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Katambo Destination Guide

Delve into Katambo in Zambia

Katambo in the region of Western is a city in Zambia - some 338 mi or ( 545 km ) West of Lusaka , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Katambo

Current time in Katambo is now 08:58 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: Katima Mulilo, Sulu Kuta, Solwezi, Mweke, and Mongu. While being here, make sure to check out Katima Mulilo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Katambo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Western Road Trip 1 Darkstar's photos around Kalabo, Zambia (shopping in kalabo zambia)

1:29 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
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Preview of Darkstar's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these vid ..

Crazy In Zambezi Darkstar's photos around Zambezi, Zambia (zambezi zambia)

0:52 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOW4
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Preview of Darkstar's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these vid ..


Benson Naluli in Limulunga Zambia.mp4

3:58 min by MrMcConen
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A blind troubadour singing and playing his simple home-made quitar. VHS video shot in 1985 (exact day uncertain) in Limulunga, Western Zambia. ..

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Interesting facts about this location

Limulunga

Limulunga is one of the two compounds of the Litunga, king of the Lozi people of western Zambia. It lies on high ground at the edge of the Barotse Floodplain of the Zambezi river, about 15 km north of the town of Mongu and 21 km east of the main channel of the river. The Litunga's other compound at Lealui is used during the dry season, with Limulunga being used during the rainy season. The annual move between the two compounds is celebrated in the Kuomboka festival.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -15.12 23.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Barotseland, Buildings and structures in Zambia, Populated places in Zambia, Zambian culture

Mongu

Mongu is the capital of Western Province in Zambia and was the capital of the formerly-named province and historic state, Barotseland. Its population is 44,310 (2000 census), and it is also headquarters of Mongu District.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -15.28 23.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Barotseland, Populated places in Zambia, Provincial capitals in Zambia, Western Province, Zambia, Zambezi River

Lealui

Lealui is the dry season residence on the Barotse Floodplain of the Litunga, king Troverman of the Lozi people of western Zambia, located about 14 km west of the town of Mongu and about 10 km east of the river's main channel. At the end of the rainy season, mostly in March as the Upper Zambezi flood waters encroach on the compound, the Litunga moves to Limulunga on higher ground. The move is celebrated in the Kuomboka festival, one of Zambia's most important and popular.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -15.23 23.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Zambia, Populated places in Zambia, Zambezi River, Zambian culture