Freedom Statue Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours & Travel

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Freedom Statue- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Zambia; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 1 hours

The Freedom Statue, located in Lusaka, Zambia, commemorates the country's independence and honors those who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom. Erected in 1974 on the orders of President Kenneth Kaunda to mark Zambia's 10th anniversary of independence, the 12-foot statue was designed by British sculptor James Butler. It depicts a moment when freedom fighter Zanco Mpundu Mutembo broke his chains in front of 18 soldiers, defying an order to do so or face execution. The statue is featured on the Zambian kwacha and serves as a central symbol for Africa Day celebrations.

Operators offering tours in Zambia

Attractions in Lusaka

Lusaka National Park

3.6

Kalimba Reptile Park

4.4

Munda Wanga Environmental Park

Lusaka National Museum

4.2

Chilenje House 394

Wildlife Discovery Centre

4.6

37d Gallery

4.2

Presidential Burial Site

4.4

Reviews of Freedom Statue

Muhammad Ghaid

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-24

The best restaurant in lusaka this is number one They have a good service, delicious food and nice views I like this place Mashallah they have halal food Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
Turnwell Thebolo

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-06

A clean and soothing place to be. We all need some air once in a while and to remember our African culture.
Emmanuel NSHIMIYIMANA

5
Reviewed: 2022-10-29

It is a good area near the government complex in Lusaka and the Lusaka national museum.
Thomas Meyer

2
Reviewed: 2022-03-15

Found the statue a little disappointing. Apart from the fact that it is not really accessible, there is no real explanation of what it is about. The significance is consequently lost on people that don't already know its origin. Everything seems to be run down a little, and could need some TLC.
Elizabeth B.

5
Reviewed: 2018-05-15

The Freedom Statue is a worthy visit if you are in Zambia. Being that it’s located right near the National Museum I’d suggest making it part of a half-day trip. There are local buses that drop you off right in front of the statue and it’s also very near to the long-distance bus terminal so you could drop by the Statue on your way out of town to Vic Falls or anywhere else your traveling. Symbols of freedom in any country should be acknowledged in my opinion. So it was a nice pause to recognize that symbol in Zambia.