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Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park
Zambia's smallest National Park covering an area of just 66 square kms, located approximately 450kms (279.6 miles) south of Lusaka. The name has been given by the local people and means the smoke that thunders. Mosi-ao-Tunya National Park is divided into 2 sections, showing off one of the great natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls and the other section the game park which lies further west along the riverbank. From the park entrance a network of paths lead through thick vegetation to various viewpoints of the falls. You can get a panoramic view of the falls from the Knife Edge footbridge, which spans a narrow ridge of rock between mainland and an island downstream where you face the falls. Other good viewing points are Falls Bridge, Boiling Pot, the Power Station and the various gorges. the Falls are particularly magnificent on a moonlit night. The game park, north of the Maramba River is best known for its Giraffe, but also contains sale, Eland, Wildebeest, Lechwe, Impala, Warthog, Baboon and Monkey. Elephant sometime migrate to the Zambian side from Zimbabwe in the height of the dry season. North Luangwa National Park
This park is less well-known that its southern counterpart, but is still one of Africa's most spectacular. It is remote and covers an area of 4,626 square kms and no roads or permanent lodges have been built with only a select number of operators being licensed to take safaris into this exclusive park. You need to book to enter this park. It offers a unique experience for those seeking a truly, off the beaten track experience. Walking safaris are a speciality, allowing visitors to get close to the wildlife in its natural environment. North Luangwa is primarily a woodland park and is well known for its huge herds of Buffalo which congregate at the river to drink.
Other mammals seen in the park include Leopard, Wildcat, Elephant, Hyena, Wildebeest. Also found are Oribi, Hartebeest, Reedbuck and Eland (the largest antelope) and not found in the South Park. | 
