
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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Weather in Lusaka
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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°26Feb
27°17Mar
27°12Apr
26°5May
25°0Jun
24°0Jul
23°0Aug
26°0Sep
30°0Oct
31°3Nov
30°11Dec
29°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Lusaka
Presidential Burial Site-Embassy Park
park
4.1 km
Edwin Imboela Stadium
stadium arena
4.7 km
Lusaka Show Grounds
stadium arena
1.5 km
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
hindu place of worship
4.2 km
Lusaka Royale Casino
casino
0.9 km
Olympia Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church
christian place of worship
1.7 km
Globalheart Church Lusaka
christian place of worship
2 km
Jubilee Church Lusaka
christian place of worship
2.2 km
Getting there
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport · 14.8 km
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