IS LUSAKA WORTH VISITING? - Exploring Zambia's Bustling Capital City! | 🇿🇲 🇿🇲

Welcome to Zambia's Capital!
My first day in Zambia took me around the small capital city of Lusaka. This city is by no means a hot tourist destination, but an ever-so-ordinary concrete jungle which is usually visited out of necessity, not choice. That said, I enjoyed my one day visit to this city, wandering its boulevards, meeting the locals, and enjoying access to shopping centers and developed-world amenities before beginning my train journey to Tanzania!
00:00 Intro
00:19 Morning at the Protea Hotel
02:17 Downtown Lusaka
03:57 TAZARA ticket office
04:17 Independence Avenue
04:49 Freedom Monument
05:44 Walking Independence Avenue
07:13 Intercontinental Lusaka
07:50 East Park Shopping
10:02 Minibus ride
10:52 Hilton Garden Inn & Protea Hotel
12:14 Outro
Vlog Number 2 | Africa | #Zambia #Lusaka | Filmed July 2019
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[@gy7694]

I visited Zambia from the UK for a month when I was 17 and it was a life changing experience. I'm looking at a chalk painting right now framed on my wall that I bought from a guy on the street in Lusaka. White water rafting the Zambezi was incredible! The locals we interacted with were very warm and friendly. Countries like Kenya and Morocco are probably the most recognised tourist destinations in Africa but exploring Zambia was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

[@DrifterDave]

It is definitely a country like no other! I only wish that I vlogged back in 2009 during my first visit to Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park, and the cities of Livingstone and Chipata. Definitely an amazing country!

[@medicineschool9393]

better than venezuela 😃

[@AbdulRehman-od3zt]

Plz vizit Pakistan

[@DrifterDave]

I would love to visit!

[@DrifterDave]

I visited Venezuela in 2008 when it was still relatively normal (but ultra-socialist). It was nothing like it is today. I don't think I'd ever go back, nor do I have any desire to see anything there apart from Angel Falls. Otherwise, Venezuela is as bad as they say. I'll leave it to the Drew Binsky's of the world to find good where not much exists - I'd rather just be honest.

[@mmathew3673]

Zambia is worth visiting . You will not find such friendly people like Zambians , any where. Expensive than other places . But a lot to see, Victoria falls, game reserves, open pit mines ............many . I have stayed 45 years in Zambia, I have nothing negative ! I miss Zambia & Zambians !

[@DrifterDave]

I agree! It's a beautiful country - one of the friendliest and most welcoming in Africa!

[@daniellantos26]

I visited so often that I ended up getting married in Zambia. The thing is when I am in Zambia it feels like my own country Romania. You should visit Livingstone and other cities too

[@DrifterDave]

Very cool! I have been to Livingstone and Chipata, but not on this journey. I was in Zambia ten years prior to this trip, but I didn't vlog back then so I don't have much video. I was mainly focused on photography back then 👍

[@ignitionrod]

As an african I would've loved to fell that free in Romania as well.

[@issadiawara38]

Coming through first time 🤗🤗

[@duanemichaelwehrer6905]

How are the women there? I would like to meet a Zambian woman. I think they are beautiful

[@muthuigabriel2442]

@@duanemichaelwehrer6905 very beautiful am a Kenyan and I met one ... They are so approachable and loving

[@Zedstudentpo]

I could have gladly shown you around ... Zambia is safe and people are friendly

[@DrifterDave]

I would have loved that! Without an audience at the time (this vlog was not yet live), this was more difficult to arrange! Thank you for the kind offer - and I agree that Zambia is one of the safest countries in the world and the people are wonderful! ❤🇿🇲

[@nolavout9094]

Drifter Dave, not the prettiest country in the world, but love it, Vic falls amazing tho

[@essamohmed7258]

I’m zambian/Indian and I hopefully will go there one day

[@sabrinabubnis6765]

I grew up here. My house was 55 kabulonga road. My school was AIS. My parents worked at the american embassy. My heart is there forever.

[@DrifterDave]

I'm glad that I was able to help you bring back those memories! Lusaka is a wonderful city. 😃

[@wowitsshit9734]

I am a conservative tea party republican. I love God, hate abortion. I grew up all over the world. Don't try to debate me. Oh and I'm a woman who hates feminism is that you?

[@wowitsshit9734]

@@DanielLamaswala oh another zambian not in zambia because he escaped the poverty to go to the USA.

[@Prince_Unknown1]

Sabrina Bubris...Ironically i grew up in that area too....left zambia a while ago and currently living in Monaco...plz hit me with with your whatsapp if you dont mind. Thanks

[@cristy0716]

@@wowitsshit9734 and?

[@freddyspizzaboy6754]

Ex pat from the UK here . I have been living in Zambia since 2013 and I love my life here in and around Lusaka.

[@DrifterDave]

Awesome! I'm glad you're loving Lusaka - it's a great city!

[@kevinmbuthia6019]

i just saw dedan kimathi road.. a great kenyan hero. thank you zambia for recognizing african heros.

[@DrifterDave]

This is definitely worth mentioning! 🙏

[@buramed497]

I lived in Zambia for the first 17 years of my life, great memories of it. I remembered the independence monument. I wish you spoke with some of the locals, Zambians are very friendly.

[@DrifterDave]

I wish I did too! I was so focused on getting my train ticket & leaving the city the next morning, I didn't take the time to meet anyone. After releasing this vlog, I have dozens of local contacts now, so I'll definitely visit with those locals the next time that I'm in town!

[@buramed497]

@@DrifterDave how are you so lucky to travel there so often?

[@DrifterDave]

I've only been twice - both times on greater tours of southern Africa. I am very lucky to have been able to visit!

[@user-jv4ic8rh4d]

I can atteat to the fact Zambians are very friendly and happy ppl. I married a beautiful sweet Zambian lady here in America. She has been such a wonderful mother and loving wife. He friends that live here are some of the best ppl ive known. Look forward to our trip and meet my family there.

[@DrifterDave]

Zambia is incredible!

[@algeriaforever1942]

Sometimes, the best place in a country is not its capital, I know that Zambia is a neighbor of Tanzania, a country known for its breathtaking landscapes and safaris. I am sure that there are a lot of things that the both countries shares together. All my love to Zambia and its people and thanks for sharing your experience.

[@DrifterDave]

Agreed! I visited Zambia ten years prior to this vlog, and had a great experience at the beautiful South Luangwa National Park and in Livingstone & Victoria Falls! The country has so much natural beauty. I definitely have enjoyed my travels in Zambia.

[@AbdulRehman-od3zt]

Plz vizit Pakistan

[@DrifterDave]

I would love to visit Pakistan!

[@ivywatts7176]

Thanks for sharing this, great video. I hope you enjoyed your stay and get to visit Zambia again. I miss it! 😔

[@DrifterDave]

You are welcome! I hope I get to visit again, too! 😎 🇿🇲

[@alexresce7535]

Zambia is generaly safe, I have visited Luzaka a couple of times, confortable city, well planned compared to other chaotic African capitals, but very boring, people are quite friendly and chilled.

[@DrifterDave]

I agree it's a very safe place! Not a lot to do, but it still maintains a certain appeal.👍

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing this video on Lusaka!

[@DrifterDave]

Glad you liked it! 😎

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

*I love the vibe of the city, as a part ethiopian I’ve only been to Ethiopia 2 times. I live in the west. I’d love to visit more African countries in the future, definitely Zambia one day.* 😍👌🏾

[@DrifterDave]

You should go! It's an incredible country and quite possibly the safest in all of Africa (along with Botswana!).

[@sabrinabubnis6765]

Nothing dicey about it. I was a 14 year old girl running through these streets. All over motor club area,jonnies club. Those were the days! I now live in america but I felt safer living in Lusaka then I do in the US

[@DrifterDave]

Yes, Lusaka is overwhelmingly safe and secure. There are certain parts where I felt less safe carrying around my expensive video equipment (around people who were clearly drunk or on drugs) but Zambia is an incredibly safe place. And I echo your sentiment - I also feel less safe in the USA than in Zambia! 😂

[@sabrinabubnis6765]

That was awesome of you. Thanks! When your in the embassy community, your assigned a sponsor. A sponsor is a fellow american embassy family that shows the new family to post around. We take them to get groceries and give them the tour of their new post. Well we were on our way back from showing the new family the school. We took a turn down leopards hill road to head back towards kabulonga. We didnt realize the president was coming down the road. There were people lined up the whole way to town waiting to catch a glimpse of him. Being american, we were instructed by the marines at the embassy never to stop our car for police or citizens. Basically dont pull over. So my mom was being waved to the side of the road to pull over, but because of the protocall for Americans my mom kept going. They finally blockaides the road with their bodies and she had to pull over. It ended with the new american family in the car, my brothers and sister of age 8 and below, and myself being surrounded with 5 M16s and my mother a pistol to her head over the glass. Needless to say, I'd say a gathering is the president coming. Definitely pull over

[@Prince_Unknown1]

@@sabrinabubnis6765 plz tell me more because i used to visit those scenes at times....

[@DrifterDave]

@@sabrinabubnis6765 I'm sorry I missed this story! That would be very stressful! Crazy story! :D

[@businessstudieswithsimatel6713]

Impressive work Dave, I really enjoyed the tour

[@DrifterDave]

Glad you enjoyed it 😎🙏

[@BrianGreco]

Great - I love the view of EastPark Mall!

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you! 😎

[@renamuchindu1586]

Love the commentary , though I do wish you'd seen and shown more of the museums , art galleries , lodges and resorts we have in Lusaka , there are so many ... Looking forward to your next vlog of your time here ❤️

[@DrifterDave]

That's good advice for next time! I was just in the area for a very short time to arrange my train ticket, and then had to leave in a hurry to catch the train. I was very jet-lagged, too, so I didn't feel like exploring much because I was so over tired. But, I will plan to return to Lusaka in the future and find a local guide to show me around!

[@timbuyoti1198]

Interesting fact about the freedom statue, it was modelled after a real person (forgot his name) who ACTUALLY broke the chains he was locked in. The British colonialists arrested him after a riot, and were goading and taunting him to break the chains if he wanted his freedom. He did and now he's a freedom statue

[@DrifterDave]

That’s incredible! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@patriciamalyango6892]

The way I love this country

[@DrifterDave]

Me too! 🇿🇲❤

[@issadiawara38]

First time Going to Zambia 🇿🇲 in 4 days mate thanks for sharing this with us it helps a lot 🤗

[@DrifterDave]

Have fun! I hope you have a great trip :)

[@issadiawara38]

@@DrifterDave thanks mate 🤗🤗🤗

[@potipharlupande6122]

Did you visit? How was your experience

[@hazelmatsika7005]

Zambia is beautiful...im from Zim....would love to visit one day

[@DrifterDave]

You should! Both Zambia and Zimbabwe are amazing countries 😎

[@nolavout9094]

Don't expect Zambia to be as pretty as Zim but well worth a visit

[@kulhemhlongo]

@Hazel matsika Me too I'd love to visit Lusaka maybe we should organise a tour after the pandemic

[@davidlungu446]

@@kulhemhlongo come .I will give you two nights stay at my house in 10 miles.so you can have the typical zambian experience

[@ianferguson4728]

Visited Zambia in 2011. Spent most of the 10 days in Chirundu. First thing I noticed was that everyone smiles. Lusaka was awesome on a Friday night. Lovely people. And a Zambian tot is big. So don't think you can drink. Zambians don't mess around. Loved the place.

[@DrifterDave]

I’m glad you had a great experience! Zambia is an amazing country 🙏

[@akatuksta]

😀😀😆😆Correct we do love our pint

[@Icureditwithmybrain]

Zambia has the lowest crime rate (even lower than the US) in Africa which is what brought me here.

[@DrifterDave]

I don’t doubt that for a minute, and I agree that it is one of the safest, if not the safest country in Africa. I would recommend a visit to Zambia to every traveller 👍

[@Godfrey..]

love my country now and forever wakanda forever.

[@DrifterDave]

It's good to be proud of your country!

[@wendyz4171]

Wonderful video! You make me wanna visit Zambia now.

[@DrifterDave]

You should! I'm glad you enjoyed the vlog 😎

[@Chilejoe_]

You are welcome

[@chillstudybeats1709]

There are so many parks and lodges pools are so beautiful 😊

[@DrifterDave]

I agree! It is a BEAUTIFUL country! I love AFRICA and Zambia! 🇿🇲😎

[@Charcmode]

People are definitely friendly. I’ve experienced it myself on my recent trip to Zambia.

[@DrifterDave]

Some of the friendliest people on Earth! 😎

[@mariojan6868]

Not so friendly in this video... calling him MZUNGU whiite boy and asking for his Iphone

[@DrifterDave]

I think they were just joking around 😂🙏

[@khadijascorner.]

@@DrifterDave You are right as they were just being themselves by joking around. Im originally Zambian and in Zambia and African in general, addressing someone as white (muzungu) or black is not considered offensive as Africans are brought up to be comfortable in their own skin tone and surely this only is considered offensive here in the western world where one learns to know what colour skin they are due to prejudice and discrimination surrounding us.

[@DrifterDave]

@@khadijascorner. I agree!

[@ningyen1444]

This video got me hooked, and now I’m determined to become a billionaire in just two years! 💪💰 I would love to visit Zambia

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you for watching!

[@RoyalAnarchist]

I like that someone has made a video specifically on Zambia

[@DrifterDave]

My pleasure!😎

[@LynnLeeTalks]

The iPhone never disappoints 😂. Still good footage

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you! I've since upgraded my iPhone, so here's hoping the new footage is a bit better!

[@heartstarottm9245]

GREAT VIDEO. THX

[@DrifterDave]

You’re very welcome 🙏

[@MD90ish]

My Zambia!!

[@DrifterDave]

Amazing country! 🇿🇲

[@umutesitracy9088]

Wawo Nice ,, welcome to Kampala Uganda 🇺🇬also.

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you! My vlogs of Jinja, Kampala, and Kabale Uganda will be posted in the coming weeks!

[@thegiven15]

Just saw this, Really amazing Vlog! Your channel actually has a huge growth potential!

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you so much! I hope that is true 😎 I'm not looking for fame and fortune, just to share my travels with those who are interested. Thank you for checking out my channel!

[@otsuspyre1841]

That huge growth potential is NOT benefitting Zambians. Wake up, The CCP treats Zambians like dogs, and that is not an overstatement. Black Zambians are being descriminated against in their own country. This narrative is BS. Wake up, Zambia. Wake up.

[@lifeofgmcanada]

Planning to open my company sales office in africa and working out which country best in all way....love your work & explaination about zambia....goodluck from oshawa ontario Canada🇨🇦🌹😘😍

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you for your kind words! All the best with the opening of your company office 😎

[@manyande8682]

I would recommend Zambia to anyone anytime - you’re assured of great return on your investment and it’s safe. A lot of foreign investors are coming to this country and soon it’ll be among the leading economies is Africa.

[@DrifterDave]

I completely agree

[@real1mafia]

my country 🇿🇲⚡️

[@DrifterDave]

A very beautiful country!!

[@LilacGlo]

Interesting to see my beautiful country Zambia through your eyes . Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍

[@DrifterDave]

My pleasure 😊

[@LilacGlo]

Drifter Dave you’re welcome 🙏🥰

[@otsuspyre1841]

Your seeing your country through Rose colored glasses, but that doesn't take away the tragedy that is unfolding in your great country. Zambia has been recolonized. Wake up.

[@LilacGlo]

Daniel Lamaswala thanks! Sure will check it out once you upload it. Do keep in touch 👍🏽

[@glenncater1]

you are beautiful

[@sitabarry7739]

Clean city Go lusaka

[@DrifterDave]

Yes, it is one of Africa's cleanest cities! A lot of beautiful green space too!

[@rebeccaontario11]

Zambian here!new sub

[@DrifterDave]

Thanks for subbing! 😎

[@evoraevora5870]

Wow Zambia is more beautifull than many country of Europe like Paris here,

[@DrifterDave]

I'm glad you see the beauty of the country! 🙏

[@eddienyambe5046]

First of all...East Africa bro!!!!

[@DrifterDave]

I know Zambia isn't part of East Africa, but the overall trip in this series was East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Djibouti)....Zambia was just my launching off point for this trip. Sorry for any confusion!

[@mexhackhermstone1714]

Beautiful city much love from Nairobi Kenya

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you for watching! 😎

[@kennedychanda9961]

Hi guys your city is more beautiful than ours, I love the way it looks. Nairobi town is well planned I tell you and its bigger than our own town in size, looking forward to see our town on another level.

[@DrifterDave]

I hope you get the chance to visit Lusaka!

[@APerson-gl4hs]

I felt like I got a personal tour guide of Lusaka. Thanks.

[@DrifterDave]

Glad to hear that!😎

[@charlesdaka4604]

Just hit me up when you in Zambia [e-mail]

[@culturepocast]

He didn't even show you anything..

[@BuyeriteTech]

I have been stayed there for 5 years, most people are friendly and nice

[@DrifterDave]

They are very friendly! 😎

[@anastasiachaloba3160]

Represented us well though it was too short. Do another video for livingstone and siavonga

[@DrifterDave]

When I'm back in Zambia, I'll definitely do that!

[@franklinlindunda9033]

you will need someone to guide you around our country, u literally viewed less than 1 percent of the city🤦

[@DrifterDave]

Yes, I agree that I didn’t see much on my short visit around the city. I felt too jet lagged after the 30-hour flight to explore too hard, and was focused on arranging the rail journey and my days beyond. I plan to return to Lusaka and give the city a closer look in the coming years 👍

[@misheckwams9748]

Population of Lusaka is about 4.5 million people not 1.5 million..

[@DrifterDave]

4.5 million in the metro area, I believe 👍 I sourced my information from a Google search (which returns 1.7 million), but this is probably reflective of only the city proper, and not surrounding area.

[@bombshell8876]

It can't be 4.5 million , it would have been gazetted as one of the Africa's most populous cities , but I took the chance of googling , and I find the population is 2.7 million , which is a lot but not close to 4.5

[@seydoutraore2867]

Bro look at the traffic jam. This city can't be more than 2 millions people. Come to see Dakar traffic jam(3 millions) or Abidjan (5 millions)

[@toivothomas9817]

Great video! Visiting Zambia for the first time. However, Pick n Pay is Namibian!

[@DrifterDave]

Thanks for clarifying - I've seen them mostly in South Africa! I hope your visit to Zambia goes well!

[@dinolspoonkaevibes8474]

The next time you come, try visit Katete District of the eastern province and Watch Kulamba Ceremony it the best ceremony in the whole country that gets the attention of the whole country. its every year August.

[@DrifterDave]

I hope I'll get another chance to check it out!

[@aaron20ish]

Wanna live there, beautifull place

[@DrifterDave]

It's a lovely city!

[@mayahills9575]

Proudly Zambian I love my country In Lusaka is where home Am free to tour you around Zambia

[@DrifterDave]

If I'm ever back in Lusaka, I will reach out! Zambia is a beautiful country - one of my top ten in Africa 🙏

[@phiniasdonald2414]

Give me your number...am planning to visit

[@anthonymanderson7671]

Thanks for visiting my country 🇿🇲 You're welcome at anytime.

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you!! I’ll be back 😎🇿🇲

[@anthonymanderson7671]

@@DrifterDave you're welcome 😊 👍🏾

[@theKhumbaguy]

Interesting your tour around Lusaka. The building you stood under, opposite FINDECO house is where I work. Welcome and hope you enjoyed your time here.

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

Hello, enjoyed your kafue vid recently 😁

[@theKhumbaguy]

@@michelod.i.y.5202 Oh thanks. 😁😁

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you for watching! 😎

[@thatbaldgamer88]

Great people, very friendly. Not sketchy at all, they were just curious. You noticed them staring because they were just trying to figure you out, the more comfortable you become, the less you’ll feel that way.

[@DrifterDave]

That's totally fair. I had a bad experience being mugged on the streets of Durban, South Africa about 9 years prior, so I was definitely on edge, but I became comfortable fairly quickly afterwards. This was the first day of a month-long trip across East Africa. I experienced absolutely no safety problems in all of Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, or Djibouti (apart from corrupt police).

[@steveroger3669]

Amazing channel

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you so much 😀

[@steveroger3669]

@@DanielLamaswala i fly maybe next year to Lusaka

[@steveroger3669]

@@DanielLamaswala yes my friend

[@ashleygoordin2527]

Beautiful

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you! Cheers! 😎

[@aaronsimukonda9970]

Fair Report

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you!

[@msafirisaidiphd6723]

Likes Zambia from Tanzania 🇹🇿🇿🇲

[@DrifterDave]

🙏🙏🙏🥳

[@landwekanyanta9203]

I love my city Lusaka

[@DrifterDave]

I love it too!

[@zedafrovibez2960]

Zambia is interesting place to live and visit

[@DrifterDave]

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[@coachrabyonda]

Thank you for visiting zambia

[@DrifterDave]

You are most welcome!

[@coachrabyonda]

@@DrifterDave You are most welcome to Zambia. You should visit Zambia again.

[@catherinechola8316]

Iam a real Zambian woman born in Zambia 🇿🇲 and growing in Zambia .I love my country peaceful nationa.

[@DrifterDave]

Beautiful country!

[@sabrinabubnis6765]

Also there is so much more to see. Not of the inner city. Where there is such a diverse group of people. White black Asian Indian. The best indian restaurant I've ever eaten at. Muskraat....I dont know if it's still there. But that was my place! And raphsodys.

[@DrifterDave]

I would love to return to Lusaka after COVID dies down and give the city the time it deserves! I agree with you, I didn't get to see very much in the time I had!

[@ExplanationNext]

Nice commentary!

[@DrifterDave]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ExplanationNext]

@@DrifterDaveSure did. Was really interesting to see my country from a tourist's perspective. Are you Canadian?

[@DrifterDave]

Tilus Newman I sure am! Thank you for checking out my vlog! 😎👍

[@ExplanationNext]

@@DrifterDave Sweet. I am actually living in NS Canada right now. Perhaps you should give me a tour someday! Haha.

[@DrifterDave]

I live in Calgary, Alberta! Let me know if you are ever in the area - take care!

[@gerard518]

I bet there are some real hidden gems in this neck of the woods. I love visiting locations that are off the beaten track. Sitting in the airport at Dubai waiting for a connecting flight and saw "Lusaka" spring up on the departures board hence how I ended up here. Thanks for the nice video 👍

[@DrifterDave]

It’s well worth a visit, and a great launching off point for visiting Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park, or the Lower Zambezi. Definitely one of Africa’s most pleasant capitals! Thanks for watching 😎

[@daniellecobb6001]

All I think about is the food when I see a traveling documentary lol

[@DrifterDave]

I should probably film the food more often (must be too focused on eating it!) 😎

[@cabelly27]

I spend a lot of time in Zambia my family is from there and shame you did not see more. Lusaka is like any city in the world its a mix of good and bad but Zambians are great people and friendly. There is a lot of hidden gems and places to go but you need people to direct you on places to visit and eat great local food. Next time take up some of the KZbinrs from there to show you around you will have a great time and never forget it.

[@DrifterDave]

That's good advice! I had to leave Lusaka in a hurry to catch the train to Dar es Salaam, and was quite jet-lagged, so I didn't explore as much as I should have! Next time 😎

[@kristalhilaire279]

I love your commentary.

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you!

[@damianmcdonagh7908]

Great video, many thanks for posting. I've previously been to Dakar in Senegal and Cape Town in South Africa. Next up is Namibia. Where were you mugged in South Africa? Parts of Johannesburg are highly dangerous.

[@DrifterDave]

Namibia is incredible! I was mugged on Point Road in Durban, in broad daylight, right next to a KFC restaurant. There were about 50 onlookers who did nothing. I managed to fight the three young men (about age 21) off as they tried to pin me down to steal my wallet and camera. A few punches and kicks to the face sent them running. One was arrested. Thankfully, they didn't have any weapons and were high out of their minds when they attacked, so it could have been much worse. Crazy experience!

[@britjj5126]

@@DrifterDave That’s insane and so sorry you had that terrible experience 😞 I often hear how dangerous it is so it’s disturbing to hear someone who has first hand experienced it. Glad you made it out in one piece but not an experience you will quickly forget unfortunately 🍃

[@DrifterDave]

It was a very harrowing experience! I'm glad I made it out alive. South Africa could be so much more than it is, if they could only get their street crime under control. It's a shame.

[@yavwamulwanda8603]

I'm from Zambia 🇿🇲❤️

[@DrifterDave]

You’re very lucky!!! I still dream of my visit to South Luangwa National Park back in 2009. I definitely hope to return to Zambia someday soon 👍

[@LomasLifestyle]

Lovely vlog. Zambia is southern Central Africa though.

[@DrifterDave]

Yes, the only reason it’s included in the “East Africa Vlog” is because it was the launching point for the railway trip to East Africa. 28 of the 30 episodes in the series are actually in East Africa (my focus for this particular trip).

[@chandrusahijwani1095]

God bless Africa

[@DrifterDave]

🙏🙏

[@Ray-ji4hm]

Seems like you were here on a public holiday. Only times Lusaka is that quiet lol. Maybe try an Airbnb in one of the neighbourhoods next time for a more "homey" feel to your visit 🙂

[@DrifterDave]

That could very well be! And I would 100% use private accommodation, but won't be supporting AirBNB. They burned millions of vloggers by pulling their affiliate program without warning, leaving us advertising their site, not realizing we weren't receiving any referral credit for those ads. Great product, but a horrible company.

[@landenbubnis3536]

It's safe at night too...14,white went to the American school and manda Hill was the place to be.

[@DrifterDave]

Yes, it's a very safe city!

[@gasaliolivier2116]

That's true Zambia city.

[@DrifterDave]

Excellent city 👍 I can’t wait to return and see more of it

[@sedbreaksthebed]

Great video! Did you have to get a visa in order go enter Zambia?

[@DrifterDave]

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa. As a Canadian, I paid $50 USD for a tourist visa, issued on arrival at Lusaka International Airport. Check the following link for info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Zambia

[@ThanaPhaPloen]

Good job

[@DrifterDave]

Thanks! 🙏

[@EvansBotha-lo5kx]

Zambia is rich❤❤❤🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@DrifterDave]

Yes!

[@norahafanaza4771]

I literally met u in unalaskaaaa

[@DrifterDave]

Thanks for having me!

[@bwalechitebeta3319]

@6:25 you did well to avoid the crowd

[@DrifterDave]

I thought so too! Any ideas what the commotion was about?

[@bwalechitebeta3319]

@@DrifterDave not sure when you passed but that's the supreme Courts ground and if it was mid 2021 then most likely it was the then opposition party there and 2 people got killed there by stray bullets

[@DrifterDave]

It was in July 2019!

[@aurarahma4805]

Greatings from jakarta,indonesia

[@DrifterDave]

Greetings! 🇮🇩

[@Oriundecineva]

România- Lusaka 👐 👐

[@DrifterDave]

It's a beautiful city! 🇿🇲

[@Oriundecineva]

@@DrifterDave Amazing documentary ! Greetings from Romania !✋✋

[@ernestmwape]

Im happy u enjoyed yo stay. I cannt say the same thing about my experience transiting through Schippo airport in Netherlands - i was searched twice b4 i checked into the airport hotel. It was inhospitable shameful behaviour becoz i was singled out - the only black passenger

[@DrifterDave]

I'm so sorry that this happened to you. Prejudice and discrimination are still alive and well in many parts of the world. What you describe is definitely shameful and unfair behavior 😕

[@pratikkumar9927]

how was your train journey to tanzania was it safe and how was the experience thanks

[@DrifterDave]

Check out my vlog of the train trip! kzbin.info/www/bejne/noutZ5d9fbeoaNk

[@rebeccaontario11]

What camera do you use?

[@DrifterDave]

These vlogs were filmed on a Canon SL2 DSLR with a Sigma 18-250 mm lens and Rode VideoMicro or on my iPhone 7 (depending on how feasible it was to film with the big rig). If you're interested in tech specs on a video to video basis, I list this info in the description of each video! Thank you for your question!

[@jacksonbanda4869]

Yes why not its worth it

[@DrifterDave]

I agree! 😎

[@AudreyKatherine]

“Communication has been a bit of a challenge here, the locals know a bit of English” 😂😂I find that very funny considering I have been in Lusaka the past year and that is far from the truth.

[@DrifterDave]

It’s interesting how different people’s experiences can be! I found that those who worked in the tourist industry were comfortable communicating in English, but only basic English was spoken by those that I interacted without outside of those industries. I hope you’re enjoying Zambia!!

[@marttiereeds3494]

@@DrifterDave I think for those less fortunate and without adequate formal education limited spoken English is to be expected, the key is to adapt and to practice listening to English from speakers with very little English so as to pick out expressions, also a little more patience may provide a lot more confidence from the speaker as potentially they feel self conscious speaking to a white man, while not feeling competent enough to Express themselves fully in English, in my job, I interact with a lot of nationalities from non English speaking countries, I've learnt to focus on key words in order to understand and occasionally gesturing or signing to be understood better, giving them more time to compose themselves and speak has been quite useful too, it does help and can provide sufficient information

[@DrifterDave]

Very good tips, thank you! I will remember this when I am in the area in the future. Zambia is an incredible country.

[@Inny_]

Iyeh!! Ineh I only know English and I have lived in Zambia my whole life... So I don't understand how English is a challenge.... Its literally our official language..

[@DrifterDave]

@@Inny_ Maybe those I spoke to just didn’t understand my Canadian dialect? I wasn’t able to communicate easily, but I didn’t stay in Zambia longer than 2 days, so my interactions were limited.

[@josephedwardsmfungwe8983]

You needed a proper tour, you didn't go far 😂

[@DrifterDave]

Yes, my time here was very limited (and I was very jet-lagged 😂😂). I will be back!!!

[@stellamtega4804]

Enjoyed your video I was just looking for data about Zambia that could help me in my research for business opportunities around Zambia any phone numbers of the locals that helped you out?Was it a good city for business?Cheers from Tanzania for the good video

[@DrifterDave]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! It seemed like a city that was prospering with a lot of potential! I did meet a few locals but I'd have to look up their information - email me! And don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more videos from East Africa!😀

[@jamiemilumbe7110]

What would you like to know Stella?

[@stellamtega4804]

@@DrifterDave Thank you,let me email you. It was actually the first thing i did to subscribe 😀

[@stellamtega4804]

@@jamiemilumbe7110 everything about Zambia the culture ,the language ,the business opportunities and investments growth rate hahaha 😀

[@butterfly9274]

Just visit the place yourself and judge for yourself

[@yb8356]

My house is literally there in that area

[@DrifterDave]

Very cool! 😎

[@mymanchannel97]

I'm planning to visit there

[@briankbanda2534]

when you come again contact me i take you to more nice places,

[@DrifterDave]

Sounds good, please send me an email with your contact details!

[@DrifterDave]

Thank you for the contact details! I will be in touch next time I am in Lusaka (I have chosen to not publish your details here, so you do not receive SPAM) 😃

[@peacepromisechinedu]

Can I have your WhatsApp phone number, am planning to come over there next year, please

[@briankbanda2534]

@@peacepromisechinedu [e-mail] email me

[@briankbanda2534]

@@NN-ft8jj in chainstores or supermarkets groceries and foodstuffs are on the high side, alternative cheaper sources are in wholesale shops or local markets. the cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka is about 10,000 kwacha monthly or around $500. please subscribe to my channel for videos like this.

[@t.k313]

I was in zambian in 2015 Peoples are not friendly😎 Big up to zim peoples they are so nice😚

[@DrifterDave]

I found them equally friendly! But I'm sorry to hear that you had a bad experience :/

[@t.k313]

@@DrifterDave its ok Thank you

[@renamuchindu1586]

Damn , how ? I'm sorry about that , most of us are .

[@t.k313]

@@renamuchindu1586 peoples were so mean to me

[@renamuchindu1586]

@@t.k313 Hmm... I wonder why... Maybe where you are from or what you were doing here caused that ? Not that it's right for anyone to treat you any differently , but I believe there was a reason you got such treatment . Some people do not treat certain nationalities / professions here with much respect , even though it really rare

[@smiley_face3]

My sister is from Zambia :DD

[@DrifterDave]

Your sister is lucky!

[@wnalikka]

the first moment i saw Lusaka i saw Paused development.

[@DrifterDave]

What do you figure is holding it back?

[@wnalikka]

@@DrifterDave that's a long multi faceted answer that cant receive fair treatment in a mere 30 second KZbin reply. But it is endemic in many former protectorates and colonies around the world.

[@DrifterDave]

Fair enough! Would love to hear your thoughts on it sometime.

[@GrixxlyStrength]

*only a harvey tile roof can give you lasting happiness*

[@DrifterDave]

If only more people knew! 😂

[@renamuchindu1586]

😂Harvey tiles tells it like it is , I always love seeing their ads "A roof without Harvey tiles is like a baby without a nappy ; there will be leaks "

[@DrifterDave]

Lol that's awesome!

[@deckiemoneyguide]

In Zambia you can walk freely without any fear or racism

[@DrifterDave]

I agree, it is a very safe and pleasant country!

[@culturepocast]

Zambia is very safe.. You didn't even see half of Lusaka

[@DrifterDave]

I didn’t attempt to see much of Lusaka - I was jet lagged and was only there to buy the ticket for the train to Dar. Just a brief visit around the city centre. And I’m in agreement that Lusaka is one of the safest capitals in Africa 👍

[@leonpetertv]

😅😅💕💕💕💕

[@DrifterDave]

😎👍