A Journey Through Africa's Deepest & Oldest Lake​

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Zambia’s Tanganyika region. Explore the vibrant local culture, try your hand at fishing, or take a dip in the crystal-clear waters. Whether you’re seeking adventure or simply want to relax and soak up the beauty of nature or abundant wildlife, the Tanganyika region is the perfect destination for your next getaway. Book your trip today and discover why this hidden gem is one of Zambia’s best kept secrets

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Zambia’s Tanganyika region. Explore the vibrant local culture, try your hand at fishing, or take a dip in the crystal-clear waters. Whether you’re seeking adventure or simply want to relax and soak up the beauty of nature or abundant wildlife, the Tanganyika region is the perfect destination for your next getaway. Book your trip today and discover why this hidden gem is one of Zambia’s best kept secrets

About TATA

Tanganyika Abercorn Tourism Association (TATA) was formed to develop the tourism potential of the Northern Tourism Circuit (NTC), specifically Mbala, Mpulungu, Nsumbu and the vicinity of Lake Tanganyika. TATA seeks to become the link, and guide for business and tourism associates to develop and grow their endeavors to outside operators, institutions, and individuals.

Vision

A unique, differentiated and cutting-edge tourism destination that stimulates the development of related sectors within the region.

Mission

To serve as an enabler and catalyst for the socio-economic development of the region whilst identifying, restoring and preserving its unique endowments.

Value Statement

An organization led by a leadership that is committed to uplift the socio-economic conditions of its catchment area. Transformation will be attained through development of a bold vision, selfless and dedicated execution of the vision, collaborative work practices and a mindset that seeks to leverage complementarities and overlaps between sectors to ensure holistic sustainable development. The TATA membership and the community within which TATA operates are the core of TATA’s focus. Through the membership and community involvement TATA ensures that the needs of tourist visitors are met

Explore

Nsumbu National Park lies on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Zambia’s far north. A known protected area, Nsumbu remains a well developed game area with pristine natural habitats including the endangered Sumbu-Itigi forests that still provide critical habitat to mega herbivores. The park forms the eastern most protected area of the much wider Nsumbu -Mweru Ecosystem which links two of the great lakes of Africa, a significant area of Lake Tanganyika waters, one of most biologically diverse habitats on earth.

It is formerly known as Abercorn established in 1890. Its name was changed to Mbala District in 1968; the name was derived from a type of spotted bushbuck known as Imbala which was commonly found around Lake Chila.

Heritage and cultural Sites (please visit Heritage Sites and Tourist Attractions – Northern Provincial Administration) for a detailed write up on the sites.

  • Mbala Old Prison
  • Moto Moto Museum
  • Red Locust Control Building
  • Polish Refugee Cam site and Grave sites
  • Anglican Church
  • Zombe Fortification
  • Stevenson Road
  • Chief Tafuna Gravesite
  • Niamukolo Church

Mount Nsunzu is the highest mountain in Zambia and highest peak in Central and Southern Africa. The point makes a magnificent view of the surrounding areas including the neighbouring country of Tanzania.  Other mounts in the region are the Mbala Highlas, Kapembwa and The Plateau.

“The Giant Aquariam” Lake Tanganyika is not only the second deepest lake in the world but possibly the oldest. It has a unique fish fauna, which shows the most evolved species flock in the world together with the most complicated ecological and breeding interactions of any fish communities (including coral reefs).

Lake Chila has pristine scenery. The lake is also associated with the 1st world war of 1914-1918 where it is believed that the Germans threw their weapons (guns) in the lake most likely for fear that the Britons would have copied their technology. Some of the guns were retrieved and currently displayed at the local museum Moto Moto.

  1. Ukwalama: The Lungu people celebrate this ceremony at Walamo Traditional space which originally extended from Andreas fishing company and the current Gwenya Market along Lake Tanganyika shore. The ceremony is linked to the succession of Senior Chief Tafuna, by crossing the strip of water from the bank of Lake Tanganyika to Mbita island with the chief’s arms leaning on two boats (with the right arm resting on one boat and the lift arm resting on the left boat. While this is done, the chief’s body is partly submerged in water up to Mbita Island. Its is upon reaching Mbita Island that the Senior Chief Tafuna seeks permission from spiritual ancestors Kapembwa, Mbita and Namukale to rule over Lungu land (Mpu-u- lungu).

 

  1. Mutomolo Wanyimbwa: Mambwes and Lungu celebrate this ceremony. The ceremony is association with an Agricultural harvest season time. At the ceremony the Chiefs from both Mambwe land and Lungu land bless and taste the first fruits of an agricultural season, after which the rest of the subjects are free to eat the season’s firstling produce. The ceremony usually takes place between April to June each year. The fate of any family eating the firstlings of the season before the chiefs at Mutomolo, is that such a family risked suffering a lot of turbulent and calamities, which in the long run might spread to the community at large

This is the 12 highest waterfall in the world and Africa’s second highest fresh water body
free-falling or single-drop waterfalls, Kalambo Falls remains a powerful cataract with a depth of 221m. Other waterfalls are Ezi waterfalls in Kapoko / Mbete Village and the Lunzua.

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Phone: 260 962084163

Email: info@tanganyikatourism.com