Northern Province Destination Mbala 2018
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Introduction • Mbala town (formerly Abercorn) will on 25th November 2018 host the commemoration of 100 years since the end of the First World War. • It is in Mbala town where the German troops surrendered their weapons to the British forces on 25th November 2018 to signal the complete end of the War. • The year 2018 marks 100 years since the end of WWI a n d therefore, Zambia will take advantage of this renewed interest and ensure that the rest of the world is aware of this important part of history. The Country has a big role to play in preserving this history for future generations and create an opportunity for the promotion of tourism and investment in Northern Province and the entire Northern Circuit. Destination Mbala 2018 • Provincial Administration in Northern Province will host the centenary commemoration to mark the end of the First World War alongside the Northern Province tourism and investment Expo. • These events are tentatively expected to start on 14th November building up to the main event which will be held in Mbala on 25th November, 2018.
Why visit Mbala • To witness this once in a life time historical event marking 100 years since the end of the First World War. • This event will be part of a bigger international programme when the world remembers the tragedy of World War One. • 19 foreign countries that took part in the East Africa Campaign are expected to participate in the centenary commemoration • The event will be remembered across many parts of the world as we pay our respects to those who gave their lives in conflict that we might live peacefully today. • To explore the fascinating tourism sites in Mbala town such as the great Kalambo Falls, Lake Chila, Mbala old prison, Moto Moto Museum, world war one trenches and tunnels and others • To appreciate and explore the possibility of investing in various sectors within Mbala and other surrounding areas. • These sectors include hotel and lodge facilities, Bungee jumping, mountain climbing, scuba diving, angling and many others • To sample out the traditional cuisine • To have a feel of beautiful climatic conditions similar to the western world weather
• It was also at this site that the Germany General Von Lettow Vorbeck , ‘a man noted as much for his humanity as for his courage, marched into Mbala to this place at the head of his force’ had received the news of Germany surrender and the armistice on 14th November, 1918. Lake Chila • The site barely 500m from Mbala Old Prison on the Mbala-Chiyanga road is where the Germany Army threw their Ordinance and weapons to signify Germany surrender and end of WW1 hostilities in Northern Rhodesia in 1918. It is an attractive scenery worth a visit en route to Kalambo waterfalls Mbala Old Prison 1912 • Mbala Old Prison is one of the numerous historic buildings
How to reach the Northern Province By Road: 850km all weather road to Kasama from Lusaka and 1000km to Mbala from Lusaka. By Air: 1 ½ hours direct flight to Mbala from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka. People can also fly to Mbala Via Kasama taking approximately 2hours. Where to lodge in Mbala and Northern Province The province has various lodges offering rates ranging from $25 per night per person to $150 per night per person. Some lodges available in the province include: Kasama Lodge, Sinamu Lodge, Alitasha Lodge, Kasembo Lodge, Kalambo Lodge, Lake Chila Lodge, Ndole Bay Lodge and several others.
The total estimated bed space in the province is around 900. However, during the Centenary Celebrations and Expo, arrangements are being made in partnership with Mahogany Air to fly delegates from Lusaka, Livingstone and the Copperbelt to be coming to the Expo and Centenary Celebrations on a daily basis from their respective lodges to the Northern Province. Kalebalika Cottages, Kasama Camping tents will also be mounted at strategic points such as Lumangwe falls, Chishimba falls, Mwela Rocks, Kalambo falls, Nsumbu National Park and other areas. Office of the Permanent Secretary The Provincial Planning Unit Provincial Administration Provincial Administration Northern Province Northern Province P.O. BOX 410214, KASAMA. P.O. BOX 410214, KASAMA. Tel: 0214222005/0977829365 Tel: 0214221497/0977119420 Email address: eliasjkamanga@gmail.com ppunorthernprovince@gmail.com
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