See this location as part of Northern Zambia Safari Circuit—where it sits on the route, how the Journey reaches it, and what comes next.
Place / visit
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562.7 km on Lusaka to North Luangwa by air
The measured point where this Journey reaches or leaves the shared Across route.
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0 km on North Luangwa to Mpika
The measured point where this Journey reaches or leaves the shared Across route.
This stop on the JourneyThe current stop is gold. Adjacent stops and the route into or away from it provide context.
Route context
Arriving and continuing
These details belong to this Journey. They describe the path through North Luangwa National Park, not the destination in general.
Arriving from
Lusaka
Flight · about 120 minutes
Service must be requested or arranged.
Use an arranged light-air transfer into North Luangwa. The operating airstrip, intermediate stops, and schedule depend on the confirmed Safari plan.
Lusaka to North Luangwa by air0 → 562.7 km · 562.7 kmIndicative charter-flight path from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mwaleshi Airstrip in North Luangwa. The actual routing and operating schedule depend on the arranged Safari flight.
Continuing to
Mpika
Car · about 360 minutes
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Follow the remote western park route through Mano Gate to the Great North Road. This stage is strongly seasonal and can take much longer after difficult conditions.
North Luangwa to Mpika0 → 163.4 km · 163.4 kmOSRM-routed OpenStreetMap road and track geometry.
At this stop
Allow several nights for guided walking, game drives, and remote Luangwa Valley conditions.