What to do and see in Zambia, Zambia: The Best Things to do

July 8, 2021 Karren Gelb

Coordinates: 15°S 30°E / 15°S 30°E / -15; 30
Restaurants in Zambia

1. Devil's Pool

Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road Victoria Falls, Livingstone 20100 Zambia +260 21 3327450 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 1,620 reviews

Devil's Pool

Devil's Pool is adjacent to the famous Livingstone Island situated on the edge of the Victoria Falls. Guests can choose to enjoy an exhilarating swim to the edge of the falls during their Livingstone Island visit. The Devil's Pool is usually open between mid-August and mid-January - depending on Zambezi water levels. Livingstone Island tours are accessible through Tongabezi Lodge.

Reviewed By WalthamAbbeyNurse - Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom

"Life on the Edge" it definitely is. Every adventurous adult should have this experience on their list of "must do's". First swim a section of the fast flowing Zambezi and then across the swirling Devils pool itself and look over the edge of Victoria Falls itself to where the mighty Zambezi thunders right past you into the chasm below if you dare. Safety swimmer is there to advise and assist (and hang onto your feet as you venture ever closer to the edge of Victoria falls and peer over) but the adventurous spirit to attempt it is all down to you. You must be 17 or over. I am an average swimmer in my mid-60's and felt well supervised enough to attempt it. Lets be honest - it would be bad for their business to "lose" anyone so you are in very good hands. Only available in low water - usually mid august until the rains start (October I think). I was so lucky to have gone in late July this year to find it open early due to last years poor rainfall and therefore low water levels. There is no other experience like this in the world.

2. Victoria Falls

Zambezi River, Livingstone 10101 Zambia http://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/information-about-livingstone.html
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5.0 based on 1,446 reviews

Victoria Falls

Reviewed By viajaresvidaaa - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

It definitively is the 7th natural Wonder of the World... the rainbows that you see through the waterfalls are giving the magic touch to this already spectacular place... the place to see in your life before you die :)

37d Middleway Kabulonga, Lusaka Zambia +260 97 3006919 [email protected] http://www.thestartfoundationtrust.org
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

37D Gallery

37d Gallery is located within a beautiful contemporary building in the Kabulonga area. The gallery holds a wide range of art works by both local Zambian artists and international artists. The Gallery is non-profit organisation which in turn supports the stART Foundation which is a charitable trust dedicated to the generation and promotion of visual arts practice and arts education in Zambia.

Reviewed By dengisa - White Plains, United States

My fiancé and I ended up in Lusaka with a few days to be tourists. We found 37D on trip advisor and figured we would spend 30 minutes there. 2 hours into our visit, we were already planning our next trip back! To start with, the staff here are all welcoming and friendly. The various forms of artwork are all presented with the title, artist, and price in US dollars. It is in a modern building with indoor and outdoor spaces. There is even a section with children’s artwork and all of the proceeds go directly to the children and the program that works to provide children with art classes, which in turn helps children to pay school fees. Next to the art gallery is a gem gallery. We had the pleasure of talking with the owner who showed us the largest mined tourmaline and explained to us how jewelry is made from the wide selection of Zambian-mined gems. Then we found ourselves in the cafe, where we each had a coffee and a treat (banana bread and a chocolate cookie). Here we were able to casually look through the gift store and chose a lovely pair of earrings. It was hard to chose just one gift item as everything is so lovely and supports Zambian businesses that employ local people. We will definitely be back on this same short visit because they even have yoga a few days a week for k100 which takes place in a gorgeous outdoor area.

4. Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Livingstone Zambia https://www.mota.gov.zm/?page_id=5352
Excellent
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4.5 based on 345 reviews

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

This protected wildlife reserve is small at 66 square kilometers, but is home to many species of wildlife, including a rare rhino.

Reviewed By ChristoD97 - Mwinilunga, Zambia

Had an amazing time in Mosi oa Tunya National Park, plenty of animals and the park is very clean. Lots of interesting places in the park, cemetery was very interesting.

5. Lower Zambezi National Park

Sud di Lusaka, Lusaka 10100 Zambia +260 97 4424013 http://www.zambiatourism.com/travel/nationalparks/lowerzam.htm
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Lower Zambezi National Park

Reviewed By PhilippaT - London, United Kingdom

We have been self-driving and camping around Zambia and had a very enjoyable three night stay at Mvuu Lodge exploring both the lower Zambezi and the Chiawa Game Reserve that’s on their doorstep. With our teenage son, we paddled canoes on the Zambezi, took a boat ride which got us extraordinarily close to elephants drinking and playing in the river, and had a couple of game drives with their enthusiastic young guide Akim. Hosts Brett and Lynne are hearty, larger than life characters who go the extra mile to make sure you have a truly memorable experience. We camped but also ate good food at their river deck restaurant. The fact I don’t eat meat was no problem. This was one of the best of many different experiences on our trip, which varied from community campsite to exclusive safari experiences at a few hundred dollars a day. Can thoroughly recommend!

6. Chaminuka Game Reserve

Latitude 15'10'' South And Longitude 28'30'' East, Lusaka 10100 Zambia +260 21 1254140 http://www.chaminuka.com/
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4.0 based on 339 reviews

Chaminuka Game Reserve

Reviewed By Greitu - London, United Kingdom

Went there with my mum who was visiting for a long weekend. Spent great time doing a little safari and enjoying the company of the cheetahs. The team at cheetah walk is great, they share the story of how and why the cheetahs are there and it’s q great opportunity to get up and close to these beautiful animals.

7. Sunday Crafts Market

Arcades Mall, Lusaka 10100 Zambia
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4.0 based on 70 reviews

Sunday Crafts Market

Reviewed By Rachwar - Lusaka, Zambia

Great place to pass time after your Sunday morning church service. This is a lovely market that brings friends and families together. Good place to pick up some souvenirs to spoil your friends and family. You cab bargain for some nice pieces of curios, chitenge wraps, baskets, etc.

8. Eastpark Mall

Thabo Mbeki Road, Lusaka 10100 Zambia +260 97 8868803 http://www.facebook.com/Mezza-Lusaka-618911301509962
Excellent
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Eastpark Mall

Reviewed By kevinhorne3 - North Wales, United Kingdom

Many top names for fashion and grocery shopping. Great bars and restaurants along with banks, ATMs and money changing outlet. Plenty of secure parking.

9. Zambia National Museum

Independence Avenue Nasser Road, Lusaka 10100 Zambia 260-1-228805/6/7
Excellent
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3.5 based on 103 reviews

Zambia National Museum

Reviewed By fatimademohey - Lusaka, Zambia

The museum is a good place to visit if you are interested in knowing more about the history of Zambia. If you are an art lover, it's an exciting place to visit.

10. Kalimba Reptile Park

Off District Rd, Lusaka 10100 Zambia +260 21 1213272 http://www.wzd.cz/zoo/AF/ZM/kalimba_reptile_park/zm_ngwerere-text01_eng.htm
Excellent
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3.5 based on 75 reviews

Kalimba Reptile Park

Reviewed By annabY7080FK

Our visit to kalimba was very lovely, the outside space is beautiful and very covid secure. The crocodiles were fascinating and I learned a lot about the different snakes. The cafe sells snacks and we bought crocodile meat and kudu home for the freezer to braai later.

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