Chingola is the most picturesque of the Copper belt towns with a profusion of trees and flowers. The higher rainfall that this part of the country gets is very evident in the greenery throughout the suburbs. Chingola is home to the biggest open-cast mine in Africa.
Where to stay: There are three hotels with basic facilities but all are clean and comfortable, catering mainly for businessmen. Lima Hotel, Nchanga Hotel and Musunshya Hotel.
Protea Hotels have just opened a prestigious new 40 room hotel in Chingola located in a residential area with a good restaurant and a lively bar. It has a swimming pool, internet cafe, shops and an ATM machine and all rooms are air-conditioned.
An excellent choice for wedding parties, banqueting and conference facilities. The Hotel is only 1 km from the Championship Golf Course, Nchanga and an easy drive to the other excellent Copper belt Golf courses – Mufulira, Konkola and Chubuluma. Protea also has a Safari Lodge just outside Lusaka.
Sightseeing: It is possible to visit the open cast mine. One needs to get a permit from the mine office at the end of Fern Ave.
If you’re a golfing enthusiast, it said that Nchanga Golf course in Chingola is one of the most beautiful and well-kept courses in Africa. A must if you’re this far north is a visit to Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
