How to Find Cheap Hotels in Lusaka Zambia. Expanded in the first half of the 20th century by European colonials, Lusaka became the capital of British Northern Rhodesia. In the 1950s, it was the center of the civil disobedience movement that gave way to the formation of modern-day Zambia. The country is now a popular destination for Zambians and tourists, with its strong economy and exotic animals.
Obtain a visa before entering Zambia, especially when entering by train or boat from Tanzania.
Bring dollars or travelers checks to exchange for Zambian kwacha.
Arrive by plane at Lusaka International Airport, 20km from the city.
Arrive by bus or minibus at Kulima Towers at the southern end of Freedom Way or in front of the Lusaka City Market.
Get around Lusaka by taxi or cheap local minibus, which travel along the main roads. There are no route numbers or name boards. Numbers are painted on the doors of official taxis. Pick one up at a main hotel, near a market or by the Shoprite supermarket on Cairo Road.
Stay at a backpacker hostel within the city, as cheap accommodations are hard to come by in Lusaka.
Unwind by staying on the outskirts of the city and getting away from the craziness of Lusaka. There are 2 campgrounds in calm rural settings where you may even cross paths with zebras.
Find cheap accommodations near Munda Wanga, a sanctuary for wounded and orphaned wild animals. Picnic in the botanical garden surrounding it.
Don't leave Lusaka without going to Cairo Road, the street that divides the well-to-do, eastern half of the city from the poor western half. The energy of the city revolves around this road, where crowds of people and jumbles of cars congregate.
Head for the Town Centre Market, where you'll find plenty of cheap clothing, hardware, tapes, fruit and vegetables to experience everything an African market has to offer.
Meet and admire the work of local artists at Tayali Gallery, off the East Great Road.
Learn about traditional and contemporary Zambian art at the National Museum, which also has a display about witchcraft.
To book accommodations in Lusaka, Zambia, call South Travels at 011-63-35-419-8329 or visit the link below.
