Mansa
ZambiaZM
City in Luapula, Zambia
Mansa is the capital of the Luapula Province of Zambia, and headquarters of Mansa District. It takes its name from the local Chief Mansa and the small Mansa River which flows west to the Luapula River. During British rule the city was named Fort Rosebery.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 45,450
- Coordinates
- -11.200, 28.894
- Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation
- 1190 m
Overview of Mansa
Located in Zambia, Mansa is best described as a low-key town. The headcount is close to 45,450. It sits at about 1,190 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards sports, water sports and adventure. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Mansa
Sports in Mansa
(2)Looking for sports? Mansa has Biking and Golf. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mansa.
Water Sports in Mansa
(2)The water sports shortlist for Mansa: Swimming and Water Skiing. It is a direct read of Mansa's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Mansa
(1)On the adventure side, Mansa offers Adventure Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Mansa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Mansa
(1)Culture lovers get Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Mansa's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Mansa
(1)Our data lists Rivers as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mansa.
Best time to visit Mansa
Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Access Mansa through a larger town in Zambia; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Lusaka.
Similar destinations
Places near Mansa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mansa known for?
- Mansa is mainly a destination for sports, water sports and adventure, set in Zambia with around 45,450 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mansa?
- You can plan around Biking, Golf, Swimming, Water Skiing and Adventure Parks in Mansa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mansa?
- Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Mansa located?
- Administratively, Mansa sits in Zambia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
Personal notes
Loading…