Luapula Province, Zambia · Africa
Samfya sits on the route: 35 minutes from Lubwe.
Samfya is a town located in Luapula Province, Zambia. With a population of 51,309, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Samfya sits in Zambia. It's in the Africa/Lusaka time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Samfya to your route.
Samfya is a town located in the Zambian province of Luapula. It is the centre of Samfya District. The town is located on the south-western shore of Lake Bangweulu, on the longest stretch of well-defined shore of that lake (the northern, eastern and southern margins of which are marshy). Samfya has a few guesthousesRead more
and a number of white sandy beaches which are used for recreation, although the lake does have crocodiles.
In addition to local government offices and branches of national agencies, Samfya is a commercial and fishing centre, as well a centre for transport by boat to islands and other areas of the lake. Its hinterland includes farms and some timber plantations.
The Kwanga Festival of the Ngumbo people is held in Samfya in October.
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Samfya is located in Luapula Province, Zambia, Africa. The coordinates are -11.3649 latitude, 29.5565 longitude.
Samfya has a population of approximately 51,309 people, making it a town in Zambia.
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