Samfya
Samfya sits on the longest well-defined stretch of Lake Bangweulu's shore in Zambia's Luapula Province, giving the town access to white sandy beaches used for swimming and recreation — though crocodiles are present in the lake. It serves as a departure point for boat transport to islands and other parts of the lake, and hosts the Kwanga Festival of the Ngumbo people each October. Guesthouses, fishing activity, and local markets round out what the town offers.
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- Population51,309
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 32 km20 mi
Nearest airports
Samfya: quick answers
Where is Samfya?
Samfya is in Zambia.
How do you get to Samfya?
The nearest airport is Mansa (MNS), about 2 hr 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Samfya?
The warmest month is October, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is December, with about 329 mm13.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)