Chipata is a town, nestling in picturesque hills. It is the Zambian border town with Malawi, the gateway to Luangwa valley, and the connection point, for transport to Lusaka.

Chipata is primarily a town which serves the local farming community. It is one of the best towns in Zambia showing the African way of life, which at this time is untouched by tourism.

Chipata offers good facillilities which include Barclays bank with an ATM which accepts visa, a well stocked Shoprite super market and a good sized local vegetable market.