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Mazhandu Family Bus Service

Lusaka

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Mazhandu Family Bus Services is one of Zambia’s most established and reliable bus operators, running daily services across the country and into neighboring Namibia & Botswana. Known for affordable fares, honest service, and extensive route coverage, Mazhandu operates both Standard and Business Class coaches with free drinks and muffins on longer routes. With buses every 3 hours on major routes, they connect Lusaka to Copperbelt, Southern, Western, and Northwestern Provinces, plus Katima Mulilo and Kazungula [Botswana border]. No advance booking needed — just show up or call a day before.[Namibia]

Routes & Destinations
Domestic: Lusaka ↔️ Livingstone ↔️ Choma ↔️ Monze ↔️ Mazabuka | Lusaka ↔️ Kabwe ↔️ Kapiri ↔️ Ndola ↔️ Kitwe ↔️ Chingola ↔️ Chililabombwe | Lusaka ↔️ Solwezi | Lusaka ↔️ Mongu
Cross-Border: Lusaka ↔️ Katima Mulilo | Lusaka ↔️ Kazungula [Botswana border] | Kazungula ↔️ Livingstone
Coverage: 10+ scheduled routes from 358km to 1109km[Namibia]

Fleet: Standard & Business Class coaches
Service: Free drink + muffin on long routes, honest & reliable service, buses every 3 hours on major routes
Booking: Buy tickets day before at terminal or via phone | Online: www.mazhandu.com
Fares: From ZK150 | Livingstone-Lusaka ~ZK300-324 [$9-10] | Kazungula-Livingstone $5

Terminals & Amenities
Lusaka Intercity: Dedan Kimathi Rd, Kamwala. Main ticketing office
Livingstone Terminal: Own terminal in Livingstone
Chililabombwe: Chitimukulu — 24 hours
Other Stops: Choma, Monze, Mazabuka, Solwezi, Katima Mulilo

Schedule & Pricing [Sample Routes]
Lusaka → Livingstone: 06:00 daily | ∼7 hrs | ZK300-324 | Business Class ZK350
Lusaka → Solwezi: 06:00 daily | 10hrs 38mins | ZK300
Lusaka → Kitwe: 06:00 daily | ∼6hrs 40mins | ZK386
Lusaka → Katima Mulilo: Every 3 hours | 10hrs 10mins | $49
Kazungula → Livingstone: Every 3 hours | 1hr 13mins | $5
Choma → Monze: Every 3 hours | 1hr 28mins | $7

Ideal For
Budget intercity travel, Copperbelt routes, Southern Province trips, cross-border to Namibia/Botswana, student travel, backpackers, no-frills reliable transport

Price Range
$ - Most affordable | ZK150-ZK386 domestic | $5-$49 cross-border

Travel Highlights
Why Choose Mazhandu: Most reliable/honest service on Livingstone route, extensive network, buses every 3 hours, free refreshments, Business Class available, no advance booking needed
Booking Tip: Call day before or buy at terminal. For Livingstone route, avoid Kamwala — go direct to Mazhandu terminal
Website: www.mazhandu.com for online booking

Intercity Bus Terminus, Dedan Kimathi Road, Kamwala, Lusaka 10101, Zambia

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