Monuments to visit Zambia

In this way, the city can be seen as a place where the people of the city can learn about the history of the city and its history, as well as a place where the people of the city can learn about the history of the city and its history. Inaugurated on May 17, 1960 in the presence of the Queen of England, its history is detailed at the entrance, with explanatory panels on the different stages of the construction of this colossal arch. It stretches over 579 m wide and stands 128 m above the Zambezi. A technical feat at the time. Its structure is being reinforced since 2018 and the work should last until 2025, but the drop in water levels due to global warming since 2016 is worrying. At its maximum capacity, 9,000^m3 of water rushes through it per second, but from 2019 to 2022 water shortages have tended to reduce its operation. The best view is from the Zimbabwean side, about 2 km from the Zambian post. From there, the landscape offers a striking contrast with, on the one hand, the immensity of the lake that stretches to infinity and, on the other, the dizzying canyon formed by this colossal water retention. Souvenir vendors sell statuettes of Nyaminyami, the river god, here. For those who are interested in the history of the dam, the Eagles Rest Hotel displays in its restaurant some photographs of the different stages of its construction, underlining the technical prowess that this site represented in the 1950s.

Fort Elwes - or at least what remains of it - was built in 1896 by Europeans venturing into the area as gold seekers, to protect themselves from a possible incursion by members of the indigenous Ngoni tribe. Little is known about the history of these men. But this imposing fort, the remains of which can be seen, remains. It is perched at an altitude of 1,600 meters. It is an opportunity to take a good hike to the top to enjoy a beautiful panorama of the neighboring hills. Take a local guide for the way.

The palace occupied by the Lozi king during the dry season (July to March) is located 13 km from Mongu, in the heart of the flood plains, which forces the village to move to Limalunga during the rains. The new road linking Mongu to Kalabo and Angola facilitates access to Lealui. In fact, Lealui is a typical village of huts, of which the king's hut is a little larger. The welcome is warm and visitors should show respect for the king's court. Renovated in 2017, it is open to visit by appointment on weekdays.

The residence of the lozi king, or Litunga, and his court (the kotu) during the rainy season has a more modern and imposing appearance than the summer palace. Guards watch over the building when the king stays there, between March and June. Unfortunately, the interior of the palace cannot be visited. Limulunga is 15 km north of Mongu on a paved road. Minibuses constantly shuttle between the two localities. It is of course a Mecca for the Kuomboka ceremony, which celebrates the annual transition from one residence of the king to the other.