Lusaka Travel Guide

 
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  •   Lusaka
    by Greatwalk0
  •   Lusaka
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  • Lusaka skyline, Zambia
      Lusaka skyline, Zambia
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  • Yyyyyyo. Rambo. (look at the pink bags)
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      Cairo road at the center
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Pro

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 People are friendly 


Con

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 They are dirt poor 


In a nutshell

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 If you pass on seeing it, you might not miss too much. 

 

Explore Lusaka

Things to Do  

Kalimba reptile park-crocodile farm

Kalimba reptile park-crocodile farm, Lusaka

 freud Says:  If you want to have a close look at big crocodiles, snakes and tortoises this is the place to visit. You can buy crocodile products, fish in ponds and have a swim in their pool (croc-free). Nice place for families.Open 9.00 – 18.00 hrs every dayEntry fees: Adults K20,000 ... 

The heart of the city

The heart of the city, Lusaka

 tpk2 Says:  Lusaka City Market lies in the center of the city, west from Cairo Road. It is a huge, one roof market place, housing over 4000 market stalls selling and producing various kinds of products and services: clothes, CDs, DVDs, food.. The market is a place worth visiting, even... 

Hotels  

Kanyemba Lodge

 25 Opinions

Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka

 3 Reviews and 95 Opinions  The fact that Lusaka had a Holiday Inn came as a surprise to me. I was so surprised that, though I... 

Restaurants  

Chang: Thai in Lusaka!

Chang: Thai in Lusaka!, Lusaka

 napparawy Says:  In Arcades area, you need to walk a bit behind Rhapsody's to find Chang, it has a nice seat outdoors. The food is tasty and not expensive. You must try stir fried duck with basil and pork/beef with cashwe nuts. You must try stir fried duck with basil and pork/beef with... 

Mint Lounge: Best Cafe in Lusaka

Mint Lounge: Best Cafe in Lusaka, Lusaka

 napparawy Says:  For me that's the best place to have breakfast, brunch, cafe, or dessert in Lusaka. Indoor and outdoor sitting, outdoor sitting is just lovely.Not expensive. The place is always full of expatriats. I like the burgers there! Burgers 

Portico: Outdoor Italian

Portico: Outdoor Italian, Lusaka

 Greatwalk0 Says:  Portico is probably one of Lusaka's best restaurants. Situated near the Lusaka Polo Grounds, Portico has beautiful decor and great outdoor seating. When one enters the restaurant it almost (ALMOST) feels a bit New York chic. Pretty impressive for Lusaka! We were... 

Dong Fang: So-So Chinese

Dong Fang: So-So Chinese, Lusaka

 Greatwalk0 Says:  What can you really expect from a Chinese restaurant in Lusaka, Zambia? My expectations for Dong Fang were pretty low and they were only slightly exceeded.Located in a mansion style home in the Longacres community, Dong Fang has seating for about 100 in one large dining... 

Pizza Inn: Pizza Inn, the Bonjour centre

Pizza Inn: Pizza Inn, the Bonjour centre, Lusaka

 georeiser Says:  There are some restaurants in Northmead, off Great East Road. Pizza Inn in the Bonjour centre is just a fastfood Pizza eathouse. A small pizza costs 35,000 Kwacha (7 USD). A can of coke costs 6000 Kwacha. Pizza. 

Nightlife  

Arcades Shopping Mall: Arcades Shopping Mall

Arcades Shopping Mall: Arcades Shopping Mall, Lusaka

 georeiser Says:  Arcades Shopping Mall contains two places where you can party, Times Café and Rhapsody. Both places has a high-end and classy clientele with nice waitresses. But this is not a typical place for ordinary local people. 

Johnny's: Great dance bar

Johnny's: Great dance bar, Lusaka

 mpanizza Says:  Johnny's is one of my favorites. It's got a great dance floor built over the indoor pool (I know... very strange). The bar is run by some friendly Chinese and is pretty inexpensive. It's well known in the expat community and attracts a fun crowd - especially the... 

Transportation  

Contacts for TAXI drivers in Lusaka

Contacts for TAXI drivers in Lusaka, Lusaka

 MarioPortugal Says:  :While in Lusaka my preferred Taxi drivers were Mr Martin (Telf: 0966.433.455) and Mr Sikombe (Telf: 0977.152.337).I was in Lusaka for one week only and did several taxi rides with them. They seemed both experience drivers, very professional as well and I ended up very happy... 

Lusaka city buses

Lusaka city buses, Lusaka

 freud Says:  If you travel on a tight budget you might want to use public transports to get around in Lusaka. Small toyota hiace buses takes up to 18 passengers and the bigger nissan buses takes around 35. It costs maybe ~1500 -3500 Kwacha (1/3-3/4 $) depending on the distance you want... 

Bus from Zambia to Malawi

Bus from Zambia to Malawi, Lusaka

 georeiser Says:  The direct bus from Lusaka to Lilongwe goes when it's full, maybe between 10 AM and 1 PM. The trip takes 13-14 hours. The price to Lilongwe is 150,000 Kwacha (30 USD). If you like to go to Chipata, buses leave Lusaka from early morning through to late afternoon (10-12 hours... 

Shopping  

ATM:s in Lusaka

ATM:s in Lusaka, Lusaka

 freud Says:  If you need cash, here is a map of most atm:s in Lusaka, copy and past the entire address below:http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104901505365058672379.0004733690d93d4b0dc25&ll=-15.409334,28.348503&spn=0.120477,0.220757&t=h&z=12Note: Some outdoor ATM:s,... 

City Market: Anything you need..

City Market: Anything you need.., Lusaka

 tpk2 Says:  Lusaka City Market lies in the center of the city, west from Cairo Road. It is a huge, one roof market place, housing over 4000 market stalls selling and producing various kinds of products and services: clothes, CDs, DVDs, food.. 

Warnings and Dangers  

Electric plugs

Electric plugs, Lusaka

 freud Says:  Zambia uses British-standard electric power connections. Euro-standard plugs are often crammed into the British sockets without a converter since they "almost fit". The result is poor connection and damage to the socket. When low quality British plugs are put in the sockets... 

Lusaka bus station and fights

Lusaka bus station and fights, Lusaka

 georeiser Says:  It's a tough business to attract customers to travel on their bus when several other buses are going to the same destination. You are inundated by people shouting the praise of their bus company. Some companies engage unemployed men to track down and get hold of tourists to... 

Tourist Traps  

No buses in Zambia departs if they are not full

No buses in Zambia departs if they are not full, Lusaka

 georeiser Says:  I came to Lusaka bus station in the morning, and a local man rushed towards me when I walked out of the taxi. He said are you going to Livingstone, Chipata, Lilongwe? I said yes, Lilongwe. He said come on, follow me, the bus is leaving very soon. And we walked past several... 

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn, Lusaka

 Ardglass Says:  Although I didn't stay in the Holiday Inn it was around the corner from the Taj Pomodzi where I was based. The Holiday Inn appears to be a fine hotel, however, just watch the cost of drink. A 500ml can of Guiness is around $8. 

What to Pack  

Bring a watch!

Bring a watch!, Lusaka

 Kid-A Says:   If you're like me, you tell time not by a wrist watch or the position of the sun, but by my mobile phone. Well I couldn't get a mobile phone signal in either Zambia or Botswana, so leaving my phone on caused the battery to die much quicker (usually my mobile phone battery... 

Favorites  

In the streets of Lusaka

In the streets of Lusaka, Lusaka

 georeiser Says:   With a population of 3,5 mill. people, Lusaka is considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. It's a city with both gravel roads and bitumen roads, dilapidated houses with flat corrugated roof and modern concrete buildings. The pavements are in use for... 

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Map of Lusaka