Zambia People & Culture

A few miles north of here is Hillwood Farm founded by the Fisher family, decendants of a missionary who walked in from the Atlantic side in the 1800's. A functioning farm, orphanage, primary and secondary schools, and a game viewing ranch.. and the Fishers are still there, working side-by-side with the Lunda people.

Whenever you plan a trip in July, do not miss the Mutomboko ceremony. each year again, last friday and saturnday of the month July, the Lunda king celebrates this magnificant ceremony. From early friday morning thousends of people gather together arround the king's palace. Lots drums and dumdums, traditional dancing, 2 days of ceremonial activities... If you look for a place to iovernight, try to come into contact with Thomas Morrow: an American missionary develloping an orphanage just near by.

Kitwe is a standard African town. For "real" Africa, go north a few miles on the road that heads towards DRC, but stop just the other side of Mindolo. There is a stall selling sofas on the right, take a right and have a walk around the Racecourse township. A fabulous place, with very poor but welcoming people. Say"How are you" to them - they will to you!

If you are in Lusaka take your time and travel outside the town. District Chongwe is great to see real Zambian life. People tehre are friendly and children are so sweet.

Chita lodge; nice and friendly people, good value for money.
http://www.chita.co.zm/

Craft workshops at the Arts Cafe in Livingstone. Weave a basket, make a thumb piano or create a sculpture. Then stay on for some live music or a dance show.

Home to Kalimba Retail Park, Fish Farm and Dj Snypa!

A few miles north of here is Hillwood Farm founded by the Fisher family, decendants of a missionary who walked in from the Atlantic side in the 1800's. A functioning farm, orphanage, primary and secondary schools, and a game viewing ranch.. and the Fishers are still there, working side-by-side with the Lunda people.

Stay at Africa House or the Hot Springs just a bit further on. Great food and you can sit in the hot springs drinking good whiskey and watching the shooting stars!

Take a visa card, there is only one bank in the city where you can draw out money using a mastercard!

Whenever you plan a trip in July, do not miss the Mutomboko ceremony. each year again, last friday and saturnday of the month July, the Lunda king celebrates this magnificant ceremony. From early friday morning thousends of people gather together arround the king's palace. Lots drums and dumdums, traditional dancing, 2 days of ceremonial activities... If you look for a place to iovernight, try to come into contact with Thomas Morrow: an American missionary develloping an orphanage just near by.

Don't get your laundry done in Livingstone! They say to you that it's gonna cost 10 US dollars, but ask afterwords for 50 US dollars!!