Chipata

Chipata, formerly known as Fort Jameson, is one of the fastest growing urban centres in Eastern Zambia. While previously it was the capital of old Zambia (North-Eastern Rhodesia), today, it is the administrative capital of the Eastern Province of the country. It is a popular stop for refreshments and refuelling for people travelling east to Malawi or to Lundazi in the north.

Chipata Is a typical Zambian city with bustling marketplaces, mountains on the horizons and a unique local natural beauty that you can explore. This includes 4 beautiful streams that drain into the Luangwa River.

While the city itself is filled with universities, golf courses, gardens, shopping malls and local markets, you can also explore the suburbs where the Ngoni people live. This indigenous tribe celebrates the Ncwala ceremony every year in February, where they commemorate the first harvest of the season.

Apart from exploring the rivers, streams and suburbs, some of the most popular things to do in Chipata includes visiting the Central Mosque and the Kanjala Hills. Markets such as the Kapata Market are also representative of the thriving culture of Chipata.

Chipata experiences a sunny and warm climate throughout the year, with January experiencing the highest amount of rainfall. The average temperature in summer, which lasts from September to December is around 31 degrees Celsius while in winter (June – July), the average temperature is 25 degrees.