Discover Lusaka

Lusaka offers specific points of interest for a trip focused on art, political history and a recurring Sunday market. The broader destination of Lusaka also expands the scope to include regional nature and culture. First consider whether you want to plan your trip mainly around themes in Lusaka itself or also include other aspects of the region.

Art, history and the market in Lusaka

The Henry Tayali Art Gallery in Lusaka officially opened in 1995. The Lusaka National Museum is designed as a museum of political history. The two names represent different cultural perspectives: art on the one hand, political history on the other. If you would like to give your trip a cultural focus, these themes can help you organise your interests.

The Sunday Market also gives your plans a clear point of reference in time. It takes place every Sunday in front of the Lusaka Inter-City Bus Terminus, near the City Market. If you plan to visit the market, Sunday is the key point to bear in mind; check the date again before your visit. This lets you include the market as a standalone activity rather than fitting it casually into another day of your trip.

The broader destination of Lusaka

Lusaka National Park lies southeast of Lusaka. It opened to the public in June 2015. If you would like to include nature alongside art, history and the market on your trip, Lusaka National Park offers an additional focus within the broader destination of Lusaka.

A Wildlife Discovery Centre opened in Lusaka National Park on 8 August 2022. It was established in collaboration between Game Rangers International and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife. The centre became the new home of the elephants previously cared for at the Lilayi Elephant Nursery. The park opened to the public before the centre opened.

The broader destination of Lusaka also includes Lower Zambezi National Park. It is located in Lusaka Province and covers 4,092 km².

If you are interested in regional culture, Chakwela Makumbi offers a specific point of interest within the broader destination of Lusaka: this traditional ceremony of the Soli-speaking community takes place under Chieftainess Mukamambo Nkomesha in Chongwe District.

Choose the right holiday rental for your travel interests

When looking for a holiday rental in Lusaka, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay. When choosing your holiday rental, you can compare city interests in Lusaka, such as art, political history and the Sunday market, with regional nature and cultural themes in the broader destination of Lusaka.

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