Mpika

Set at the junction of the Great North Road and the Tanzam Highway to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the picturesque Zambian town of Mpika provides a fantastic and well-connected base for exploring the wider area. Surrounded by beautiful wild plains and flanking the Muchinga Escarpment, this is also a great spot for nature lovers and hikers. Cool off in the gorgeous Kapishya springs. The town is also home to an incredible attraction: the exquisite ancient rock paintings of the Nachikufu Caves. Other highlights include the fascinating Shiwa Ng'andu (colonial-style manor house) and game drives at the South Luangwa National Park.