Samfya Beach, located in Zambia, Africa, on the shores of Lake Bangweulu, offers a serene escape with its natural beauty and recreational activities.
The Allure of Samfya Beach
It is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, clear waters, and serene atmosphere. Tourists often visit Samfya Beach for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Additionally, the beach offers stunning views of the lake and opportunities for bird watching due to its proximity to wetlands. Overall, Samfya Beach is a popular tourist destination in Zambia due to its natural beauty and recreational activities.
Discovering Samfya Town
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). 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.
Samfya is on a tarred road opened in 1983 to link the Luapula 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 near where four districts meet: Samfya, Mpika, Serenje and the Congo Pedicle, part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Experiencing the Beach
Samfya is the largest town on the shores of Lake Bangweulu in Luapula Province, Zambia, "where-water-meets-the-sky". Take your shoes off, dip your toes in the sand and walk along the Samfya beach, or go for a swim.
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Activities and Attractions
- Fishing: The major activity on Lake Bangweulu is fishing. Every morning, when I looked outside my room. I saw fishermen on their canoes go out into the water and in the afternoon, I saw women selling the catch of the day. You can also enjoy fishing like by negotiating with local fishermen to take you out to their boat for a fee.
- Camping: Spend a night under the stars! Samfya Marines offer camping on the beach for ZMW 100 per night with your own tent and ZMW 200 with their tent.
- Accommodation: If camping not your style, Samfya Marines also have chalets.
- AJC Beach Front: AJC Beach front has a nice lawn and deck. You can bring your own food, drinks and charcoal and pay ZMW 50 or ZMW 75 if you’d like to use AJC’s coal. You can also swim at AJC for ZMW 50 adults and ZMW 25 for children. Admission to AJC is ZMW 30 per person during weekdays and ZMW 50 during the weekend.
- Water Activities: Samfya Marines has a boat and offers sunset cruises as well as jet skis depending on the season.
- Day Trip to Chilubi Island: Go down to the Samfya Harbor to take a day trip to Chilubi Island, located about 100 kilometers from the harbor. There is a vintage disused yellow fishing boat, and a more modern boat which takes travelers on one way or return trips to the island.
- Beach Volleyball: Get a few friends together and team up for a game of beach volleyball on the shore.
This side of Samfya Beach will shock you
Table of Activities and Costs
| Activity | Cost (ZMW) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Camping (own tent) | 100 | At Samfya Marines |
| Camping (with tent provided) | 200 | At Samfya Marines |
| Swimming at AJC (Adults) | 50 | - |
| Swimming at AJC (Children) | 25 | - |
| AJC Admission (Weekdays) | 30 | Per person |
| AJC Admission (Weekends) | 50 | Per person |
| Using AJC's coal | 75 | If bringing your own food and drinks |
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