Ndola
ZambiaZM
City in Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia in terms of size and population, with a population of 627,503, after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development after Lusaka. It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia's copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province. It lies just 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border with DR Congo. It is also home to Zambia's first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 624,579
- Coordinates
- -12.959, 28.637
- Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation
- 1300 m
Overview of Ndola
Part of Zambia, Ndola is a sizeable city. Population figures land around 624,579. It sits at about 1,300 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and nightlife. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Ndola
Nature in Ndola
(19)Looking for nature? Ndola has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ndola.
Culture in Ndola
(16)Ndola's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals. It is a direct read of Ndola's activity profile. That is 16 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Ndola
(8)Ndola's nightlife entries include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Ndola is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Ndola
(6)On the water sports side, Ndola offers Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Swimming. It is a direct read of Ndola's activity profile. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Ndola
(5)Our data lists Golf, Running, Skateboard, Slopes and Tennis as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ndola.
Adventure in Ndola
(4)Ndola records Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Ndola is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Ndola
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Ndola's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Ndola
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Ndola is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Ndola
(2)Looking for wellness? Ndola has Farms and Spa. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ndola.
More to do in Ndola
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ndola.
Best time to visit Ndola
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. 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
Getting to Ndola rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Africa/Lusaka.
Similar destinations
Places near Ndola that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ndola known for?
- Ndola is mainly a destination for nature, culture and nightlife, set in Zambia with around 624,579 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ndola?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Ndola. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ndola?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Ndola located?
- Administratively, Ndola sits in Zambia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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