Zambia Places: 35 Best Places to Visit in Zambia. Zambia is located in southern Africa and is landlocked. It is home to some of Africa’s most rugged terrain and rich wildlife. The country has many national parks and wildlife reserves. Zambia shares a land border with Zimbabwe. On the border between the two countries is one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Victoria Falls.
The falls – locally known as Mosi-o-tuna, which means ‘Smoke that Thunders’ – fall at an altitude of 108m into a narrow gorge, the Batoka Gorge, on the banks of the River Zambezi. Below the falls is the Victoria Falls Bridge.
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1. Livingstone, Zambia
Livingstone is a city located in the southwest of the country, a few kilometers from the mouth of the River Zambezi and the Zimbabwe-Zambia border. It is one of the main tourist attractions in the vicinity of Victoria Falls, which is part of the Mosi-OA-Tunya National Park.
Livingstone is home to the Livingstone Museum, which covers the history and archaeology of the area, as well as the life of Scottish explorer David Livingstone, the namesake of the town. – Zambia Places
2. Itezhi Tezhi Dam
On the west-central side of the country, in what is known as the “Kafue Flats” wetlands, the dam was constructed in 1974 and 1977. The dam was built on a stretch of hills where the river had drained a narrow valley and created a broad expanse known as the “Fakue Flats”. To the east of the dam lies the town of “Itezhi”. The dam’s height is 62m, its crest length is 1,800m and it forms a reservoir that floods a section of “Kafue National Park” of 390 sq km.
The dam’s primary purpose is to provide water storage for the “Fafue Gorge Upper” Power Station, which is more than 260 kilometers downstream from the dam. However, power generation requires a constant flow of water, which can be achieved only by having a large enough reservoir to store the “seasonal flood” for use in the dry season. The “Kafue” River, like many rivers in South-Central Africa, has very high seasonal variations. This means that the flow slows down to about one-twentieth of the. – Zambia Places
3. Nyika Plateau National Park
Nyika National Park is located in the northern part of the country, close to the border with Zambia. The park is situated on the high Nyika plateau, which is made up of grassland and forested valleys. Mountain bike paths and footpaths offer stunning views of wildlife, including elephant, zebra, antelope, and bushbuck, as well as leopard.
The park is home to a variety of birds, including rare species such as the wattled crane and the red-winged francolin. Wildflowers are abundant in the park, with seasonal orchids dotting the landscape. – Zambia Places
4. Mongu
Mongu is the capital and largest city of Western Province, Zambia. It was formerly the capital of the former province and historical state, Barotseland, and has a population of 179,585. Mongu is also the seat of the newly established Mongu District.
The town is home to the Litunga the king of the Lozi people. The city of Mongu is located on a small, blunt promontory on the eastern side of the 30 km wide Barotse Floodplain of the River running north-south, which floods directly into the town in the wet season.
The town is 15 km from the main channel of the river and its small harbor, which in the dry season is connected by a 35 km canal and meandering channel. The entire area is flat and sandy with the dry land not exceeding 50 m above the floodplain. – Zambia Places
5. Chirundu
Chirundu is a town in Southern Province, located on the border with Zimbabwe. It is home to two road bridges over the Zambezi River, known as the ‘Chirundu Bridges’. The town is also known on the Zimbabwe side as Chirundu. Chirundu is located 21 km west of the ‘Petrified Forest’, which is a protected area of fossil trees.
The fossil forest is located near the ‘Kariba turn-off’ in Chirundu and is listed as a ‘National Monument of Zambia’.In the early 1980s, Chirundu was home to the cult leader and spiritual healer, Emmanuel Sadiki, who lived there from 1988 to 1989. – Zambia Places
6. The Copperbelt
The Copperbelt is a natural area in Central Africa, located on the border between northern and southern Zambia. It is mainly known for its copper mining activities.
The term Copperbelt is traditionally used to refer to the mining areas of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia and the provinces of the Haut Katanga and the Lualaba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. – Zambia Places
7. Samfya Beach
Samfya is a town in the Luapula province of Zambia. It is the capital of the Samfya District and is situated on the south-west shore of Lake Bangweulu. Samfya is situated on the longest of the well-defined shorelines of the lake. There are a few guesthouses in the town, as well as a few white sandy beaches for recreation.
Crocodiles can be found in the lake, although they are not native to the area. Besides local government offices, Samfya has branches of national agencies. The town is also a commercial and fishing center. It is also a hub for boat transport to islands and other parts of the lake.
in the hinterland, there are some farms and a few timber plantations, as well as the Ngumbo people’s Kwanga Festival held in October. One of the best inland beaches in central Africa is Samfya Beach. – Zambia Places
8. Nsumbu National Park
Nsumbu National Park, also known as Sumbu, is located on the western shores of the lake Tanganyika at the southern extremity of the lake in Zambia’s Northern Province. The park covers an area of approximately 2000 km², with about 80 km of the lake shore including 4 bays, Kasaba and Kala, and Nundu Head Peninsula. There are 2 active lodges in the park: Nkamba and on the north side of the park, Ndole. Kasaba Bay Lodge closed in 2006.
In Sumbu, game viewing is combined with lake sports fishing, and the landscape is spectacular. The lake shore features rocky cliffs, balancing rocks, and sandy beaches. The waters are pristine, with views of the mountains on the eastern shore. Swimming is not recommended due to the presence of crocodiles and hippopotamuses on the lake. Nkamba Bay Lodge, located in the national park, provides game drives, canoes, and sports fishing. Overnight trails are also available. Boating safaris are available. – Zambia Places
9. Solwezi
Solwezi is a city in the mineral-rich province of North-Western. It is also the provincial capital of North-Western Province and the administrative capital of the District of Solwezi, one of the 11 Districts in the province.
Solwezi is located along the Chingola-Solwezi-Mwinilenga Road. It is located approximately 177 km northeast of Chingola and 275 km southeast of Mwinilenga, in the north-west of the country. – Zambia Places
10. Kasanka National Park
Kasanka National Park is a national park located in Chitambo District, Central Province, Zambia. The park covers an area of approximately 390 km2 or 150 sq mi. Kasanka National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Zambia.
Kasanka was the first national park in Zambia to be managed through a public-private partnership. Kasanka Trust Ltd, which is privately funded, has been operating since 1986 and manages the park in collaboration with the DNPW.
The park’s average elevation ranges from 1,160m to 1,290m above sea level. The park has several permanent shallow lakes and several water bodies, the largest of which is Wasa. The park is home to five perennial rivers, the largest being Luwombwa. – Zambia Places
11. Mosi Oa Tunya National Park
Mosi-OA-Tunya National Park is a World Heritage Site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization and is home to one of the largest rainforests in the world. The park is named after the Kololo language, which is spoken in parts of Zambia and parts of Zimbabwe. The park is located on the banks of the River Zambezi on the Zambian side of the border with Zimbabwe. It is twinned to the Victoria Falls national park on the Zimbabwe side of the river.
The national park covers an area of 66 km 2. It is situated in an arc along the northwest side of the Songwe Gorge, about 20 km from the town of Livingstone. There are two main parts to the park: the wildlife park at the northwest end and the land immediately adjacent to the falls themselves.
In the rainy season, the falls form the world’s biggest curtain of falling water. The falls extend downstream from the Songwe Gorge and extend southeast to the Batoka gorges. – Zambia Places
12. Siavonga
The town of Siavonga, located in Southern Province, Zambia, is situated on the north side of the Lake Kariba shoreline. It is one of Zambia’s main tourism centers for Lake Kariba, offering accommodation, boat and fishing tours. The people who live in Siavonga are known as the Tonga. They are Bantu bottles and have been living in the area for many years. They are the main tribe living on Lake Kariba’s shoreline.
Tonga people are an ethnic group of Bantu origin found in southern Zambia, neighboring northern Zimbabwe. They are related to Batoka, a tribe of Tokaleya origin found in the same region. – Zambia Places
13. Blue Lagoon National Park
Blue Lagoon National Park is located in Zambia’s Central Province and covers an area of approximately 500 km². It is very accessible and is 100 km west of Lusaka and 120 km from Lusaka by road. The park is located on the banks of the main river, the Kafue River, about 10 km from the southern boundary of the national park.
There are herds of Kafue lechwe in flooded areas, sitatunga, zebra, reedbuck, and buffalo grazing in drier parts of the park. A large number of avian species can be found in the park, particularly aquatic birds.
Lochinvar National Park is situated in the southern part of the Kafue flats, but there are no direct roads between the two parks, except through Lusaka. – Zambia Places
14. Lake Kashiba
Lake Kashiba is located southwest of Luanshya, Zambia, near Mpongwe, and St Anthony’s Mission. Lake Kashiba is one of the many small, very deep lakes in the Ndola district known as “the sunken lakes”. The lakes are located in limestone and were formed by the action of the water on the rock dissolving it and creating caves which eventually collapsed and left deep holes full of water.
The name “Kashiba” literally means “small lake”. Lake Kashiba measures 3.5 hectares or 8.6 acres in area. The depth of the lake is unknown as no one has found the bottom. The level of the lake is approximately 10 meters below the forest. The fish are easily visible through the clear blue waters, mostly bream with some carp. – Zambia Places
15. Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake and reservoir in terms of volume. It is located on the border between the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Zimbabwe, about 1,300 kilometers north of the Indian Ocean. Lake Kariba was created in 1958 and filled in 1963 by the construction of a dam at the northeastern end of the lake, which flooded the Kariba gorge on the River Zambezi.
Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, was built for the dam’s construction workers, while several other settlements, including Binga village and “Mlibizi” in Zimbabwe, as well as “Siavonga” and “Sinazongwe” in Zambia, have been built to accommodate people displaced by rising waters. – Zambia Places
16. Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park covers a large area in western Zambia. The park is renowned for its wildlife and the mighty Kafue River, which flows through the park from north to south. The fertile Busanga Plains in the north are home to lions and zebras, as well as a rich variety of birds and the Busanga swamps sycamore-fig tree. In the southern part of the park, elephants and antelope roam the plains of Nanzhila, and hippos frolic in the waters of the lake Itezhi -Tezhi. – Zambia Places
17. Shiwa Ngandu Manor House
Lake Ishiba Ng’andu is a small lake in the Shiwang’andu District of the Muchinga province of Zambia. The area was formerly part of the Northern province of Rhodesia. The house is also called Shiwa House. The name ‘Shiwa’ means ‘Lake of the King’s Crocodile’ in Bemba. The house is about 12 kilometers west of the Great North Road, which runs from Mpika to Chinsali, and is about 7 and a half miles from Mpika.
The house is an English-style country house and country estate. It was built by an English aristocrat, known as ‘Sir Stewart’ or ‘Gray-Browne’, in the late 19th century.
After working on the ‘Anglo-Belgium Boundary Commission determining the demarcation of Rhodesia’s border with the DRC, ‘Gray’ fell in love and dedicated his life to the country. – Zambia Places
18. Lower Zambezi National Park
Lower Zambezi National Park is located in southern Zambia, on the border with Zambia. In the southern part of the country, the river valley of the Zambezi River is home to a variety of wildlife, such as buffalo, fish eagle, and elephant herds.
The river is crossed by canoes, which are used by hippos and crocodiles. In the eastern part of the park, the river flows past the red cliffs of the Mupata Gorge, where the waters are teeming with fish. In the north, the steep and rugged Zambezi escarpment. – Zambia Places
19. South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park is located in the Luangwa river valley in eastern Zambia. The park is renowned for its abundance of wildlife. The river within the Mfuwe gate entrance is often teeming with hippos.
The woodland savannah is teeming with hundreds of species of birds. Walking trails from the park’s lodges lead through baobab trees and past herds of elephants and the rare Thornicroft’s giraffes. Spotlights are used to find the leopard population at night. – Zambia Places
20. Sioma Ngwezi National Park
The park covers an area of 5,000 sq km and is located in the south-west corner of the country. It is an undeveloped national park with few roads and is off the traditional tourist routes. However, this could change shortly.
Like many other national parks in the country, the park is unfenced, allowing the animals to roam freely. The park is surrounded by several buffer zones where hunting is regulated.
These buffer zones are known as Game Management Areas. The largest of these is the 35,000 sq km Game Management Area located in the western part of the country, adjacent to the national park. – Zambia Places
21. Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a waterfall located on the banks of the River Zambezi in southern Africa. It is on the border between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, measuring 1,708 meters.
There is a long tradition of African knowledge about Victoria Falls, as evidenced by archaeological sites and oral history. Some European geographers may have been aware of the falls before the 19th century. In 1855, a Scottish missionary, known as David Livingstone, named the falls after Queen Victoria. Since the mid-20th century, Victoria Falls has become increasingly important as a tourist destination.
Both Zambia and Zimbabwe have national parks and tourist infrastructure at the location. In the late 2010s, research showed that the nature of the falls is likely to change due to precipitation variability caused by climate change. – Zambia Places
22. Luanshya
Luanshya is a town located in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province, close to the city of Ndola, with a population of approximately 117,579 at the time of the 2008 census. Luanshya is located in an area that was formerly under the control of Chief Mushili of the ZANU-PF.
The town of Luanshya was established in the early 20th century by prospector/explorer William Collier. Collier discovered a copper deposit by shooting and killing a Roan antelope on the bank of the River Luanshya.
The Roan antelope died with its head on a rock, where an open vein of copper ore could be seen. Collier’s mining company, which eventually became known as “Roan antelope copper mines Ltd”, was named after the antelope. – Zambia Places
23. Kitwe
Kitwe is the 3rd largest urban area in terms of infrastructure and the second-largest in terms of land area and population. With a total population of 517 543 inhabitants, it is one of the leading commercial and industrial centers in the country, second only to Ndola, and third only to Lusaka. – Zambia Places
24. Chingola
Chingola is a city located in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, the country’s copper-producing region. It is one of the largest cities in the Copperbelt region, with a 2010 census population of 216,636. Chingola is home to the world’s 2nd largest open cast mine and is one of the best-planned and most beautiful towns in Zambia.
Founded in 1943, Chingola was one of the first Copperbelt towns to be established. It was built to serve the newly opened copper mine at Nchanga.In the 1960s, two open pit operations were developed at Chingola: Chingola OPP and Nchanga OPP. Nchanga OPP is currently the second-largest OPP in the world. – Zambia Places
25. Chipata
Chipata is a city in the Eastern Province of the Republic of Zambia and the administrative center of Chipata District. On 24 February 2017, President Edgar Lungu declared Chipata the 5th city in the country, after the four-county regions of Lusaka Ndola Kitwe and Livingstone. Chipata has experienced rapid economic and infrastructure development over the years, leading to its current status as a city.
Chipata is situated along the Great East Road and is approximately 570 km east of the capital of Zambia, Lusaka, and 150 km west of the capital of the Republic of Malawi, Lilongwe. Chipata is located at 13°38’43.0’S and 32°38’47.0’E, with an average elevation of 1,181 meters above sea level. – Zambia Places
26. Kasama
Kasama is a city and the provincial capital of Northern Province, ZANU-W. It is the seat of the Kasama District and the province’s capital. The city of Kasama is located in the central-south African plateau, about 856 km northeast of the capital of Zambia, Lusaka which is the largest city in the country.
The town of Kasama is situated along the old Great North Road which connects Mpika, to the south, and Mbala, to the north, at the extremity of Lake Tanganyika. – Zambia Places
27. Lusaka
Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka, is located in the heart of the country. At the center of Lusaka lies the sprawling city market, where clothing, produce, and other goods are sold. The National Museum showcases archaeological artifacts and contemporary art.
Not far from the market is the Freedom Statue, a symbol of Zambia’s fight for independence. To the south of Lusaka is Munda Wanga Environment Park, a wildlife sanctuary, and a botanical garden. Not far away is the Lilayi elephant nursery, where orphaned elephants are kept. – Zambia Places
28. Ndola
Ndola, the capital of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, is home to the Copperbelt Museum, which tells the story of the Copperbelt’s copper mines. Not far from Ndola is Mupapa, home to the world-famous Pod Mahogany tree, a giant pod tree that was home to a slave market during the 19th. – Zambia Places
29. Kabwe
Zambia’s capital and largest city, Kabwe, is located in the central province of the country. It is also the capital of Kabwe District and is home to the country’s largest university, the University of Zambia. At the 2010 census, the population of the city was estimated at 202.914. The city was formerly known as Broken Hill, until 1966, when it was established as the capital of ZANU-PF’s Central Province. In 1902, lead and zinc were discovered in the area. Kabwe was one of the founding cities of the country, as it was a major political center during colonial rule.
Today, Kabwe is a major transportation, agricultural, and university center in the country, as well as the headquarters of Zambia’s Railways and Prison Services. The mining industry has played an important role in economic development in the region.
However, due to the high level of lead contamination and its effects on children’s health in the city, the town was identified as a “possible sacrifice zone” for the industry in March 2022, according to a report by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment. – Zambia Places
30. Mufulira
Mufulira is a town located in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The name translates to “Place of abundance and peace”.Mufulira was founded in the 1930s around a Copper Mine. It is also the provincial capital of the area. The town is about 19 kilometers southwest of Mokambo town at the DRC’s international border with Zambia.
A tarmac highway links Mufulira with Kitwe, which is about 43 kilometers southeast of the town. The commercial and transport capital of Zambia – Ndola – is about 105 kilometers by road southeast of the town, at a distance of 70 kilometers. – Zambia Places
31. Bundu Adventures
Bundu Adventures is the leading adventure company in Livingston, Zambia. We have provided thrilling and safe adventure experiences in Victoria Falls for nearly two decades.
At Bundu Aventures, safety is always our top priority. Zambia is home to the world’s best rafting river, the Zambezi. We offer half-day, day, and multi-day excursions to Lake Kariba. – Zambia Places
32. Devil’s Pool
Devil’s Pool is the ultimate infinity pool. It’s a rocky walk and a swim in the mighty Zambezi River before slipping into the adrenaline-filled swimming hole that’s right on the edge of the great Victoria Falls. For thousands of years, countless rock pools have formed around the Falls, and one of the most spectacular is right on the edge! With a steep precipice, you can get up close and personal with the sheer drop from the Falls’ side.
If you’re brave enough to jump into the pool, you’re in for a treat! The force of the river will push you to the edge of the pool, and the rock lip will stop you in your tracks as the raging waters rush over the nearby cliffs.
You’ll feel the power of the river flowing past you as it crashes over the cliffs! This activity is only available at certain times of year and you’ll need to book with a guide. – Zambia Places
33. Mukuni Big Five Safaris
The Mukuni Big 5 safari park is conveniently located outside of Victoria Falls and is a private nature park. Most game parks ask you to stay away from Africa’s big cats, but this private park offers an intimate walk with the hand-reared lion and cheetah. So, if you want to get up close and personal with the big cats and take photos of them, then this is the place for you.
On our walking tour with lions and cheetahs, you can also get close to elephants and zebras. So, you can be sure that you will have an amazing experience. Take part in this intimate walk with the king of the jungle. Walking Tour with Lions and Cheetahs is completely safe and provided by an experienced guide. – Zambia Places
34. Safpar Rafting
With over 30 years of experience rafting the mighty Zambezi, Safpar’s passion, experience, and culture are second to none. We are 100% guide certified with the International Rafting Federation and all of our guides are trained professionals. All of our guides have advanced first-aid certificates as well.
Safpar offers the chance to raft the whole river on all of our day trips as well as epic nights and multi-day rafting trips. We say no to expensive memories. Safpar is the first company on the Zambezi to offer a free photo and video package for your day on the river.
The Batoka Gorge offers one of the finest one-day trips on the planet. With 25 white water rapids and stunning scenery deep within its sheer black cliffs, the adrenaline junkie is in for a wild roller coaster adventure of a lifetime. We are world-class experts who do things differently from the “run of the mill”. Join us and see why. – Zambia Places
35. Zambezi Eco Adventures
We believe that the tourism industry has a responsibility to the environment – the landscapes, the wildlife, and the communities that support it – and we advocate for ethical tourism principles as a way to achieve grass-roots results.
ZAMBEZERO ECO-Tours is a new online platform dedicated to promoting ethical tourism practices. We aim to promote ethical tourism practices from the operator providing the tourism service to you – the tourist – and it all begins with your Zambia Placesr booking with us. – Zambia Places
