Zambia
Victoria Falls near Livingstone is considered the highlight of any trip, and it's often combined with safari destinations. Cities are far apart, so travel time becomes an important factor in planning.
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Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia and its largest city, with a population of over 1.7 million. As the country's leading city, it's a natural stop for anyone planning a trip to Zambia.
5 sights 9 guides Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Ndola
Ndola is the central city of Zambia's Copperbelt Province, located close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Visitors can explore the city's history as a copper-mining hub, along with a memorial to a plane crash.
3 sights 9 guides Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
Livingstone
Livingstone lies in southern Zambia along the Zambezi River, on the border with Zimbabwe. Its proximity to the world-famous Victoria Falls makes it a popular base for sightseeing.
4 sights 9 guides Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)
Kabwe
Kabwe is the capital of Zambia's Central Province, founded after lead and zinc deposits were discovered in 1902. Once known as Broken Hill, it's a good place to learn about the region's mining history.
1 sight 9 guides Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
Top sights in Zambia
Nature
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a massive waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, reachable via the town of Livingstone. Also known by its local name meaning "the smoke that thunders," it offers an up-close view of its powerful cascades and mist.
Parks & gardens
Victoria Falls National Park
This national park protects the area around the world-famous Victoria Falls along the Zambezi River. Stretching along the river both upstream and downstream of the falls, it offers sweeping natural scenery in harmony with the falls.
Parks & gardens
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
A Zambian national park that encompasses half of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Together with the Zimbabwean park on the other side of the border, it offers a close-up view of the magnificent falls.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola
A Catholic archdiocese located in Ndola, Zambia's third-largest city. It is considered a leading religious center in the region.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kabwe
This is a Roman Catholic diocese located in Kabwe, Zambia. It serves as a center of faith for local believers.
Parks & gardens
Lusaka National Park
This national park lies southeast of Lusaka and is Zambia's most recently established park. Inside its fenced protected area, visitors can get an up-close look at wildlife.
Temples & religious sites
Child Jesus Cathedral
A Roman Catholic cathedral in Lusaka, located near Papal Square and the airport.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka
An Anglican cathedral located on Cathedral Hill in Lusaka. Built in 1962, it serves as the seat of the Diocese of Lusaka.
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