Nachikufu Cave
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This fascinating cave is packed with prehistoric rock art and Stone Age tools.

šŸ“œ Natural cave complex in Mpika, Zambia.
šŸ” Features prehistoric rock art and Stone Age tools. Excavations reveal human habitation dating back 15,000 to 20,000 years, featuring Zambia's best Stone Age sequence (Nachikufan I, II, and III). The cave also served as a hiding place for the Bisa and Lala people during pre-colonial raids.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Explore a long history of human habitation (15,000-20,000 years ago)
šŸŽØ See unique rock paintings, including Zambia's only black rock paintings
šŸ–¼ļø View displays of drawings and excavated artifacts
šŸžļø Enjoy excellent vantage points of the beautiful surrounding landscape

Why Avoid

šŸŽØ Many rock paintings are faded and difficult to see

Tips

šŸ”‘ Caretaker has the key to open the gate; phone number posted on sign if he's not present
ā˜€ļø Accessible during daylight hours

šŸ…æļø Parking Available at the site

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