ndola
About
Ndola District is a district of Zambia, located in Copperbelt Province. The capital lies at Ndola. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 374,757 people.Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia and third in terms of size and population, with a population of 475,194 (2010 census provisional), after the capital, Lusaka, and Kitwe, and the second largest in terms of infrastructure development. It is the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt, Zambia''s copper-mining region, and capital of Copperbelt Province. It lies just 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border with DR Congo. It is also home to Zambia''s first modern stadium, the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
History of Ndola
Today Ndola is a major business hub with an international airport, oil refinery, and a thriving trade sector that serves the entire Copperbelt region.
Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial
Moving memorial marking the site of the 1961 UN Secretary-General's fatal plane crash
Copperbelt Energy Corporation
The power backbone of the region, with an interesting corporate museum
What To Eat in Ndola
Nshima & Beef Stew
The Copperbelt's hearty version of the national dish — a must try at any local eatery
Ndola's best-known hotel restaurant serving grills and Zambian specialties in a comfortable setting
Quick snacks and light meals at the popular Choppies supermarket food section
Modern mall with a variety of fast food and restaurant options for every budget
Where to Stay
- Mid-range
Savoy Hotel
A Ndola institution. Comfortable rooms, restaurant and bar in the city centre.
- Mid-range
Edinburgh Hotel
Business-friendly hotel with good facilities and a well-regarded restaurant.
- Mid-range
Protea Hotel Ndola
Reliable Marriott brand hotel with pool and conference facilities. Good for business travellers.
What To Do in Ndola
Dag Hammarskjöld Memorial
Visit the thoughtful memorial on the outskirts of town marking the 1961 UN plane crash site.
Ndola Golf Club
One of Zambia's premier golf courses — enjoy a round in a well-maintained setting.
Itawa Dam
Peaceful recreational lake popular with joggers and families at weekends. Great for a morning walk.
Largest mall in the Copperbelt with cinemas, shops and restaurants.
Essentials nearby
Savoy Hotel Restaurant
restaurant
Mukuba Mall
shopping mall
Millenium Lodge
hotel
Food truck
restaurant
Northern Command Military Hospital
hospital
Plot 8175 Dag Hammaskjoeld Drive, Itawa, Ndola
Montel boarding house
lodge
KTs
restaurant
Lubuto Clinic
clinic
Chilombo Home
camp site
Hungary Lion
restaurant
Chisokone Road
People's Lodge
lodge
13 Kenya Road
Edinburgh Hotel
hotel
What You Need to Know
Getting There
Ndola has an international airport with domestic connections. By bus from Lusaka it's about 5–6 hours on the Great North Road.
Climate
Moderate Copperbelt climate. May–August is cool and dry. The rainy season (Nov–Mar) brings warm afternoons with afternoon showers.
Places to visit
Comments (2)
Been to ndola? Share your experience.
- SSofia5/8/2026
We took the kids here and they absolutely loved it.
- JJames5/15/2026
Just added this to my bucket list. Thanks for the info 🙏