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Visiting Lusaka, Zambia


Lusaka, the capital and largest city in Zambia, can be a confusing and chaotic place for visitors not familiar with its unplanned neighborhoods and streets. Busy stores and shopping centers line Cairo Road and the surrounding area. Nearby covered markets sell anything from souvenir figurines to spare engine parts. Just south of Lusaka is the Munda Wanga Environmental Park, which features botanic gardens, a wildlife park and sanctuary, picnic areas, swimming pools, and a relaxing terrace bar.
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Taj Pamodzi Hotel

4 of 5 stars
La Paz - Bolivia
Dec 4, 2009

I stayed at the Taj for 5 days and found it really clean, rooms are big and comfortable, the wireless internet is expensive and slow so try to use it only if you are really in need to, the business...more

InterContinental Hotels Lusaka

4 of 5 stars
Helsinki, Finland
Nov 22, 2009

This was my first stay at the hotel. We arrived early, however we had our rooms waiting for us and the check-in process was very efficient. The hotel lobby is clean and spacious, however the stairs...more

Chita Lodge

Nov 9, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We stayed in Chita lodge over the weekend after a trip in Zambia. Rooms are clean and the lodge has a friendly atmosphere. The Chita bar and pool however seem to be public. The place therefore is...more

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