Mpulungu Central, Mpulungu
Mpulungu is Zambia’s lakeside port town with strong fishing, tourism and cross-border trade. Its waterfront homes and growing amenities make it attractive for investors and lifestyle buyers.
📍 MPULUNGU AREA PROFILE – NORTHERN PROVINCE
Mpulungu is Zambia’s only port town on Lake Tanganyika, known for fishing, tourism, cross-border trade and scenic lakeside living. It serves as a gateway to Tanzania, Burundi and the DRC.
Key Residential Areas
- Mpulungu Town Centre – lively commercial and residential area
- Harbour & Lakeside Zones – popular for tourism and lifestyle homes
- Chituta & Hilltop Communities – expanding suburban neighbourhoods
- Rural Lakeshore Villages – lifestyle and fishing communities
Amenities & Facilities
- Mpulungu District Hospital
- Fisheries training institutes
- Markets, shops & fish-processing facilities
- Lake port with passenger and cargo services
Economy & Development
- Fishing and fish processing
- Cross-border shipping and trade
- Tourism: lodges, boating and lake excursions
- Growing residential development on the hillsides
Attractions
Lifestyle & Attractions
- Lake Tanganyika – beaches, boating, resorts
- Waterfalls near Mbala and the escarpment
- Scenic lakeshore views and cool breezes