Discover Machina in Zambia
Machina in the region of Northern is a town located in Zambia - some 375 mi or ( 603 km ) North-East of Lusaka , the country's capital .
Local time in Machina is now 06:13 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Iringa, Songea, Rumbuka, Nsuluka, and Ndola. When in this area, you might want to check out Iringa . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Machina ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shiwa Ngandu
Shiwa Ngandu (also spelled Shiwa Ng'andu) is a grand English-style country house and estate in the Northern Province of Zambia, about 12 km west of the Tanzam highway and half-way between Mpika and Chinsali. Its name is based on a small lake nearby, Lake Ishiba Ng'andu which in the Bemba language means 'lake of the royal crocodile'. The house itself is also known as "Shiwa House".
Located at -11.20 31.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Lake Ishiba Ng'andu
Lake Ishiba Ng'andu is a picturesque lake very close to the watershed between the Luangwa and Chambeshi River basins in the Northern Province of Zambia, and just on the Chambeshi side. Its name in the Bemba language means 'lake of the royal crocodile'. Though small by central African standards, being about 5 km long and up to 1.5 km wide, it is widely known locally and, more recently, internationally.
Located at -11.23 31.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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