It is the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North-Western Province. Solwezi is also the administrative capital of Solwezi District, one of the eleven districts in the North-Western Province.
Getting to Solwezi
- 01Solwezi Airport
Worth seeing
There are two points of interest in Solwezi:
- 01Kifubwa National Monument
- 02Mutanda Falls
Kind of like a cascade or rapid as opposed to a waterfall and more than likely underwhelming if you come here from Victoria Falls, but still picturesque.
Things to do
There are occasionally tribal ceremonies with dancing and festivities taking place. The main groups prevalent in the area are the Kaonde, Lunda, and Luvale.
Where to eat
- 01Kanshansi Clubhouse
But you have to have a Kanshansi Golf Club card to make purchases; establishment doesn't take cash.
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