Monkey Pools: A Serene Oasis in Lusaka

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car within Chirundu Valley, start by heading towards the main road leading to Lusaka. Follow the signs for Lusaka, which is approximately a 2-hour drive from Chirundu Valley. Once you reach Lusaka, continue on the main road until you see signs for Leopards Hill Road. Turn onto Leopards Hill Road and continue for about 10km. Look for Seringa Drive on your right and turn onto it. Monkey Pools will be located along Seringa Drive. Ensure you have a GPS or map app for real-time navigation.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Monkey Pools using public transportation, start at the Chirundu bus station. Take a bus heading to Lusaka, which typically costs around ZMW 50-70. The journey will take approximately 2 hours. Once you arrive at Lusaka’s central bus station, you will need to find a taxi or a minibus heading towards Leopards Hill Road. This should cost around ZMW 20-30. Inform the driver that you want to get off at Seringa Drive. After getting off, Monkey Pools will be within walking distance.

• Taxi

  If you prefer to take a taxi directly from Chirundu Valley to Monkey Pools, you can hire a taxi at your accommodation or local taxi service. This is a more convenient option but will be more expensive, typically costing around ZMW 400-600 for the trip. The taxi will take you directly to Seringa Drive, where Monkey Pools is located. Ensure to negotiate the fare before starting your journey.