Lusaka, Zambia

Lusaka is a sprawling, chaotic city with a certain African charm, though the tourist passing may see little worth stopping for. The city has grown too fast and is the product of a country battling to find its way in a 'new' world. Lusaka didn't exist until 1930 and was then just a sleepy agricultural centre. It became the capital in 1931 but serious growth didn’t occur until the 1960’s. The size has tripled since then.

The truly fascinating thing about Lusaka is its energy. Well over 60% of its population is unemployed, but despite this fact there are surprisingly few beggars and the market holders are polite and will not try to force you to buy their products. The city has been receiving a face-lift over recent years, but the most attractive thing about this place is its climate. The summers are warm and sunny, spotted here and there with thundershowers and mild winters with stacks of sunshine. New shops, fast food outlets and even a multi-million-dollar shopping mall is being built.

The spectacular and untamed Lunsemfwa River is a 3 hour drive from Lusaka and the drop into the Zambezi Valley is miles away from the edges of Greater Lusaka. Lusaka is not a tourist attraction but if you find yourself here, there are several nightclubs and a variety of hotels.

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