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City in Eastern Province, Zambia
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Chipata is a growing multi-cultural town in Eastern Zambia, and is a popular refueling station for overlanders on their way east to Malawi, west to South Luangwa National Park, or north to Lundazi.
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Central Mosque
Probably the prettiest building in Chipata, no entry for non-Muslims but just down the road from the Down Shops. Muslims only make up a relatively small minority of the population, however.
Down Town
One of the oldest trading business in Chipata, Previously Zabee Enterprise in the mid 80s now known as Al Jameel Enterprise- sells much needed school uniform material for most schools in Chipata as well as the Eastern Province, Large selection of different materials from cotton to soft touch velvets, Also specialised in furniture, kitchenware and rexins for flooring etc. Why not pay a visit for electrical items as well as all your tailoring needs
Clean if somewhat run-down doubles from US$10. Also hosts many concerts, which can be good to visit, but not so good to try to sleep through.
A nice place offering double rooms from US$20.
camping/dorm beds. bed and breakfast for Backpackers and travellers.
Wi-Fi when electricity is available. The helpful manager will happily give a ride on his motorbike to the restaurants / buses / shared taxis.
Groceries, take away snacks, top up cards for cell phone
Has a Visa card/Mastercard ATM.
Has a Mastercard/Visa card ATM.
By bus
From Lusaka, Chipata is a 7 to 8-hour bus ride on a luxury bus, costing approx US$20. It might be possible to find slightly cheaper transport, but it will probably take twice as long to arrive.
By taxi
Chipata is roughly 22 km from the border of Malawi along Lusaka Road / T4. Shared taxis to the border cost 50 K (30-40 min).
Chipata is strangely sprawling for a rural community. Most people with vehicles use them. For the most part, however, walking will be manageable, although possibly tiring.
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