Kawambwa
ZambiaZM
Town in Luapula Province, Zambia
Kawambwa is a town in the Zambian province of Luapula located on the edge of the northern Zambian plateau above the Luapula valley at an altitude of 1300 m. It was chosen as an administrative district of the same name by the British colonial authorities who preferred the climate of the plateau rather than the hotter valley where most of the district's population live, and it continues as an administrative district today.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,953
- Coordinates
- -9.791, 29.079
- Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation
- 1300 m
Overview of Kawambwa
Travellers heading to Zambia will find Kawambwa, a low-key town. It counts about 15,953 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on sports, culture and nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,300 metres.
Things to do in Kawambwa
Sports in Kawambwa
(4)Kawambwa's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Skateboard and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Kawambwa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Kawambwa
(2)Culture in Kawambwa covers Ancient Ruins and Monuments. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kawambwa.
Nature in Kawambwa
(2)Kawambwa's nature entries include Caves and Natural Places. All of it is drawn from Kawambwa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Kawambwa
(1)Looking for family? Kawambwa has Aquariums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kawambwa.
Water Sports in Kawambwa
(1)Under water sports, Kawambwa is tagged with Swimming. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kawambwa.
Wellness in Kawambwa
(1)On the wellness side, Kawambwa offers Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Kawambwa is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kawambwa
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Kawambwa is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Zambia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka.
Similar destinations
Places near Kawambwa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kawambwa known for?
- Kawambwa, in Zambia, is best known for sports, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 15,953 residents.
- What can you do in Kawambwa?
- Recorded activities in Kawambwa include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Skateboard, Walking Trails and Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kawambwa?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Kawambwa located?
- Kawambwa is located in Zambia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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