Lake Waka Waka

Zambia


Accessible off the back route between Kasanka and the Great North Rd, beautiful little Lake Waka-Waka has glassy, croc-free waters (though always check the situation locally before jumping in) encircled by miombo woodland.

To get Lake Waka-Waka, pass the Kasanka gates and take the turn-off to the Livingstone Memorial, but continue straight on for 35km, leaving the Livingstone Memorial road on your left.


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