Zambia's Parks and Reserves

ZAMBIA'S PARKS AND RESERVES

Kafue National Park: Situated in the center of the southern half of the country, Kafue encompasses a huge area (22,500 sq. km/8687 sq. miles) and is one of the biggest game sanctuaries in Africa. Noted for its beauty, the park is bisected by the Kafue River, which attracts hundreds of species of birds and offers good game fishing. The principal attraction is the prolific wildlife.

North Luangwa National Park: One of Africa's spectacular surviving wilderness areas. It covers 4,636 sq. km. of primarily woodland park with numerous small rivers including the beautiful Mwaleshi which all play an important role. Particularly noted for its huge herds of buffalo. Walking safaris here will also reveal elephants, leopard, wildcat, hyena, puku, impala, zebra, baboon and velvet monkey. Over 350 bird species are found here including the crested Loerie, crowned crane, carmine bee-eater and giant eagle owl.

South Luangwa National Park: Regarded as one of the most exciting game reserves in the world, the Luangwa Valley is home for a huge variety of animals: among many others, hippos, elephants, hippopotami, lions, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, monkeys and wild dogs. Blossoming trees and exotic flowers set the scene. The main rainy season runs from November/ December to May.

Lochinvar National Park: Exceptional diversity of birdlife, a birdwatcher's paradise. Lochinvar lodge is open throughout the year. Ngwisho hot springs are the site of one of the oldest archaeological sites in Central Africa.

Victoria Falls/Mosi-oa-tunya National Park: Located on the southernmost edge of Zambia bordering Zimbabwe, the astonishing Victoria Falls are the mightiest cataracts in the world - the 2.5 km - (1.5 - mile) wide Zambezi River drops 100m (330ft) into a narrow chasm at the rate of 550 million litres every minute. The spray can be seen 30 km (20 miles) away. The Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park nearby is small by Zambian standards but is home to most of Zambia's more common wild animals. Also nearby is Livingstone 'Tourist Capital of Zambia', with several luxury hotels, a casino and the National Museum, housing Livingstone memorabilia and anthropological exhibits. The Railway museum is also situated in Livingstone. Maramba Cultural Village provides cultural dances. Crafts can be purchased at the Fall area or Mukuni Village.

Kasanka National Park: One of Zambia's smallest parks with an area of 390sq. km. It encompasses eight lakes and four rivers, the largest being the beautiful Luwombwa. An attractive and diverse park with forest and swamp, home to specialized mammals and birds like the rare shoebill stork. Animals include elephant, hippo, hartebeest, sable, bushbuck, reedbuck, waterbuck, hyena, warthog, baboon, jackal, leopard and the rare blue monkey which can be found in the forests that flank Kasanka's rivers.

Lower Zambezi National Park: Lies along the north bank of the Zambezi River, 100 km downstream of the Victoria Falls. It has abundant wildlife including elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, lion, and leopard, together with a great variety of birds. Game drives and walks will often reveal big cats and on occasion, the cheetah. Canoe safaris, fishing of tiger fish, bottle-nose fish or bream, birdwatching activities are available.

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