From Lusaka: Travel south 123 km on the T1 to Chirundu. From Chirundu take the gravel road towards Chiawa and the Lower Zambezi National Park. The condition of the road varies, so a high clearance vehicle is recommended road in the dry season. In the wet season, the road may only be passable by 4 x 4 after heavy rain.
After 13 km you will reach the Kafue pontoon to cross the Kafue River. The pontoon normally operates between 06h00 and 18h00 Crossing fees as of 01 March 2011 are ZMK 56 000 per locally registered 4×4 or USD 20 per foreign registered 4×4.
A further 1.5 km after the pontoon , you will reach a junction. Keep right and continue a further 16.8 km towards Chiawa.
Turn right at the Wildtracks/Baya Baya sign. 0.5 km after the junction turn left and continue a further 3 km to reach Wildtracks.
Wildtracks is located at: 15.9422° S, 24.0049°E (WGS 84)
Notes:
- The trip from Lusaka to Wildtracks takes 2.5-3 hours. However if there is heavy traffic on the escarpment road delays can be expected as heavy trucks often break down here and the road is not in good condition.
- A high clearance vehicle is recommended for the gravel road between Chirundu and Wildtracks. During the rainy season (Nov – April) this road is 4×4 only.
- Parking and boat launching facilities are available, at a fee, from Gwabi Lodge about 11km out, before the Kafue pontoon.
- Boat transfers to Wildtracks can be arranged in advance for those not wishing to drive.
- After Kafue (78 km from Wildtracks) fuel is not available in Chirundu, but may be available from Gwabi Lodge.
Download printable directions to Wildtracks here.
