Nchelenge
ZambiaZM
Town in Luapula Province, Zambia
Nchelenge is a town in the Luapula Province of northern Zambia, lying on the south eastern shore of Lake Mweru. It is contiguous with Kashikishi, and they are sometimes referred to as Nchelenge-Kashikishi. Nchelenge is the administrative centre for the Zambian part of Lake Mweru, being the seat of the district government and branches of national agencies, while Kashikishi is the market and fisheries centre. Nchelenge attained District status in 1997 when it was upgraded from being a sub-District structure of the Kawambwa District in Luapula.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,436
- Coordinates
- -9.345, 28.734
- Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation
- 933 m
Overview of Nchelenge
Nchelenge belongs to Zambia and has the feel of a low-key town. About 15,436 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are nightlife. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 933 metres up.
Things to do in Nchelenge
Nightlife in Nchelenge
(1)Under nightlife, Nchelenge is tagged with Clubs. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Nchelenge's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Nchelenge
Museums, food and nightlife keep Nchelenge viable all year.
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 Nchelenge that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nchelenge known for?
- Travellers associate Nchelenge with nightlife. It sits in Zambia and counts about 15,436 residents.
- What can you do in Nchelenge?
- Nchelenge is tagged with Clubs, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Nchelenge?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Nchelenge viable all year.
- Where is Nchelenge located?
- Nchelenge belongs to Zambia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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