Lusaka National Park — Attraction in Lusaka Province

Lewanika Mall in Lusaka, Zambia, is a prominent shopping destination offering a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options. Here’s a detailed overview of its parking facilities and overall standards:

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🅿️ Parking Facilities

Availability and Capacity: The mall provides ample parking space to accommodate shoppers. However, during peak hours, especially on weekends and evenings, finding a parking spot can be challenging. One visitor noted, “Convenient, with lots of parking… unfortunately it’s a different story during peak hours when one wants to enter or exit the mall.” 

Security: While the mall is generally considered safe, there have been concerns about parking security during nighttime due to increased nightlife activities. A reviewer mentioned, “Night parking is becoming a challenge due to new nightlife activity. More security needs to be beefed up.” 

Accessibility: The parking area is designed to be accessible, catering to both standard vehicles and those requiring special accommodations.

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🏬 Mall Standards and Amenities

Cleanliness and Maintenance: Visitors frequently commend the mall for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. One patron described it as “Very neat and tidy.”  

Retail and Dining Options: Lewanika Mall hosts a variety of stores and eateries, including:  • Shoprite: A major supermarket offering a wide range of products.  • Roman’s Pizza: Known for its affordable and tasty pizzas, with a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 790 reviews.  • KFC: Praised for its quick service and clean environment, holding a 4.1 rating from 116 reviews.  • Pafriw Hardware: Offers a wide range of hardware products with a reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. 

Entertainment: The mall features entertainment options, including cinemas showcasing the latest films, providing visitors with various leisure activities. 

Operating Hours: Lewanika Mall operates daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, accommodating both early shoppers and evening visitors. 

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⭐ Overall Ratings • Yandex: 4.4 out of 5 based on 41 ratings. • Evendo: 4.3 out of 5, highlighting the mall as a vibrant shopping destination. 

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✅ Summary

Pros: • Ample parking space (though can be limited during peak times). • Clean and well-maintained facilities. • Diverse retail and dining options. • Entertainment venues available.

Cons: • Parking can be challenging during busy periods.  • Concerns about nighttime...

Exceeded expectations for such a recently opened park accessible from Lusaka (if you don't go there expecting to see lions, leopards or rhinos...) Ideal to go with the kids, but also for anyone looking for stuff to do/go easily within the capital, for a half-day program. For costs (as of January 2023): 10ZMW per car, paid at park entrance 30ZMW per person (intl resident) for entrance fees 600ZMW for 3pax (500ZMW for 2pax) safari tour on their safari car, unsure if there's a local price (1h+ tour with guide, driver and rain coats provided) 100ZMW per resident pax (15USD tourist / 50ZMW for locals) to get to the Wildlife Discovery Centre area (FCC8+4Q Lusaka) for the Elephant feeding @11h45AM. Worth it!!! Make sure to arrive by 11h30am so you can have a short guided tour around the Centre (from park entrance to the centre is only 1.5km/

Took a morning drive to the park, sadly didn't open at 6am as per their signage but returned later and got access. Gaining access via the Main LSMFEZ gate will require a K10 toll charge and for the park adults pay K30 and children pay K15. The road to the National Park is all tarred, making it great for even cyclists to ride all the way to the Park, the inner roads in the park are gravel, not bad I used a Sedan and made it fine save for a few roads that are in bad shape that you need to avoid (guidance can be sought at entry). The Elephant Nursery moved into the National Park and thats an extra activity you can get into, they have their own fee structure and timings for feeding the Elephants too if you want to enjoy that experience. The picnic area is nowhere near as nice as I would hope, in fact its just a few shelters and some chairs, dirty toilets and no actual picnic spots. The viewing tower is the main highlight there. Viewing more of the wildlife will require patience and tact but there are definitely a few animals you can spot. The signage within the park is scanty and could use some upgrading, be sure to go in good time to avoid...