Places to visit in Zambia are plentiful and very diverse. Zambia has many sites and historical landmarks, from the Victoria Falls to the Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial; from the Mwela rock paintings to the Lundazi castle hotel (formerly Rumpelstiltskin).

The best visiting months for Zambia are around May to July, if you want to see all the magnificent wonders. Zambia’s rainy season starts around November and ends in April. The weather is usually dry between May and October, with October being the driest and hottest month.

Visiting Zambia between May and July has many advantages.

Best visiting months for Zambia
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Ethnic connections can be found everywhere in the country. Zambia has many sites connected to its’ cultural and historical heritage, as well as traditional activities. Zambia has 73 officially recognised ethnic groups and more than 75 traditional ceremonies, from February to December. Read more…

Natural environment places to visit in Zambia

Natural environments in Zambia offer amazing flora & fauna, magnificent waterfalls, spectacular rivers and lakes. It also has a moderate climate. Read more…

Recreational things to do in Zambia

Recreational and pleasure places to visit in Zambia are diverse, exciting and spread throughout the country. There are many things to do in Zambia or you can just watch. Read more…

Health and culinary places to visit in Zambia

Health and culinary tourism to Zambia is still very small as the government is still in the process of developing and strengthening the countries health services. On the other hand, the wellness industry has been developing at a faster pace and includes; Local restaurants serving organic foods, Gymnasiums and health Spas and Various health promotion events including marathons and public aerobics classes. Zambia offers both locals and tourists alike an authentic taste of Zambian cuisine. Read more…

Parks and reserves

Parks and reserves, in Zambia, include 20 national parks and 34 game management areas in the country. National parks are were most wild animals are located. Zambia has three of the best National parks in Africa. Kafue, Lower Zambezi and Luangwa national parks have some of the best wildlife experiences anywhere, including the densest populations of leopards and hippo in the world. Read more…

The Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) is responsible for revamping the country’s wildlife sector.

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Places to visit in Zambia, Central province, include the Kundalila falls, David Livingstone memorial, Kabwe Big tree and Bell point (Lunsemfwa wonder gorge). The central province has an area of 94,394 km (58,654 mi). It shared Kafue National Park with the Southern and North-Western Provinces. The following are either partially or wholly located in the province:

  1. Bangweulu Wetlands,
  2. Blue Lagoon National Park,
  3. Kasanka National Park,
  4. Lukanga Swamp,
  5. Lukusashi river valley,
  6. Lunsemfwa river valley, and
  7. South Luangwa National Park.

The Kundalila waterfall, in Serenje district, is a declared national heritage site.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. these include:

  1. The Ikubi Lya Loongo ceremony, celebrated in Mumbwa district by the Sala, in July
  2. The Ichibwela Mushi ceremony, celebrated in Mkushi district by the Bisa/Swaka/Lala, in September
  3. The Musaka Jikubi ceremony, celebrated in Mumbwa district by the Kaonde, in September
  4. The Kulamba Kubwalo ceremony, celebrated in Chibombo district by the Lenje, in October
  5. The Ikubi Lya Malumbe-Munyama ceremony, celebrated in Mumbwa district by the Kaonde Ila, in October.

Places to visit in Zambia, Eastern province, include the Mkoma rock shelter, Lundazi castle hotel, Salt pan archaeological site, local markets and Tembwe of Mwase. The following are either partially or wholly located in the province:

  1. South Luangwa National Park
  2. Luambe National Park and
  3. Lukusuzi National Park.

Although the South Luangwa National Park is mostly in Muchinga and Central provinces, it is accessed through Eastern province.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. these include:

  1. The Nc’wala ceremony, celebrated in Chipata District by the Ngoni, in February
  2. The Kulamba ceremony, celebrated in Katete District by the Chewa, in August
  3. The Kulonga ceremony, celebrated in Lundazi District by the Tumbuka, in August
  4. The Malaila ceremony, celebrated in Mambwe District by the Kunda, in October
  5. The Zengani ceremony, celebrated in Lundazi District by the Tumbuka, in October
  6. The Tuwimba ceremony, celebrated in Petauke District by Nsenga, in October.

Kulamba ceremony is the largest traditional ceremony in Zambia.

Places to visit in Zambia, Lusaka province, include the Presidential park memorial site, Alymer may cemetery, Chilenje house, Chirundu fossil forest (from Jurassic Period) and Lusaka national park. Read more…

In Lusaka province, you find the Lower Zambezi National Park, parts of the Lunsemfwa River valley and the lower Luangwa Valley in the north-east and part of the Kafue Flats.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Nkhombalyanga ceremony, celebrated in Chongwe District by the Soli, in July
  2. The Dantho ceremony, celebrated in Luangwa District by the Chikunda, in September
  3. The Chakwela Makumbi ceremony, celebrated in Chongwe District the Soli, in September
  4. The Mbambara ceremony, celebrated in Luangwa District by the Nsenga Luzi, in November
  5. The Chibwela Kumushi ceremony, celebrated in Luangwa District by the Soli, in November
  6. The Kailala ceremony, celebrated in Kafue District by the Goba, in November
  7. The Chibwela Kumushi ceremony, celebrated in Luangwa District by the Soli, in November.

Places to visit in Zambia, Muchinga province, include the Lubwa mission (Kenneth Kaunda birthplace), Zwangendaba’s grave, Chipoma waterfalls, Nachikufu cave and Namundela falls. The following are either partially or wholly located in the province:

  1. Lavushi Manda National Park
  2. North Luangwa National Park
  3. South Luangwa National Park

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Chinamanongo ceremony, celebrated in Mpika District by the Bisa, in September
  2. The Vikankanimba ceremony, celebrated in Isoka District by the Tumbuka, in September
  3. The Insonge ceremony, celebrated in Chinsali District by the Bisa, in September
  4. The Chambo Chalutanga ceremony, celebrated in Isoka District by the Mfungwe, in September
  5. The Mulasa ceremony, celebrated in Nakonde District by the Namwanga, in September
  6. The Bisa Malaila ceremony, celebrated in Mpika District by the Bisa, in September
  7. The Kwenje ceremony, celebrated in Chama District by the Tumbuka, in October
  8. The Namulinda ceremony, celebrated in Isoka District by the Nyika, in October
  9. The Ngóndo ceremony, celebrated in Isoka District by the Namwanga, in November

Places to visit in Zambia, Northern province, include the Kalambo waterfalls and archaeological site (12th highest free-falling waterfall in the world; 2nd in Africa), Lake Chila (Where the German army threw their ordinances to mark an end to WWI, Lumangwe/ Kabwelume/ Chimpempe waterfall complex and Chishimba waterfalls (second most visited waterfalls in Zambia, after Victoria falls). The following are either partially or wholly located in the province:

  1. Nsumbu National Park
  2. Lake Mweru-wa-Ntipa National Park
  3. Lake Tanganyika
  4. Nyika National Park
  5. Bangweulu Wetlands
  6. Isangano National Park
  7. Lavushi Manda National Park
  8. Muchinga escarpment and Luangwa Valley

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Mutomolo ceremony, celebrated in Mbala District by the Mambwe/Lungu, in June
  2. Ukusefya Pa Ngwena ceremony, celebrated in Mungwi District by the Bemba, in August
  3. Mukula Pembe ceremony, celebrated in Luwingu District by the Bemba, in August
  4. Chisaka Chalubombo ceremony, celebrated in Chilubi Island District by the Bisa, in September
  5. Walamo ceremony, celebrated in Mpulungu District by the Lungu, in September

Places to visit in Zambia, Luapula province, include the Lumangwe/ Kabwelume/ Chimpempe waterfalls complex (bordering Northern province), Samfya beach, Mombututa falls, Samfya (kasamba stream) grinding grooves and Munwa stream rock engravings. Read more…

In Luapula province, you find the Lusenga Plain National Park and Bangweulu Wetlands.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Umutomboko ceremony, celebrated in Mwansabombwe District by the Luba Lunda, in July
  2. The Builile ceremony, celebrated in Chienge District by the Bwile, in September
  3. The Kwanga ceremony, celebrated in Samfya District by the Ng’umbo, in October
  4. The Mabila ceremony, celebrated in Chienge District by the Shila, in October
  5. The Chishinga Malaila ceremony, celebrated in Kawambwa District by the Chishinga, in October
  6. The Chabuka ceremony, celebrated in Mansa District by the Ushi, in October

Places to visit in Zambia, Copperbelt province, include the Chichlele mofu tree, Lake kashiba, Ndola Slave tree, the Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial crash site and the Hippo pool.

In Central province, you find the Chembe Bird Sanctuary and the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage (mainly for rescued chimpanzees). Chimfunshi is one of the unique places to visit in Zambia.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Ukwilimuna ceremony, celebrated in Mpongwe District by the Lamba, in July
  2. The Chabalankata ceremony, celebrated in Masaiti District by the Lamba, in November
  3. The Nsengele ceremony, celebrated in Kununka Mpongwe District by the Lamba, in November

Places to visit in Zambia, North-Western province, include the Nyambwezu falls, Polish war memorial, Zambezi river source (known as the Independence monument by the local people), Mpongwe fortified village and Kifubwa rock shelter.

In North-Western province, you find the Busanga Swamps and plains in Kafue National Park, West Lunga National Park and Zambezi grasslands, all spectacular places to visit in Zambia.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Kufukwila ceremony, celebrated in Solwezi District by the Kaonde, in May
  2. The Insakwa yaba Kaonde ceremony, celebrated in Solwezi District by the Kaonde, in May
  3. The Nsomo ceremony, celebrated in Kasempa District by the Kaonde, in June
  4. The Ntongo ceremony, celebrated in Mufumbwe District by the Kaonde, in June
  5. The Ukupupa ceremony, celebrated in mushindamo District by the Lamba, in July
  6. The Chivweka ceremony, celebrated in Kabompo District by the Luchazi, in July
  7. The Kunyata Ntanda ceremony, celebrated in Solwezi District by the Kaonde, in July
  8. The Likumbi Lya Mize ceremony, celebrated in Zambezi District by the Luvale, in August
  9. The Lunda Lubanza ceremony, celebrated in Zambezi District by the Lunda, in August
  10. The Lubinda Ntongo ceremony, celebrated in Solwezi District by the Kaonde, in August
  11. The Chisemwa Cha Lunda ceremony, celebrated in Mwinilunga District by the Lunda, in September
  12. The Makundu ceremony, celebrated in Mufumbwe District by the Kaonde, in September
  13. The Mbunda Liyoyelo ceremony, celebrated in Kabompo District by the Mbunda, in September
  14. The Kuvuluka Kishakulu ceremony, celebrated in Solwezi District by the Kaonde, in September
  15. The Lukwakwa ceremony, celebrated in Kabompo District by the Mbunda, in October
  16. The Chidika Cha Mvula ceremony, celebrated in Mwinilunga District by the Lunda, in October
  17. The Lwendela ceremony, celebrated in Kasempa District by the Kaonde, in October.
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Places to visit in Zambia, Southern province, include the Mosi-oa-tunya (Victoria falls) – World heritage site, the Railway museum, Gwisho hot springs, Fort Monze cemetery and Muzandu rock engraving site.

Livingstone, is Zambia’s tourism capital and home to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), a world heritage site. A key location amongst places to visit in Zambia.

In Southern province, you find the Lochinvar National Park and the Kafue Flats in the north, the Zambezi and Batoka Gorges in the south, Kafue National Park, and Lake Kariba.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Lwiindi Gonde ceremony, celebrated in Monze District by the Tonga, in July
  2. The Maliko Malindi Lwiindi ceremony, celebrated in Sinazongwe District by the Tonga, in August
  3. The Musumu Muyumu ceremony, celebrated in Kalomo District by the Tonga, in August
  4. The Sikaumba ceremony, celebrated in Namwala District by the Ila, in August
  5. The Lukuni Luzwa Buuka ceremony, celebrated in Kalomo District by the Toka Leya, in August
  6. The Kasanga Makonda ceremony, celebrated in Kazungula District by the Nkoya, in September
  7. The Guta Bweenza Bwe ceremony, celebrated in Kazungula District by the Tonga, in September#
  8. The Shimunenga ceremony, celebrated in Namwala District by the Ila, in October
  9. The Chungu ceremony, celebrated in Kalomo District by the Tonga, in October
  10. The Maanzi Aabila Lwiindi ceremony, celebrated in Kalomo District by the Tonga, in October
  11. The Lwiindi Sekute ceremony, celebrated in Kazungula District by the Toka Leya, in October
  12. The Bagande ceremony, celebrated in Siavonga District by the Tonga, in November
  13. The Koombaze Kamakonde ceremony, celebrated in Kalomo District by the Tonga, in November
  14. The Bene Mukuni ceremony, celebrated in Kazungula District by the Toka Leya, in July & December

Places to visit in the Zambia, Western province, include the Baroste plain cultural landscape (these flood plains are one of Africa’s great wetlands and designated as a Ramsar site) and Nayuma museum.

In Western province, you find the Zambezi River and its wide floodplain, Liuwa Plain National Park, Sioma Ngwezi National Park and West Zambezi Game Management Area.

The province celebrates many traditional ceremonies. These include:

  1. The Kuomboka ceremony, celebrated in Mongu District by the Lozi, in March
  2. The Kuomboka Nalolo ceremony, celebrated in Senanga District by the Lozi, in May
  3. The Kuomboka Libonda ceremony, celebrated in Kalabo District by the Lozi, in May
  4. The Kazanga ceremony, celebrated in Kaoma District by the Nkoya, in July
  5. The Lyenya ceremony, celebrated in Kalabo District by the Mbunda, in August

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