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Chingola. Its name comes from the large quantities
of copper found in the region. It was not until the
1920s that any large mining efforts were made to
extract the copper.
Copper instigated infrastructure development in
Zambia, and it shaped colonial policies towards the
former Federation of Northern Rhodesia (Zambia),
Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), and Nyasaland
(Malawi). It was also copper that created the
socioeconomic tensions that forged the need for
trade unions and the eventual birth of Zambian
Nationalism.
To get to the Copperbelt, the air company Pro-
flight Zambia offers daily scheduled flights from
Lusaka to Ndola. Flights are also available to Kitwe
(approximately 45 minute flights).
By road, the Copperbelt is easily reached from
Lusaka by taking the Great North Road to Ndola
(approximately a 4 hour drive).
ACTIVITIES IN THE COPPERBELT
Chembe Bird
Sanctuary
Situated thirty kilometers from Kitwe is a charming
Bird Sanctuary run by the Wildlife Society. Thick
woodlands surround a small lake along with
shaded campsites along the water’s edge. One
can easily walk or drive around the lake and into
the surrounding woodlands. Boats can be hired for
fishing or bird watching from the lake as well.
Chil
eng
w
a and Kashiba
sunk
en l
ak
es
Lake Chilengwa, located approximately sixteen
kilometers southeast of Ndola, is one of two sunken
lakes found on the Copperbelt. The other sunken
lake is Lake Kashiba, which is located further south
on the Kapiri Mposhi road. The lakes were uniquely
formed by the collapse of surface rock into the
underlying limestone. Lake Kashiba offers basic
camping facilities, a safe location for swimming, and
great bird watching opportunities.
Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Sanctuary
and Animal
Orphanag
e
P.O. Box 3555, Chingola
Tel: +260 212 311 293
Fax: +260 212 311 100
This is an internationally recognized sanctuary and
rehabilitation center for endangered species, and it
is home to more than fifty chimpanzees. It is not a
tourist destination. Visitors are, however, welcome
as long as they adjust themselves to the daily
routine—animal welfare is its focus. The Chimfunshi
Wildlife Orphanage lies 60 km west of Chingola,
near the headwaters of the Kafue River.
Gol
f
Ndola
Tel: +260 212 613 800
The Ndola Golf Club was formed in 1921, and it
is one of the oldest clubs in the country. From its
inception, it was the town’s social high spot for many
years, and many prominent personalities have had
the pleasure of walking its fairways.
Mak
w
era Fal
l
s
and Lak
e
Makwera Falls and Lake are located approximately 9
kilometers off of the Kitwe-Ndola dual highway. The
lake has become a busy hub of fish farming as of late.
The small, yet extremely picturesque, falls cascade
from a small river over a wider rocky outcrop before
settling in a beautiful shimmering pool.
Mindol
o Dam
This impressive dam is located approximately seven
kilometers southwest of Kitwe along Kalulushi
Road. A boating club, swimming pool, and bar also
surround the dam.
The Copperbel
t
Museum
Buteko Avenue
Ndola
Tel: +260 212 212 450
This museum showcases the local industry, its
history, and how copper is processed. The upstairs
levels features witchcraft artifacts, personal
ornaments, smoking and snuffing paraphernalia, as
well as musical instruments.
Mines
It is possible to visit open pit mines. For those who
wish to do so, a permit is needed from the Mining
Office.
