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Major city · Zambia

Kasama

Spend a half‑day in Kasama to see the rock paintings and falls; add one night if you want a relaxed stay.

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Kasama is a small town on Zambia's Northern Plateau, reachable by train or bus. Its main attractions – the Mwela rock paintings and Chisimba Falls – are close to town, making a short visit feasible. Overnight options are limited but adequate for a single night.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
ZMW
Best months
May–October (dry season)
avoid November–April (rainy season)
Airport
KAA
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Kasama: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive befor…
  • Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
  • Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
  • Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
  • Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
  • Zambia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Zambian government sources; if you will cross to Zimbabwe, ask about the KAZA UniVisa and whether it is available to you.
  • Zambia ↗Do not photograph government buildings, police, the military, airports or bridges.
  • Zambia ↗Many bush camps open only in the dry season; check opening dates before you fix flights.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kasama999 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Kasama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Mwela Rock PaintingsChisimba FallsSt. John the Apostle Cathedral
Airports
KAA Kasama Airport (Small domestic airstrip, limited scheduled flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kasama: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

20 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

18 rd

Mar

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

15 rd

Apr

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

8 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

12 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

19°C (66°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Local taxis and minibuses serve the town centre; most sights are within a 10‑minute walk.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Mwela Rock Paintings

go

Door to door: 10 min total

Walk east from town centre, about 5 min

Open year‑round; no entry fee.

Chisimba Falls

go

Door to door: 15 min total

Local taxi or walk north, ~10 min

Three‑level waterfall, best in dry season.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Kasama Lodge

Basic rooms, central location

Kalambo Lodge

Simple accommodation, near main road

J B Hotel

Glof Road, modest rooms

Dauson Lodge

Luwingu Road, basic facilities

Thorn Tree Lodge

Zambia road, budget-friendly

Kings Guest House

Quiet guest house, limited rooms

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
ZMW 250–350 excl. bed
Mid
ZMW 350–500 excl. bed
High
ZMW 500–800 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ZMW 120ZMW 120
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ZMW 250ZMW 250
2nd‑class express sleeper train Kasama → Kapiri Mposhi1 × ZMW 107 · Check scheduleZMW 107
Powertools bus Kasama → Lusaka1 × ZMW 260 · Approximate fare, checkZMW 260
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeZMW 74
Trip total≈ ZMW 811 per person per day, bed includedZMW 811

Typical price per night, ZMW

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Watch out

Safety

Kasama is generally safe; petty theft can occur, so keep valuables secure and avoid walking alone after dark.
  • Train schedules can change; verify times before travel (check).
  • Bus fares to Lusaka and Mpulungu may vary; confirm price before boarding (check).

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Ambulance
991
Fire
993
Mobile emergency
112

Pocket card

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KasamaKasama

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My bed tonight

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Ku adilesi iyi, chondeTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police999
  • Ambulance991
  • Fire993

Embassy

US consulate in Lusaka; other embassies in Lusaka.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kasama → Kapiri Mposhi (2nd‑class sleeper): about ZMW 107, check schedule
  • Kasama → Lusaka (Powertools bus): about ZMW 260, check

Say or show

  • Pepani — Excuse me / Sorry (peh-pah-nee)
  • Zikomo — Thank you (zee-koh-moh)
  • Zili bwanji? — How much is it? (zee-lee bwahn-jee)
  • Khalidwe kuli kuti? — Where is the toilet? (kha-lee-dweh koo-lee koo-tee)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kasama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–October (dry season) · avoid November–April (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 6 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Zambia

Sources

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