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There's an excellent variety of mammals, and birds found within the park including Elephant, Hippo, range of Antelope species, Warthog, Bushpig, Baboon, Leopard, the rare Blue Monkey seen in the forests and the seldom seen Shoebill Stork has been spotted on the Kasanka's wetlands. There are no less than 8 lakes and 4 rivers, the largest being the Luwonbwa, which offers great opportunities for anglers. Kafue National Park
One of Zambia's most scenically beautiful parks, lies approximately 200kms west of Lusaka and covers over 22,000 square km. It can be reached by car from Lusaka and the Copperbelt via Mumbwa and from the south of Lusaka via Kalomo. Night driving is not permitted in the park so ensure you time your journey right. Many private operators and charter companies fly into the park. Kafue National Park is the third largest park in Africa and one of the top 5 largest in the world. The park has over 40 species of wildlife including, Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra, Kudu, Sable and Roan antelope, Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Hippo, Crocodile. It also boasts a small, rare antelope, the Lechwe, almost extinct due to poachers and now found mostly on the Busanga Plains.
Kafue National Park birdlife is spectacular with and more than 400 varieties of bird life, concentrated on the flood plains and river banks. The Kafue River, which winds through the park offers good game fishing. Best from May to October as is the Lower Zambezi. Ideal road travelling months are April to September as the heat is at it's most bearable. Lochinvar National Park
A small national park, just over 410 square kms, Lochinvar is located, north of Monze, 235kms (146.03 miles) from Lusaka, on the south side of the Kafue Flats in the Southern Province. The National Park is divided into three distinct zones; the northern floodplain (part of the Kafue Flats), the central grasslands and the southern woodlands. For a small park Lichinvar has a large variety of game including large herds of the Lechwe Antelope, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Orbi, Bushbuck, Kudu, Hippo and over 420 species for bird, including a number of rarities. There are hot springs at Gwisho, which is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Central Africa. Walking in the park is permitted. |
