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this impressive Dam, located approximately seven kilo-
metres Southwest of Kitwe along Kalulushi road,
Chembe Bird Sanctuary
Situated thirty kilometres from Kitwe on the Kala-
lushi/Kasempa Road is a very charming Bird Sanc-
tuary run by the Wildlife Society. Thick woodlands
surround a small lake along with shaded campsites
along the waters edge. One can easily walk or drive
around the lake and into the surrounding woodlands.
Boats can be hired for fishing or birdwatching from
the lake as well.
Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Animal
Orphanage
Friends of Chimfunshi
P.O. Box 3555
Kempton Park, 1620 South Africa
Chingola:
Tel: +260-212-311293
Fax: +260-212-311100
The Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage lies 60 km west
of Chingola, near the headwaters of the Kafue River.
Aside from Chimpanzees, Chimfunshi is also home
to many other animals benefiting from the care of
David and Sheila Siddle. Sheila had received a
young chimpanzee in 1983 that had been confis-
Kitwe
Tel: +260-212-224266
Good variety of continental and Indian food.
WHAT TO DO
Mines
It is possible to visit open pit mines. For those who
desire, a permit is needed from the Mining office at
the end of Fern Ave.
Golf
If you’re a golfing enthusiast, Nchanga Golf course
in Chingola is one of the most beautiful and well-
maintained courses in Africa.
The Copperbelt Museum
Located on Buteko Ave, opposite the New Savoy
Hotel, the Copperbelt Museum provides visitors a
glimpse of many interesting samples of the minerals
found within the Copperbelt as well as cultural arts
and crafts from the region. Its interesting exhibits are
squished into a small location, however but it is well
worth a visit to gain some insight into the area and
its main activities. Curios and copper souvenirs are
also on sale.
Chilengwa and Kashiba sunken Lakes
Lake Chilengwa located approximately sixteen kilo-
metres Southeast of Ndola is one of two sunken
lakes found on the Copperbelt. Lake Kashiba, 100
metres deep, is located further south on the Kapiri
Mposhi road. The lakes were uniquely formed by
the collapse of surface rock into the underlying lime-
stone. Lake Kashiba offers basic camping facilities,
safe swimming and great bird watching opportuni-
ties.
Makwera Falls and Lake
Makwere Falls and Makwera Lake are located ap-
proximately 9 kilometres off of the Kitwe-Ndola dual
highway. The lake has become a busy hub of fish
farming as of late. The small, yet extremely pictur-
esque falls cascade from a small river over a wider
rocky outcrop before settling in a beautiful shimmer-
ing pool.
Dag Hammerskjold Memorial
Located along the Ndola/Kitwe road, this memorial
site commemorates the location of where the former
United Nations Secretary General died in a plane
crash at the height of the Katanga crisis in 1961.
Mindolo Dam
A boating club, swimming pool and bar also surround
Real interaction at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust.
cated poachers. The Chimpanzee wasn’t expected
to survive, but through Sheila’s determination she
was able to nurse the animal back to health. Since
then, Chimfunshi has turned into an internationally
recognised sanctuary and rehabilitation centre for
endangered species, and is the home of more than