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.
Service stop
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163.4 km on North Luangwa to Mpika
The measured point where this Journey reaches or leaves the shared Across route.
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0 km on Mpika to Bangweulu Wetlands
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 Mpika, not the destination in general.
Arriving from
North Luangwa National Park
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.
Continuing to
Bangweulu Wetlands
Car · about 300 minutes
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Travel south on the Great North Road, then west through the Lavushi Manda approach. Rain and flood levels determine the final road or boat transfer.
Mpika to Bangweulu Wetlands0 → 174.2 km · 174.2 kmOSRM-routed OpenStreetMap road and track geometry.
At this stop
Pause on the Great North Road for an overnight, supplies, and the next access check.