Zambia has 779 indigenous bird species. Here are photos of 45 birds with their names in Bemba and English.
Tourism
African Tradition: “Malonje”
by JS •
Giving malonje is the Malawian Tonga tradition of debriefing a visitor. They are given time to tell everything there is to tell about their journey. It is an art of story-telling that involves capturing your audience and engaging their attention for the duration of the narrative.
The Dag Hammarskjold Memorial Museum On Kitwe-Ndola Road
by JS •
John F. Kennedy said of Dag Hammarskjold: “I realise now that in comparison to him, I am a small man. He was the greatest statesman of our century.”
My Zambian Memories
by David Talbot •
Senior Teacher, Chamboli Secondary School: September 1966 – November 1972 As the plane gradually lost height on its final approach to Ndola airport I could see the African bush beneath the plane’s wings, stretching away into the distance. As far as I could see there was nothing except a few trees and red earth together…
Love Like the Rain
by JS •
It’s been a month from yesterday that I’ve been home from Africa.
In Africa, they use the word “now” in three different contexts
The word “now” means sometime between now and eternity.
“Just now” means sometime between now and the end of the day.
“Now now” means this moment.
Kitwe – Accommodation,Eating & Drinking
by JS •
Kitwe has one of Zambia’s most vibrant communities. There are three hotels and a wide range of cosy guest houses and lodges. The restaurants offer a pleasant environment and wide-ranging menus. The wide choice means you are likely to find something to delight your palate.
Kitwe Flights
by JS •
Flights to Kitwe land at Southdowns Airport and at Ndola airport
Places to visit in Kitwe – Spur Farm House
by JS •
The final touches have been added to the place, and Spur Farm House looks set to become one of Kitwe’s favourite hang outs.
Places to visit in Kitwe – Kumasamba Lodge
by JS •
Kitwe is acquiring an interesting number of places of interest on its outskirts. Clustered together on the Kitwe-Ndola Dual Carriageway are Kumasamba Lodge, Zemics Park Lodge, and Spur Farm House. Make sure you visit these beautiful locations.
Tourist Destinations from Kitwe
by JS •
Why travel to Zambia? First off, the safaris are awesome! You may also want to see the Victoria Falls, the world’s largest water fall on the wild Zambezi, Africa’s fourth largest river. How about the teeming wildlife in pristine wilderness and 749 recorded bird species? There’s also the endemic lechwe antelopes, the rare shoebill stork, the only reservoir of Thornicroft giraffes, and the big five (lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo and elephant) in the national parks.
