Mpulungu

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Aquatic. Remote. Rewarding

At Zambia’s only port town on Lake Tanganyika, Mpulungu is a remote but rewarding destination for event organisers seeking water-based immersion, slow travel, and authenticity. It’s well suited to environmental education programmes, youth camps, creative retreats, and lake-based cultural exchanges.

The lakefront, with its fishing villages, traditional canoe regattas, and biodiverse waters, provides a rich setting for intimate events. Small lodges like Lake Tanganyika Lodge and Nkupi Lodge offer basic accommodation with meeting verandas, gardens, and access to boat excursions. Events often include lakeside worship, group journaling sessions, or aquatic team-building activities.

Mpulungu’s remoteness adds both challenge and charm. Power cuts are common, and mobile service can be patchy, but the reward is complete focus and immersion. Event guests disconnect from noise and reconnect with water, community, and purpose.

It’s also a prime spot for cross-border collaborations, as ferries link Mpulungu with Tanzania and the DRC. This makes it a unique launch point for multi-country NGO gatherings or cultural caravans. For those seeking Zambia’s version of a lake retreat—with heart and history—Mpulungu is a gem.

Suggested Venues : Lake Tanganyika Lodge, Nkupi Lodge