Namwala
ZambiaZM
Town in Southern, Zambia
Namwala is a town and the seat of Namwala District in Southern Province of Zambia. It is on the M11 road. Namwala town has a population of over 5,000 people. It lies on the southern bank of the Kafue River at 996 metres above sea level. It houses the administrative offices of Namwala District and is the principal town of the Ila people who inhabit the district.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,020
- Coordinates
- -15.750, 26.438
- Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation
- 999 m
Overview of Namwala
Travellers heading to Zambia will find Namwala, a tiny locality. Around 4,020 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Namwala is strongest on nature, nightlife and sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 999 metres up.
Things to do in Namwala
Nature in Namwala
(1)Namwala's nature entries include Wildlife. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Namwala. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Namwala
(1)Looking for nightlife? Namwala has Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Namwala's own activity tags.
Sports in Namwala
(1)Namwala records Hunting under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Namwala. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Namwala
October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Zambia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Lusaka on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Namwala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Namwala known for?
- Travellers associate Namwala with nature, nightlife and sports. It sits in Zambia and counts about 4,020 residents.
- What can you do in Namwala?
- Namwala is tagged with Wildlife, Festival and Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Namwala?
- October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Namwala located?
- Namwala belongs to Zambia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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