How many days do you need in Lusaka?

The top 5 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Lusaka?

Highlights: Child Jesus Cathedral, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka, Embassy Park, Munda Wanga Trust Botanical Garden and Lusaka Memorial. The map has 5 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Lusaka?

Emergency: 112 (police 999, ambulance 991, fire 993).

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Lusaka Things to do and walking itinerary

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Lusaka travel guide

5 things to do in Lusaka. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Lusaka

Child Jesus Cathedral — building in Zambia (visit ≈ 35 min)
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka — anglican cathedral in Lusaka, Zambia (visit ≈ 35 min)
Embassy Park — The first official burial and memorial site for Zambian Presidents (visit ≈ 45 min)
Munda Wanga Trust Botanical Garden — Botanical garden in Lusaka, Zambia (visit ≈ 45 min)
Lusaka Memorial — memorial in Zambia (visit ≈ 15 min)

2-day Lusaka walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 5 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 9.7 km · 13,080 steps · 2 h 9 min on the way): Munda Wanga Trust Botanical Garden → Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka → Child Jesus Cathedral → Embassy Park
Day 2 (≈ 7.6 km · 10,270 steps · 1 h 42 min on the way): Lusaka Memorial

Good to know before visiting Lusaka

Fine: Civilians may not wear camouflage clothing.
Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.
The currency is the kwacha.

Emergency: 112 (police 999, ambulance 991, fire 993)
Plugs: C/D/G, 230V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Zambia, Wikivoyage — Zambia, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Lusaka travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Lusaka?: The top 5 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Lusaka?: Highlights: Child Jesus Cathedral, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka, Embassy Park, Munda Wanga Trust Botanical Garden and Lusaka Memorial. The map has 5 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Lusaka?: Emergency: 112 (police 999, ambulance 991, fire 993).
Do you tip in Lusaka?: About 10% is customary.

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