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Zambia Food & Drink


Traditional Food

Zambian supermarkets of the new century are considerably well stocked with modern conveniences, even in some remote regions. All safari camps and luxury lodges offer top class cuisine.

Traditional Zambian dishes include bream (fish) caught from the Zambezi, Kafue and Luapula rivers; as well as tasty Nile perch, lake salmon and other freshwater fish from the vast waters of Lake Tanganyika.

Termites, caterpillars, fresh maize (known as dobe) and roasted maize or chiwaya cha kazinga are common condiments enjoyed at a traditional homestead.


Traditional Drinks

Chibuku beer brewed from maize is common. Easy drinking beer brewed commercially include Mosi, Rhino Lager and Ndola Supreme.

Zambian coffee is superb and can be bought at most retail outlets or departure lounges.