Mpulungu

Set at the southern edge of the deepest lake in Africa, Mpulungu is a vibrant lakeside town and bustling fishing hub in Zambia's Northern Province. Fishing reigns as a pivotal industry, with Lake Tanganyika and the Lufubu River teeming with resources, attracting sport fishing enthusiasts seeking catches like the goliath tigerfish and Nile perch. Serving as landlocked Zambia's sole international port, Mpulungu is the departure point for the historic MV Liemba ferry, connecting Zambia to destinations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Burundi. Accommodation options abound, catering to diverse preferences, while nearby attractions, notably the awe-inspiring Kalambo Falls, Africa's second-highest waterfall and an archaeological treasure trove, with evidence of human habitation dating back millennia. Crocodiles typically inhabit most of the shoreline, except for the vicinity of Mpulungu, so swimming in the lake in this area is particularly enjoyable.