"Luapula Province in the 'Old' Days" Luapula Province by Bwana_Brown

Luapula Province Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 23 photos

Of all the areas of Zambia, Luapula Province was where I most often ventured to sample what life was like away from the industrialized Copperbelt area where I lived and worked.

In addition to the excitement of crossing through the Congo to get there, Luapula offered me a 'private' Game Park, a fisheries patrol on Lake Mweru checking for poachers from the Congo, beautiful waterfalls, sandy beaches and very friendly people. And, how can I forget, Samfya on the shores of Lake Bangweulu also marks the first road trip that my wife and I ever took together!

All in all, it is an amazing part of Zambia that, to this day, is largely undiscoverd by tourists. If you want to really get away from it all, it is still not too late!

Photo of my 'volunteer' friends on the shores of Lake Mweru at Nchelenge.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The Real Africa
Cons:Not Much Tourist Infrastruture (also a 'Pro')
In a nutshell:One of the last 'undiscovered' areas of Africa

Last visit to Luapula Province: Mar 1974
Intro Updated Jan 22, 2005
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Reviews (22)

On the Shore of Lake Mweru - Luapula Province

Lake Mweru Things to Do (11)

The main source of income for Zambians in this part of the country derives from fishing in Lake Mweru. With both the... more travel advice

My Travels in Northern & Luapula Provinces - Luapula Province

Map of Our Road Trips Favorites (1)

Zambia is a fairly large country, although it does not appear to be so if you casually glance at a map of Africa. In... more travel advice

Getting Our Camp Organized - Luapula Province

Setting Up Camp Off The Beaten Path (5)

Once we reached the Lusenga Plain, not too many miles due west of Nchelenge at the bottom end of Lake Mweru, we set to... more travel advice

A Traditional 'Mokoro' on Lake Mweru - Luapula Province

Fishing by Dug-out Canoe Local Customs (1)

Lake Mweru is not a particularly deep lake but it has a large population of fish species. Traditionally, these were... more travel advice

Hotels (2)
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Transportation (2)
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HORSCHECK Mar 21, 2011 at 9:53 AM

Glenn, fantastic page with great photos about your adventures in Zambia. I really like your Peugeot 204.
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nomorewars Mar 27, 2010 at 11:08 AM

Ntumbachushi Falls, Ng'ona River, Lake Mweru, Lusenga Plain National Park—you’ve had some real adventures. How did you ever manage to leave? I don’t think there are enough people in the world that could have pried me away from the Ntumbachushi Falls.
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Yaqui May 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM

You've been to some fabulous places Glenn. The Ntumbachushi Falls loos so beautiful. You've had some wonderrful experiences. Thanks for sharing them with us!
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tiabunna Nov 1, 2008 at 2:52 AM

These 'how it was' pages are always enjoyable, Glenn. The trip on the fisheries patrol boat had me thinking of the 'African Queen'! What a pity the Lusenga NP has been cleaned out since.
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kokoryko Oct 28, 2008 at 3:23 PM

I was again immersed in Africa, the one I discovered beginning 80’s. Thanks Glenn, for awaking memories with this beautiful tour in a place I do not know but, who knows? May be one day? Merci encore.
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Gili_S Oct 27, 2008 at 9:21 AM

What a fantastic & interesting country, I might consider also visiting Zambia in one of my next African adventures.
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evaanna Dec 15, 2007 at 1:53 AM

Your descriptions of real tough guys' (including you of course) adventures in Zambia make a fascinating reading. Thank you for sharing the excitement with us.
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scottishvisitor Apr 26, 2007 at 8:32 AM

Good to read about your adventures with the fisheries patrol & you still have the records to bring back memories
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globetrott Feb 9, 2007 at 2:53 PM

nice to see your pics of the old times, Glenn, and these old hair-cuts and other fashion-delights... ;~)
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Trekki Nov 19, 2006 at 8:35 AM

Fascinating !