Country Guides
Zambia
Going Out
Going Out
Zambia
Food and Drink
Owing to the liberalisation of the economy, there is now plenty of food in the shops and supermarket chain Shoprite has meant that a much wider variety of goods are available. It is possible that only basic provisions will be on sale in smaller towns.
National specialities:
• Freshwater fish: bream from the Kafue, Luapula and Zambezi rivers.
• Nile perch and lake salmon can also be freshly caught.
• Nshima (ground maize porridge served with relish and meat or fish).
National drinks:
• Mosi and Rhino lager.
• Opaque beers such as Chibuku.
• Baobab White is made at a local craft bakery with the fruit from the baobab tree.
Tipping: A 10% sales tax is added to all bills. Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law but a 10% tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere.
Nightlife
Lusaka has dancing and floorshows in the main hotels, cinemas and theatres. The Copperbelt and Livingstone areas offer a variety of entertainments including casinos and nightclubs. Very popular among travellers are boat trips on the river with a few drinks.
Shopping
Lusaka has modern shops, supermarkets and open-air markets. Special purchases include African carvings, pottery and copperware, beadwork and local gemstones.
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 and Sat 0800-1300 (some stay open until 1700).
Food and Drink
Owing to the liberalisation of the economy, there is now plenty of food in the shops and supermarket chain Shoprite has meant that a much wider variety of goods are available. It is possible that only basic provisions will be on sale in smaller towns.
National specialities:
• Freshwater fish: bream from the Kafue, Luapula and Zambezi rivers.
• Nile perch and lake salmon can also be freshly caught.
• Nshima (ground maize porridge served with relish and meat or fish).
National drinks:
• Mosi and Rhino lager.
• Opaque beers such as Chibuku.
• Baobab White is made at a local craft bakery with the fruit from the baobab tree.
Tipping: A 10% sales tax is added to all bills. Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law but a 10% tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere.
National specialities:
• Freshwater fish: bream from the Kafue, Luapula and Zambezi rivers.
• Nile perch and lake salmon can also be freshly caught.
• Nshima (ground maize porridge served with relish and meat or fish).
National drinks:
• Mosi and Rhino lager.
• Opaque beers such as Chibuku.
• Baobab White is made at a local craft bakery with the fruit from the baobab tree.
Tipping: A 10% sales tax is added to all bills. Tipping in hotels has been abolished by law but a 10% tip may be expected or included in bills elsewhere.
Nightlife
Lusaka has dancing and floorshows in the main hotels, cinemas and theatres. The Copperbelt and Livingstone areas offer a variety of entertainments including casinos and nightclubs. Very popular among travellers are boat trips on the river with a few drinks.
Shopping
Lusaka has modern shops, supermarkets and open-air markets. Special purchases include African carvings, pottery and copperware, beadwork and local gemstones.
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 and Sat 0800-1300 (some stay open until 1700).
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 and Sat 0800-1300 (some stay open until 1700).
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