malls that make this the premier shopping city in Zambia. Soweto Market is one of the best, comprising two market areas that include a modern day market and behind this a larger market that sells everything under the sun. Kamwala Market is another major shopping area, while Arcades Shopping Mall and Manda Hill Shopping Mall are the two largest malls in the country.
Flights to Lusaka
The Lusaka International Airport (airport code: LUN) is where flights to Lusaka land, and is the main travel hub for Zambia, though there are other sizable airports in the country too. Lusaka's airport is 15 miles (25km) outside the city, with taxi and shared minibus service. Travellers booking flights to Lusaka can take a 1-stop route, or a longer 2-stop route depending on their airline. KLM makes 2 connections in Amsterdam and Nairobi. Ethiopian Airlines connects in Addis Ababa, and a flight to Lusaka with South African Airways makes its transfer in Johannesburg instead.Lusaka Tourist Attractions
While you probably wouldn’t come to Lusaka for a 2 week holiday the city has plenty of attractions to warrant staying here for a few days at least before you head out to see some of the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Zambia. There are museums, shopping malls, markets, gardens and more to visit in Lusaka.Museums in Lusaka
Lusaka is home to the Lusaka National Museum, one of Zambia’s national museums, and it covers the history and culture of Zambia. Visitors to this museum will see works of art that detail the way of life of Zambian people, while another gallery depicts the story of Zambia. If you’re visiting with children there’s also a children’s corner with exhibits that will particularly interest the younger members of your family.
Lusaka also has the Political Museum, and the Zintu Community Museum, which focuses on community life in Lusaka, and along similar lines is the Kabwata Cultural Village if you’re interested in finding out more about the culture of Zambia.
Lusaka Anglican Cathedral
Lusaka is quite a modern city so it’s not endowed with many historical or beautiful buildings, however if you’re interested in seeing a Lusaka landmark then head to the Anglican Cathedral. It’s a concrete building but has its own charm and appeal all the same, and is officially titled the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
Started as a private garden back in 1956 the Munda Wanga Environmental Park has grown to be one of the top attractions in Lusaka. The park incorporates several different attractions in one including a botanical garden, a wildlife sanctuary, and wildlife educational centre. If you’re visiting for the day you can enjoy lunch or a snack and drink in the park’s restaurant and bar.
Markets in Lusaka
Many visitors to Lusaka like to take advantage of the city’s several markets and shopping malls that make this the premier shopping city in Zambia. Soweto Market is one of the best, comprising two market areas that include a modern day market and behind this a larger market that sells everything under the sun. Kamwala Market is another major shopping area, while Arcades Shopping Mall and Manda Hill Shopping Mall are the two largest malls in the country.