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Shiwa Ngandu Destination Guide

Delve into Shiwa Ngandu in Zambia

Shiwa Ngandu in the region of Northern is a city in Zambia - some 372 mi or ( 598 km ) North-East of Lusaka , the country's capital .

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Current time in Shiwa Ngandu is now 03:58 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Iringa, Songea, Nsuluka, Ndola, and Mutwe. While being here, make sure to check out Iringa . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shiwa Ngandu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

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".

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -11.20 31.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tags: Populated places in Zambia

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -11.23 31.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Lakes of Zambia