Welcome to Chifwema Arboretum!

We welcome visitors around the year! We host festivals, where visitors can enjoy face painting, local artists, mouthwatering food, and even a small playground. We also host speakers and guided tours for large groups. Because of our commitment to education, we are delighted to welcome 5th and 6th grade students to participate in our workshop series, suitable for both local and international classes.

Chifwema Arboretum provides a permanent space of nearly 30 acres of indigenous trees and shrubs, immersing locals and travelers alike into Zambia's botanical ecosystems. Throughout the lush trails snaking through the arboretum, many informational boards can be found, providing insight on topics ranging from the carbon cycle to seed dispersion. Additionally, many of our trees are labeled with QR codes, teaching visitors the unique traits of  the dozens of different species of indigenous trees.

Chifwema Arboretum is the perfect sanctuary to honor loved ones. In order to represent continual life, visitors may commission a memorial tree be planted in honor of the deceased. Alternatively, Chifwema can connect visitors with local artists to create a custom sculpture or  a bench. There are plenty of picnic spots in our peaceful memorial garden, providing a peaceful setting to enjoy a meal in the company of loved ones.