There are a lot of things to see and do in Lusaka should you have a night or two in the city, from history and culture to wildlife conservation.
Lusaka City and Township Tours – most hotels will be able to arrange this for you. Great way to further gain insight to the way of life of the local people and see key highlights of the city.
Kabwata Cultural Centre – Top place for hand-made curios and souvenirs when in Lusaka. Zambian artists from all over the country are resident here and show off various artefacts like carvings, jewellery, and many other crafts. Historically the centre provided ‘temporary’ housing for Lusaka’s indigenous labour force during the 1930/40s.
National Museum – It showcases Zambia’s history and culture, divided into archaeology, anthropology, and political and social history.
Henry Tayali Visual Arts Centre and Nomwande Art Gallery are also places worth visiting for buying and seeing local artists’ talent.
Lilayi Lodge – this is set on a fully functional farm but also offers game viewing experiences and so you can have both a farm and safari experience in one, along with horse riding and wine tasting. Perhaps the major highlight here is the elephant orphanage located near Lilayi’s entrance.
Munda Wanga Wildlife Park & Sanctuary – This park has strong emphasis on conservation and environmental sustainability. It has a selection of the country’s flora and fauna.