Beach near Lusaka, Zambia

Lusaka Travel Guide

Zambia

Lusaka is Zambia’s capital and largest city, with a population of about 3.18 million. It sits inland in central Zambia and is the country’s main urban and administrative centre.

Most international visitors arrive by air through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), which serves the city. Lusaka is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

3,181,250

Population

4,929 miles away

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Weather in Lusaka

Thu

31°

Fri

30°

Sat

31°

Know before you go

Pays in ZMW

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +260

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Zambia, but it is not mandatory.

Best time to visit Lusaka

Jan

25°26

Feb

27°17

Mar

27°12

Apr

26°5

May

25°0

Jun

24°0

Jul

23°0

Aug

26°0

Sep

30°0

Oct

31°3

Nov

30°11

Dec

29°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Lusaka

  1. Edwin Imboela Stadium

    stadium arena

    4.7 km

  2. Lusaka Show Grounds

    stadium arena

    1.5 km

  3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    christian place of worship

    3.9 km

  4. Lusaka Royale Casino

    casino

    0.9 km

  5. Olympia Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    1.7 km

  6. Globalheart Church Lusaka

    christian place of worship

    2 km

  7. Jubilee Church Lusaka

    christian place of worship

    2.2 km

  8. New Apostolic Church HQs

    christian place of worship

    2.6 km

Getting there

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport · 14.8 km

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