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Visit the Nkana Mine, also Tinker's Claims
JohnBerry Says: If possible, visit the smelter and go underground: failing that, visit Mindola Pit where, if there are still good rock exposures you can dig out small geodes of pseudomalachite. Watch them pour slag at night.Visit the geologically much older, and pretty, copper occurrences...
Visit the Nkana Mine, also Tinker's Claims
JohnBerry Says: If possible, visit the smelter and go underground: failing that, visit Mindola Pit where, if there are still good rock exposures you can dig out small geodes of pseudomalachite. Watch them pour slag at night.Visit the geologically much older, and pretty, copper occurrences...
Copperfield (I think): Kitwe's little gem
Kalulu Says: I live in Kitwe so I've never actually stayed any where else but home. But I felt compelled to mention this place because it does a great afternoon cream tea. Lovely big house with huge garden where you can enjoy your afternoon cream tea.
PeterVancouver Says: Clearly built in the colonial days this hotel is now looking somewhat shabby but really there are no five star hotels in the area so there is little choice. My main reason for visting the Edinburgh was to find a bar as the heat and dust from the airport was fairly heavy...
Best Steakhouse: Seven Years Ago
exkitwe Says: Just wanted to say that l used to have the restaurant at the squash club seven years ago. IThe restaurant was called Rack-A-Teers. Renowned for the best steaks in town and quality, quanity and value for money. I trained the staff very well and had developed a good choice of...
chansmeg Says: This is an inexpensive restaurant with really great food. The butter chicken is a must have! Add some Jira rice and buttered Naan and you will think you have died and gone to heaven
Mukwa: Persian Steak is to die for
chansmeg Says: This is a fantasic restaurant, no matter what you get on the menu you will be thrilled! It has a guest house attached to it and is very beautiful. The Persian Steak if fantastic
Kalulu Says: I always hear good reports about this place. Its called the Squash Club because it used to be the canteen to the actual squash club (so I'm told). Indoor and outdoor seating...great for the hot evenings. Mainly steaks, salads and pasta. Good quality food for a decent price....
Arabian Nights: Spicy and Great
Kalulu Says: When I was at high school, this was my favourite restaurant. If you love Indian food, then you'll love this place. The dishes are aromatic and absolutely delicious. The portions are generous but not too much so that you can enjoy a 3-course meal. The decor is authentic and...
Kalulu Says: DO NOT use any public transport in Kitwe unless you are suicidal! Honestly, the vehicles are not roadworthy and the drivers are not the most safety conscious. Its best to hire a car or drive around with family or friends.
Kalulu Says: Please use your common sense whenever you travel anywhere in Zambia. Lock your car, house, etc. Don't leave anything obvious to temptation for thieves and pickpockets and keep any eye on your valuables.
Kalulu Says: To be honest, if you're a tourist wanting to experience Africa. Kitwe doesn't have much to offer. There's lots to see and do in the areas around Kitwe but not a lot actually in Kitwe.
Plan a Kitwe vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Kitwe locals
My home town - Much I have to say about this town is not great. I'll be honest. People don't come on holiday to Kitwe when they visit Zambia and there's a reason for it....there ain't much to do. The main reason...
7 members live in Kitwe
Q: Hi All, Born in Kitwe and left for South Africa as a baby. I'm visiting my parents in Durban South Africa from Australia...
A: As far as I know all Zambian air lines are prohoibited to enter Europe, so maybe you should think twice, before flying between the two towns.
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Much I have to say about this town is not great. I'll be honest. People don't come on holiday to Kitwe when they visit Zambia and there's a reason for it....there ain't much to do. The main reason...
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Sixty four kilometres west of Ndola is Kitwe, the hub of the Copperbelt and the principle industrial and commercial centre of the area. The city owes its existence to the copper mining industry but a...
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Although I left many years ago two important tips I can pass on to potential travellers. When it rains in Zambia it really rains expect a flood! Dirt roads become impassable etc but within a day the...
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