Mbereshi
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Mbereshi is a village in the Luapula Province of Zambia, named after the Mbereshi River on its north side. It is the site of a large mission founded in 1900 by the London Missionary Society. In 1915 the mission established Mbereshi Girls' School, the first girls' school in the territory, as well as a boys' school and a large hospital. The Girls school and Hospital are now Grant Aided institutions run by The United Church of Zambia. Mbereshi contains a number of examples of mission buildings, including a large church which is now part of the United Church of Zambia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -9.742, 28.793
- Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Mbereshi
Mbereshi belongs to Zambia and has the feel of a place. The local offer centres on culture. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Mbereshi
Culture in Mbereshi
(1)Under culture, Mbereshi is tagged with Monuments. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mbereshi.
Getting there & around
Mbereshi is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Zambia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Mbereshi known for?
- Mbereshi, in Zambia, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Mbereshi?
- Recorded activities in Mbereshi include Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Mbereshi located?
- Mbereshi 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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