Southern Sun Ridgeway

Lusaka


Deservedly popular with in-the-know expats and a coterie of international business and government types, the Southern Sun is a no-brainer for those seeking an affordable low-key, comfortable city-centre option. Rooms are tastefully done in muted tones. A quality restaurant, pub, small gym, large outdoor pool area and free wi-fi round out the offerings.

Conveniently on the premises are a Barclays Bank, plus offices for South African Airways and Proflight.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lusaka attractions

2. Lusaka National Museum

0.69 MILES

This big square box of a building resembling a Soviet-era Moscow ministry has upstairs galleries displaying exhibits on urban culture and Zambian history…

3. Freedom Statue

0.77 MILES

The Freedom Statue, around the corner from the Lusaka National Museum, is dedicated to freedom fighters and those who lost their lives in the struggle for…

4. Lusaka City Market

1.66 MILES

Fronted by the chaotic and congested eponymously named bus station, as well as a veritable Maginot Line of sidewalk vendors, reaching the entrance to the…

6. Wildlife Discovery Centre

6.38 MILES

On the southern outskirts of town is this elephant nursery set up by Game Rangers International (a Zambian conservationist NGO), which works with rescuing…

7. Munda Wanga Environmental Park

7.48 MILES

Munda Wanga Environmental Park is a rescue centre of sorts, with a variety of animals, including rarely seen pangolins and owls used for black magic. The…

8. Namwandwe Gallery

8.48 MILES

Featuring the impressive private collection of businessman and patron of the arts John Kapotwe, Namwandwe is hands-down the best in the country for…