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batiks, copper, and malachite jewellery among many
other fascinating things.
Moore Pottery on Kabulonga Road has an excellent
range of ceramics.
Zintu Za Nyimba at the bottom end of Panganani
Road also sells a wide range of locally made wood-
en furniture, batiks, candle-holders, lamp-shades,
hand-dyed cloths and carvings. It is also definitely
worth a visit.
Every Sunday between 09:00 and 17:00 the entire
Arcades shopping mall comes alive with the popu-
lar and vibrant Pakati Market. It is attended by both
locals and visitors and you can find everything you
need from traditional Zambian arts and crafts, gem-
stones and jewellery pieces, colourful clothing and
home and garden plants, as well as local artists
exhibiting their works. Definitely an event not to be
missed!
Every last Saturday of the month there is an excel-
lent craft market in Kabulonga suburb within the
Dutch Reform Church grounds.
Awide variety of Arts, Crafts, fresh produce and tasty de-
lights to be found at the colourful Monthly Saturdaymarket,
Dutch ReformChurch, Lusaka.
Gemstones and Jewellery:
The Jewel of Africa
Mr. Rashmi Sharma FGA (712827),
MBA
Director of Marketing,
Gemstone Marketing & Consultancy
Box 50689, Lusaka
Tel: +260-211-250005/
256966/251441 or +260-211-
255477/255478
www.gemstonesafrica.com
Zambian Gemstone 101 presentations are available
upon request/appointment. Visits to the workshops and
design opportunities also available by appointment.
Different Lusaka locations of the Jewel of Africa are
as follows:
- Intercontinental hotel, Haile Selassie Rd,
- Long Acres
- Manda Hill Shopping Mall, Great East Rd.
- Ababa House off of Addis Ababa Rd.
- Duty Free Shop at Lusaka International Airport.
ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING
Adventure City
Located two kilometres off of Leopards Hill Rd., near
the American International School
Tel: +260-211-287751/4 /233888
This Water Park offers many different types of at-
tractions. The Botanical World, featuring desert,
tropical and indigenous plants, picnic areas, braai
(barbecue) areas and open green space for fun
and games. While Water World consists of various
swimming pools for all ages, including water volley-
ball courts and other activities.
JLazyJ Farm
This beautiful 1500-hectare bird sanctuary located
only 20 minutes from town. Let yourself be taken on
a journey on horseback, or by foot through the pris-
tine miombo woodland, by the farm owner, or, simply
wander and enjoy the birds on your own.
Kalimba Reptile Park
Tel: +260-211-233272
The park has an impressive collection of snakes, all
found in the surrounding area, crocodiles, tortoises
and some of the most unusual chameleons found in
Africa. The park is set in a lush garden with a kid’s
playground, mini-putt course. Also enjoy the stun-
ning veranda where refreshments are served. To get
there from Lusaka, head out of town on the Great
East Road towards the airport and turn left at the last
Caltex garage before the airport turnoff. Follow the
signs for about 11km. The park, which is part of a fish
farm, also sells fresh frozen fish and crocodile tails,
as well as a range of crocodile bags, purses, belts,
and other products.
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
Approx. 20 minute drive from Lusaka, on the Kafue
road, near Chilanga.
Open 365 days of the year, 09:00-17:00
Tel: +260-211-278456/ 529
biopark@zamnet.zm