About 15 kilometres south of the city centre, Munda Wanga combines a small zoo, botanical gardens, and the Monkey Pools — a series of natural rock pools along the Kafue tributary that are popular with local families on weekends. The zoo is modest by international standards but is well-run and focused on rehabilitation of injured Zambian wildlife. Vervet monkeys, crocodiles, zebras, and various antelope species are among the residents.
The botanical gardens are the main draw for visitors without children: well-maintained paths through stands of indigenous trees, flowering shrubs, and water gardens make it a genuinely peaceful place to spend a morning. There is a small cafe on site. Admission is charged separately for the zoo and gardens.