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Voykit pocket guide · Zambia

Kasama

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

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.

LivingstoneChingolaChipataKabweKazungulaKitweLundaziLusakaMfuweMonguNdolaSiavongaSolweziKasama200 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Zambia
Best months
May–October (dry season)
Avoid
November–April (rainy season)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
ZMW
Money
Currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW), about 22–27 per US$ in 2026 (check). Cards work in Lusaka, Livingstone and most lodges; rural areas are cash.
Daily spend
Budget ZMW 250–350 excl. bed · Mid ZMW 350–500 excl. bed · High ZMW 500–800 excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Airtel and MTN sell SIMs with passport registration in towns; Zamtel is state-owned.
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 991 · Fire 993
Plugs
Types C, D, G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK-style G is most common; bring a power bank for cuts.
Tipping
Safari guide: US$10–20 per guest per day.; Camp staff box: US$10 per guest per day.; Restaurant: 10%.; Driver: US$5–10.
Water
Bottled or filtered water only; lodges provide it.
Toilets
Flush toilets at lodges and hotels; rare on the road.

Get in

By air

KAA · Kasama Airport
Small domestic airstrip, limited scheduled flights

Typical fares

Kasama → Kapiri Mposhi (2nd‑class sleeper)
about ZMW 107, check schedule
Kasama → Lusaka (Powertools bus)
about ZMW 260, check
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

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

See and do

Known for

  • Mwela Rock Paintings
  • Chisimba Falls
  • St. John the Apostle Cathedral

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Mwela Rock PaintingsWalk east from town centre, about 5 min10 min total
Chisimba FallsLocal taxi or walk north, ~10 min15 min total

Sleep

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

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPepanipeh-pah-nee
Thank youZikomozee-koh-moh
How much is it?Zili bwanji?zee-lee bwahn-jee
Where is the toilet?Khalidwe kuli kuti?kha-lee-dweh koo-lee koo-tee

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Greet with a handshake and a question about wellbeing; avoid: Skipping greetings
  • Respect: Give and receive with both hands or the right hand supported by the left; avoid: Left-hand giving
  • Dress: Cover knees in villages; avoid: Swimwear away from the lodge
  • Photos: Ask first; avoid: Photographing officials or bridges

Scams and watch-outs

  • Train schedules can change; verify times before travel (check).
  • Bus fares to Lusaka and Mpulungu may vary; confirm price before boarding (check).

Kasama is generally safe; petty theft can occur, so keep valuables secure and avoid walking alone after dark.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Kasama yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Mwela Rock Paintings
  • Chisimba Falls
  • St. John the Apostle Cathedral

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Kasama

Ku adilesi iyi, chonde

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

US consulate in Lusaka; other embassies in Lusaka.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/kasama). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.