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Solwezi
Located in
Zambia :: Upper Zambezi
Category:
Places :: Town
A large town of approximately 65 000 people, Solwezi is the capital of the North-Western Province of Zambia. Its industry is centred around the nearby Kansanshi Copper Mine, the eighth largest copper mine in the world.
Traveller DescriptionApproximately three kilometres south of Solwezi, you’ll find the Kifubwa (aka Chifubwa) Stream Rock Shelter, a national monument. It was discovered by archaeologist, Desmond Clark who excavated the cave in 1961, finding rock paintings which were quite unique. Not only are they the only etchings found in Zambia but they are painted. He also discovered tools from the Late Stone Age. Approximately 30 km southwest of Solwezi, you’ll find Mutanda Falls; this is more a series of small rapids than an actual waterfall but it nevertheless provides a scenic setting for a picnic on the riverbanks.
| Address : | Solwezi Municipal Council, Zambia | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Good | Main Cellular Network : | Zamtel. Airtel |
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| Facilities : | Tour Services | ||||
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| Petrol Type : | ULP/LRP |
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| Diesel Type : | 500ppm |
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| Other Facilities : | Gym. Clubhouse. Bar/s. |
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| Golf |
HEALTHCARE:
Hospital in town is the Solwezi General Hospital. (Mar-19)
NOTE: Visitors to Zambia are advised to have their own personal travel insurance. Local police, hospitals, clinics etc. cannot be relied upon.
Please note that any emergency numbers indicated on our data will be for the local police, hospital, clinic etc. and most of the times, don't work. Many tourism sites show the numbers like 999 for police, they often don’t work.
If you have a medical problem when in Zambia, Specialty Emergency Services has a Call Centre (24 hours). Phone them on 737. This company has offices in Livingstone, Lusaka and Kitwe. But they will fly anywhere to assist if visitors have the right insurance. If you want to check your insurance, contact SES on [email protected]. (http://ses-zambia.com/).
SHOPS & SERVICES:
There are public phones at the Main post office in town. For faster mail delivery there is a Fedex courier services besides the post office services. (Unconfirmed-19)
There is a Shoprite Food Store at the Solwezi City Mall. (Jan-2019).
TOW-IN:
Tow-in services: +27(0)97 473 7848 / +260(0)96 676 1647 (Based in Lusaka). (2019).
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