Luangwa, Zambia local people will take visitors across in small boats. The town's location is strategically important. The Luangwa forms Zambia's border with Mozambique and the Zambezi forms its border with Zimbabwe. In the Zimbabwe-Rhodesia War, the Mozambican War of Independence and Mozambican Civil War it was the scene of guerrilla activity. Zambia's practical support for nationalist guerrillas led to some incursions into its territory by Rhodesian and Portuguese forces in pursuit of them. Luangwa District is far from the famous Luangwa national parks, but includes specatacular scenery and wildlife of its own. The Lower Zambezi National Park west of the town
Indians in Zimbabwe Indians in Zimbabwe The Indian presence in what is now Zimbabwe dates back to 1890, when Indian plantation workers in South Africa crossed the border into Southern Rhodesia. Their further immigration were restricted in 1924 when the colony became a self-governing colony of the United Kingdom. The restrictions remained in force until the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980. Similar to Black Zimbabweans, Indian Zimbabweans also faced discrimination during colonial rule. Although, most stayed out of active politics, some Indian Zimbabweans discretely channeled funds to anti-colonial movements. Many Indian Zimbabweans emigrated to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, as well as Australia and