Lusaka

This sprawling chaotic city has a certain African charm, Zambia's capital has recently had a face-lift. New shops, fast food outlets and even a multimillion-dollar shopping mall have been built. The passing tourist may see little worth stopping for, other than to resupplying for a safari in the nearby Kafue or Lower Zambezi National Parks. The city has grown too fast and is the product of a country battling to find its way in a 'new' world.

The most attractive thing about Lusaka is its climate. The summers are warm and sunny, spotted here and there with thundershowers and the winters are mild with stacks of sunshine.

Lusaka didn't exist until 1930 and was then just a sleepy agricultural centre. It became the capital in 1935 but serious growth didn't occur until the 1960's. The size of the city has tripled since then, and Lusaka is bursting at the seams.

The truly fascinating thing about Lusaka is its energy. Well over 60% of its population is unemployed, but despite this fact there are surprisingly few beggars and the market stall holders are polite and will not try to force you to buy their products.

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