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Entertainment
LUSAKA
Lusaka is Zambia’s capital city, and it is, therefore,
the country’s busiest city. Lusaka offers a number of
entertainment options for the business traveller.
ACTIVITIES IN LUSAKA
Kal
ima Reptil
e Park
Off District Road
Lusaka
Often referred to as simply the “Croc Park,” people
not only come to see the crocodiles and snakes, but
also to grab a beer or a bite to eat.
Lil
ay
i El
ephant Nursery
Lilayi Road
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 840 435
The Lilayi Game Reserve houses this elephant
nursery, which rescues and rehabilitates orphaned
elephants before releasing them back into the wild. It
is open daily from 1130-1300.
Manda Wang
a
Env
ironmental
Park
Kafue Road
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 278 614
This park rehabilitates animals for reentry into
the wild. It features a wide variety of animals.
From cheetahs and lions all the way to jackals
and baboons, there are a number of wild animals
roaming the park. Feeding time is at 2pm from Friday
to Sunday.
Mark
ets
Los Angeles Road
Lusaka
There are four major markets of interest in Lusaka:
• Lusaka City Market: Locals go to this market for
bargains. It hosts over 400 stalls. While it may
seem quite chaotic, tourists do not often get
hassled.
• Soweto Market: This is a more functional market
than the City market, yet still worth the visit.
• Sunday Craft Market: This is located in the parking
lot of the Arcades Shopping Center, and it is a
great place for gifts and crafts.
• Northmead Market: This is the perfect place to
stock up on souvenirs. There are also a number
of small markets, restaurants, and fresh food stalls
to be enjoyed.
Monk
ey
Pool
s
Mukamunya
Lusaka
Tel: +260 966 762 604
Entry fee: K50
The Monkey Pools are located on the Mukamunya
Estate at the source of the Mukamunya River. The
grounds are quite beautiful, and they make an
excellent place to picnic.
Namw
andw
e Gal
l
ery
Leopards Hill Road
Lusaka
Tel: +260 977 796 443
This gallery is home to the private collection of John
Kapotwe. It features some of the best contemporary
Zambian and general African art.
National
Museum
Nasser Road
Lusaka
The National Museum is currently undergoing
renovations; however, one can still visit and see
a hodgepodge of cultural, ethnographic, and
archaeological artifacts. There are quite interesting
displays related to witchcraft and initiation
ceremonies as well. The lower levels contain
contemporary Zambian paintings and sculptures.
Q
uad Safari
Kamaila Road
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 212 843
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