Samfya

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General Information

Samfya is situated in the Luapula Province of Zambia. It is on the edge of the Western shore of Lake Bangweulu, about 10km east of the main road between Mansa and Serenje. This is a small trading and lake-transport town and yet has quite a bit to offer visitors.

Samfya is the largest town on the shores of Lake Bangweulu. ‘Bangweulu’ means ‘The Place Where the Water Meets the Sky.’ The Lake is more of a fish source than tourist potential, for now. The main catches in the Lake are bream, tigerfish, yellow belly and catfish. Thousands of tons of fish are harvested from the Lake each year.

Samfya is on a tarred road which links the province to the Great North Road at Serenje. This includes the longest bridge in Zambia, the Luapula Bridge in the far south-east corner of the district.

Accommodation in Samfya

Samfya has a few guesthouses and a number of white sandy beaches which are used for recreation, although the lake does have crocodiles. Please see our accommodation directory for more information on places to stay in the area.

Activities in Samfya

The Kwanga Festival of the N'gumbo people is held in Samfya annually in October. When planning a trip to Zambia, Samfya can be a good choice to include in your travels with the Bangweulu Game Reserve, Kasanka National Park which are a few of the tourist attractions that one can visit. Please see our activity directory for more information on things to do here.

Businesses

Samfya has a good business community. Tourists can find shops, stalls and souvenirs in the vicinity. The local restaurants are a culinary delight and there is something for every taste, especially those who favour fish - there is a fresh supply daily!

Please go to our business directory for a full list of businesses you can find in the region.

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