ZAMBIA HOSTS THE U-20 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2017 (February 26 – March 12) COME AND BE PART OF THE FUN!

SUMMARY

Zambia hosts the 2017 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations from February 26 to March 12. Zambia is in Group A with Egypt, Guinea and Mali to play matches at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Levy Mwanawasa stadium will host Group B involving Cameron, South Africa, Sudan and Senegal. This will be the country’s first ever staging of a CAF tournament.

The top four teams will qualify for the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup to be held in South Korea from 20th May to 11th June. The Local Organizing Committee has left no stone unturned to ensure a successful tournament with full support from the government of Zambia to Football Association of Zambia and Zambia Tourism Agency who are part of the Local Organizing Committee. Zambia Tourism Agency sees the tournament as a good platform to expose and market its tourism sector to the large number of visitors.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available from Comp ticket from Shoprite stores countywide (Zambia) and all Zampost offices throughout the country.

GATE CHARGES

Open Wing     –   K10       US $1

Grandstand    –    K20      US $2

VIP                   –    K200    US $20

QUARTER FINALS

Open wings    –    K20       US$2

Grand Stand   –   K 40       US$4

VIP                    –   K400     US$40

FINALS

Open wings     –   K20      US$2

Grand Stand   –   K40       US$4

VIP                    –   K400    US$40

STADIUMS

Group A games will be played at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka whilst Group B games will be played at Levey Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

HEREOES STADIUM – LUSAKA

LEVY MWANAWASA STADIUM – NDOLA

WHERE TO STAY IN LUSAKA

Protea Hotel

Best Western Plus Lusaka Grand Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel

NDOLA.

Welcome to Ndola, Zambia’s third largest city. Its locally known as the friendly city and It’s the get way to the mineral producing region of the country. Ndola lies some 320 kilometers north of Lusaka.

Because Zambia is a football loving nation, many games are always played at the magnificent Levy Mwanawasa Stadium (Ndola Stadium) in Ndola. Why not join in the great fun as you watch different games at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

WHERE TO STAY IN NDOLA

Protea Hotel Ndola

Mukuba Hotel Ndola

New Ambassador Hotel

WHAT TO DO IN NDOLA

Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage

Copperbelt Museum

Nsobe Game Camp

Lake Kashiba

Dag Hammarskjold Site

HISTORICAL SITES AND PLACES OF INTEREST IN NDOLA

Lake Kashiba

The site is situated in the Mpongwe District of the Copperbelt province. The lake is 100-meter-deep Lake Kashiba, Further south on the Kapiri Mposhi road. Both lakes have local cultural significance and are formed by the collapse of surface rock into the underlying limestone. Lake Kashiba offers basic camping facilities, safe swimming and good bird watching.

Dag Hammarskjöld Crash Site

The Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial Crash Site marks the place of the plane crash in which Dag Hammarskjöld, the second and then-incumbent United Nations Secretary General was killed on 17 September 1961, while on a mission to the Congo Republic

Other National Monuments and sites of interest in the North-West Region include: Collier Monument (Luanshya)

Lake Chilengwa (Ndola),

Mpongwe Fortified Village (Mpongwe) Moir and Bell (Mufulira)

Ndola Slave Tree (Ndola) and Dag Hammarskjöld Crash Site (Ndola)

Copperbelt Museum

in Buteko Ave, diagonally opposite the New Savoy Hotel. It has many interesting samples of the minerals found here as well as cultural arts and crafts.

Lake Chilengwa, lying about sixteen kilometres southeast of Ndola is one of two sunken lakes found on the Copperbelt. Lake Chilengwa is right on the Zairean border and Armed policemen found at the roadblock at Chiwala school will accompany any visitors to the lake.

RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT CLUBS IN NDOLA

Protea Hotels and Mukuba Hotels offer both international and local dishes. The Mukuba and Kafubu shopping Malls sums it up for any activity.

WHAT TO DO IN LUSAKA

Lusaka is a great a city   with   new modern infrastructure as well as many shopping malls around the city. Zambians do love family and friend outing.  The city prides itself with a variety range of restaurants offering both local cuisine (Zambian dishes) as well as wide variety of international cuisine. Feel free to explore the different tastes of cuisine and the hospitality of the Zambian people.

  1. A) RESTAURANTS OFFERING ZAMBIAN CUISINES

1) Kumushi- the restaurant name means “village” in the local Zambian language called Bemba. This restaurant is found in the Lusaka Showgrounds and its open daily from 09:30 AM -17:30 PM

open Daily except Saturday and Sundays

Contacts: +260 977 876555

2)  Food Passions-

Nalubutu Road off Addis Ababa road

Contact: +260 97 6 237685/ 095 3 597590

Open Daily except Sundays

3.Twapadula 4 Mishemi Road, Longacres

Lusaka – Zambia

Tel :21 122 97 64

Cell: +260 97 7 899590

3) Mulungushi International Conference Centre- Opposite Arcades Shopping Malls

Open throughout the week

International Restaurants

Herewith below are some of the international restaurants found in Lusaka

Name of Restaurant: Marlin

If you love steak, the Marlin Restaurant is the place to be.

The Menu features an array of prime cuts of beef. Marlin’s also serves seafood and vegetarian dishes so there is something to suit every palette.

Address: Marlin Restaurant, The Lusaka Club, Los Angeles Boulevard, Longacres

Contact: +260 211 252206

Name of Restaurant: The Deli

The Deli provides fresh, health and hearty food made from organic and locally sourced produce. Plates are accompanied by an amazing array of wines and beers to suit every taste.

Plot 1196 Lunzua Road, Rhodes Park Lusaka Zambia

Contact: +260 97 1776119

The Retreat Restaurant.

The Retreat provides a calm and relaxing environment for its visitors serving delicious food and great wine. The atmosphere is laid back amplified by soft seating and lounge areas which encircle a central pool area.

The Retreat, Roma Park, 609 Zambezi Drive Lusaka, Zambia

Contact: +260 967 980232

3 trees Restaurant

From the lush garden, outside to the sophisticated interior, you now have the perfect setting to enjoy a wide selection of food to suit every palette. Our wonderfully varied menu, spiced up with weekly specials, will cater for all, while our separate sushi bar will delight those who enjoy the finer Japanese food craft. Along with the beautiful ambiance, inspire you to enjoy Lusaka’s finest new establishment.

OFF Addis Ababa, 2 Nkanchilbaya Road

Lusaka, Zambia

Contact: +260 97 8728652

Roan and Sable Café and Grill – its junction of sable and roan

The Roan and Sable is a perfect mix of Cafe & Grill. Smoothies, cappuccinos and perfectly grilled mature grain-fed beef cuts – a foodie’s paradise!

The Roan and Sable building is one of the oldest buildings in Lusaka and was once situated in the center of farmlands – the old Kabulonga farmhouse.

The Roan and Sable building is one of the oldest buildings in Lusaka and was once situated in the center of farmlands -the old Kabulonga farmhouse.

Come see for yourself, the charm and authenticity of the place will leave you wanting more….

Address: Chila Rd, Kabulonga Lusaka

Phone:+260 97 3944170

Open Daily: 06:30-9:00 PM

Bombay Lounge at East Park

For Indian dishes

Mint Lounge at Arcades

´Located in the Acacia park, just next to one of Lusaka’s busy shopping malls, Arcades in a quiet and peaceful environment. The Mint Lounge is tastefully decorated in bright but muted colours. A sanctuary for people who want to enjoy healthy, fresh and delicious meals and drinks, made to tickle your taste buds with every bite….

+26 0975 071 505/ 0965 773 774/0955 773 770

Name:  37D Gallery

Description:  37d Gallery provides a dynamic and sustainable showcase for emerging and established artists to exhibit and well selected art works to an ever growing local and international market

Location:  37D, Middle way Kabulonga (at the junction of Chindo and Leopard’s Hill Road, turn left onto Chindo Road and then right onto Middleway)

Open:                 Monday- Friday 09:00-17:00

Contact: +260 97 3 006919

Website:  www.thestartfoundatiotrust.org

Embassy Park

Description: The burial sites of former presidents. The site is open to the Public

Location:  Independence Avenue, opposite Cabinet Office Lusaka

Charges:  free

NIGHT LIFE IN LUSAKA

Herewith some places you could either listern to some Jazz live perfomance as well as Zambian music.

CAFES AND NIGHT CLUBS

– Times Café, – Arcades Shopping Mall

– Keg and Lion- East Park Mall

– Che Ntemba Kabulonga

– Club 101

– Chicagos

– The Lounge-Northmead

– G Greens

LIVE BAND PERFORMANCE IN LUSAKA

Every Thursdays;  O’Hagan’s from 19;00hours to 21:00hours –Times

Every Fridays: Kalahari, Zambian music

Twacumms:   Saturday

Misty Restaurant and Cafe- need to change with them on days and time

The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café is a live music venue providing an extensive bar and restaurant with high quality food located within the Levy Business Park Mall.

Misty Restaurant is a cozy live music dine offering a selection of exquisite international fusion dishes – all freshly prepared. Our lavishly decorated and trendy bar boasts an international wine list and selection of beers, ciders, spirits and luscious infused cocktails.

Chrismar hotel- need to change with them on days and time

Every Fridays and Saturday from 21:00-24:00, resident band no parking band

Taj Pamodzi-  in Steak and Grills Restaurant

Daily from 19:00hours till midnight

Getting there:

By Road;

6 hours drive by road from Lusaka. You can either hire a Car or get on Public transportation.

By Air

We have scheduled flights operated by Proflight and takes 1hour 10mins

By train

This train is from Kitwe, Kapiri Mposhi and Lusaka to Livingstone on selected days.

Necessary bookings can be made from the following companies: –

Juls Africa Limited +260211 293972

Going Places + 260975 063 499

Romeki Travel and car hire +260 211 221594

Sepiso Car hire +260211 220388

Benmark Travel +260211 292192

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information on what you can do and where you can stay in Zambia, please call:

The Zambia Tourism Agency on +260 211 229087.

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