Manda Hill Shopping Mall

A staple of Lusaka shopping culture in its wide array of activities and teenage centered audience, Manda Hill is a must visit for teenagers.

Not only for its variety of shops and entertainment, but for its standing as a social space for many.

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East Park Mall

East Park Mall is well known for its wide array of activities for all audiences; from bowling to an assortment of restaurants from around the world. However, it’s most known for its Craft Market, where visitors can buy and sell the hand-crafted treasures of the Lusaka community; a go-to for authentically made souvenirs and for supporting local businesses.

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Arcades Mall

Arcades is a considerably popular hangout spot in Lusaka with plenty to do in one place; it’s one of the many shopping mall options around Lusaka. You can eat local or international food at its many restaurants or browse fashion and electronics stores, catch a movie at the cinema, or just enjoy the lively environment of one of Lusaka’s vibrant hotspots.

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Lilayi Lodge

Lilayi Lodge is the perfect destination for those that want to explore Zambia’s unique wildlife, enjoy quality-made and locally sourced cuisine or simply unwind after GISS. Stay in luxury accommodations and enjoy what the lodge has to offer, or simply come for a walking safari to admire the Zambian wildlife.

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Lusaka National Park

The heart of local wildlife conservation, the Lusaka National Park is a well-known hotspot for experiencing the hundreds of varieties of Lusaka’s flora and fauna up close with safaris, game drives and birdwatching. The Lusaka National Park is perfect for the outdoorsy types that are hoping for a unique, educational and, of course, fun way to experience the heart of Zambia’s biodiversity.

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Lusaka National Museum

The art and history of Lusaka, and Zambia as a whole, is a rabbit hole that anyone interested enough can jump into with the Lusaka National Museum. Ground yourself in the culture of Lusaka through art galleries, exhibits and historic artefacts as well as a carefully curated research wing; in the Lusaka National Museum lies the untold stories of all aspects of Zambian history: prehistoric, colonialism, independence and modern day politics, whatever piques your interest.

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Chaminuka

Chaminuka Nature Reserve and Lodge is a wonderful escape from the city life in Lusaka. With over 70 species of wildlife to see up close and interact with, like walking with cheetahs or horseback riding, the reserve offers a wide array of activities for animal lovers in Lusaka. But even past that, you can enjoy the lodge’s cozy yet traditional architecture, as well as a variety of straight from the vine meals.

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Crocodile farm

Kalimba Reptile Park is a unique wildlife experience. It’s part of Kalimba Farms, where they farm crocodiles, ducks, beef, pork, and fish. 
At the park, you can see all sorts of species of crocodiles, snakes and tortoises. They run guided tours to educate visitors about reptile behaviours and conservation. There’s also a restaurant on-site serving farm-to-table food, as well as a swimming pool, a mini football field, volleyball and even fishing (they provide rods, but you pay for what you catch).

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