About Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, home to around 2,212,301 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Lusaka
1
Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross
2
Henry Tayali Gallery
3
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
4
Lusaka National Museum
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Freedom Statue
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Kalimba Reptile Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Lusaka
Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
Freedom Statue
Kalimba Reptile Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross
- Visit Henry Tayali Gallery
- Visit Munda Wanga Environmental Park
- Eat at Arirang Korean Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Lusaka National Museum
- Visit Freedom Statue
- Visit Kalimba Reptile Park
- Eat at Marlin Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Arirang Korean Restaurant
A place to get Korean BBQ and other Korean classics, go for their beef dishes especially as you get the good quality Zambian beef in Korean
Marlin Restaurant
The Lusaka Club, Los Angeles Boulevard, Longacres. Long a staple of the Lusaka dining scene Marlin is notorious for its pepper steak. Other
Melsim Lodge Ethiopian Restaurant
Run by an Ethiopian lady the lodge's restaurant offers some pretty authentic Ethiopian cuisine - better to eat in the bar under the thatch r
Mint Cafe
Small coffee shop in Arcades Shopping Mall. Serving milkshakes, a variety of coffees including lattes, cappuccinos and a great assortment of
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Magodi Lodge
Single or double room with own bathroom.
Hilton Garden Inn Lusaka Society Business Park
It must be one of Lusaka's tallest (and most aesthetic looking) skyscrapers. It has all the amenities of a Hilton Garden property (pool, gym
Fallsway Suites
Out by the airport and has a pool and nice ambience; kinda pricey though.
Radisson Blu Hotel
Pool, spa, breakfast. Very swank and modern, out by Arcades Mall.
The Pamodzi Hotel
Probably the nicest in Lusaka, having undergone a US$7 million renovation. Helpful staff. However, the food is generally disappointing.
Shopping
- Soweto Market
- Manda Hill
- Arcades
- Levy 1
- Pick N Pay Supermarkets
- Shoprite
Nightlife
- The Cha Bar
Museums & culture
- Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross
- Henry Tayali Gallery
- Lusaka National Museum
In pictures
Lusaka gallery
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