Siavonga town is located on the shores of Lake Kariba, in the Southern Province of Zambia. It is about two and a half hours drive from Lusaka on good tarred roads.
Siavonga grew up to house people displaced by the rising waters when their area was flooded between 1958 and 1963 following the completion of the Kariba Dam. This led to the displacing of large numbers of the local Tonga people dwelling in the area.
Siavonga town is little known as a Zambian tourist destination. But the town is slowly awakening from slumber to becoming a hot spot on the Zambian tourism circuit. Despite its small size, Siavonga has all a discerning visitor can ask for, like excellent accommodation, banking facilities, general stores, and a good number of shops, a post office and a hospital. Its positioning on the shores of Lake Kariba means most of the activities are centered on the lake.
Siavonga boasts of a good number of excellent hotels and lodges. Below are some of the exciting Lodges and Hotels of the town…
Lake Kariba offers a lot of activities for the adventurous visitor; boating, canoeing, sport fishing, water sports, birding and lake cruises, and the visitor can also get on-board the Southern Belle and enjoy the magnificent sunset view of Lake Kariba as seen from the boat. Below are must see areas near Siavonga.
The Park is one and a half hour drive from Siavonga. It covers an area of 4092 square kilometers. Most of the wild game is found in the valley.
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The place is located in the Southern Province of Zambia on a hill near the confluence of the Zambezi and Lusitu rivers, near Siavonga, close to the Kariba dam. It is named ‘Sleeping cow’ because the baobab tree on location resembles a sleeping cow.
It is one of the most important archeological sites in Zambia. It was discovered in 1960 during civil engineering works. It has a lot of historical significance. The excavations done at the site have helped historians understand the development of trade in the region.
When you are approaching Chirundu from Kafue town, just after Siavonga turn-off, there is a plaque showing the Chirundu Fossil Forest, an area of petrified trees. The reserve is a listed National monument of Zambia. A tour of the country is incomplete without a view of Siavonga town and Lake Kariba.
Looking for Zambia hotels, lodges and guesthouses? This is the right place for you!
Natwange Backpackers offers high quality accommodation for a low budget and is located is located at 20 Kariba Road, Kalundu in Lusaka, just 18 kilometres away from Kenneth Kaunda International Airpor…
The Terrace Apartments’ accommodation offering is of international standards for guests who appreciate luxury and beauty. Each apartment boasts state of the art facilities.
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