Kasama

Located in the Northern Province of Africa, Kasama is a thriving city that can be found 856 km to the north-east of Lusaka. The city is located on the tip of the famous Lake Tanganyika and on the central-southern African plateau.

Kasama is one of the most beautiful places in Zambia, full of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and valleys. Five major rivers flow through the district including Lubansenshi, Chambeshi, Luombe, Lukulu and Lukapa, which are major Zambia tourist attractions. You can also, of course, explore Lake Tanganyika when you are in Kasama and check out the stunning Chishimba Waterfall that can be found on the Lumbee River.

Some of the oldest human relics can be found in Kasama. Cave paintings from the Stone Age have been discovered in the area and are some of the major attractions for tourists. Chishimba Falls is also one of the popular tourist attractions in Kasama.

Exploring the many rivers and waterfalls in Kasama is one of the most exciting things you can do here. The landscape is such that it allows for trekking and hiking expeditions in the outskirts of the city as well. Kasama is also home to the Bemba ethnic group, whose lifestyle and culture you can experience when you are visiting.

The city experiences a warm, and dry climate with heavy rainfall only during the month of December. During summer, the average temperature remains at around 28 degrees Celsius while in winter, the average temperature is 11 degrees Celsius.