Kafue National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours &

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Kafue National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 72 hours

Kafue National Park, situated in central-western Zambia, spans an impressive 22,400 square kilometers, making it the largest national park in the country and the second largest in Africa. Named after the Kafue River, the park's varied landscape includes flat savanna grasslands, Miombo tree islands, rocky outcrops, and mopane woodlands. During the rainy season, the savanna transforms into floodplains, creating the Zambezian flooded grasslands that support a diverse ecosystem. The park is home to 55 mammal species, such as lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, Cape wild dogs, elephants, hippos, zebras, and various antelope species like red lechwe and puku. Kafue National Park offers remarkable opportunities for wildlife observation, particularly through game drives and aerial views, making it a top choice for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

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Reviews of Kafue National Park

Jörg Schöpfel

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-01

Amazing park. We stayed in New Kalala Lodge and did 2 trips to the park (25 $ p.p. + 20 $ entrance fee). Tip for budget travelers: you can go eather from Lusaka or from Livingstone (change in Kaluma) by bush taxi or public transport. We had 3 amazing days for 250$ each including stay, food, safari and transport.
Luuk

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-11

Large and beautiful national park full of animals such as lions, hyenas, elephants, buffalos and hippos. The park is less suited for game drives with your personal car, but there are plenty of lodges inside you can go on game drives with.
O K

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-27

The largest national part in Africa. It locates in a good location not so far from Lusaka. Many wilde animals are anywhere. You will find a quiet and beautiful nature.
Ruqayyah Patel

5
Reviewed: 2023-08-23

Kafue National Park is a hidden gem for safari enthusiasts seeking an authentic and less crowded wildlife encounter. Its diverse ecosystems, variety of wildlife, and beautiful landscapes make it a captivating destination for those looking to explore Zambia's natural beauty.
Christian

3
Reviewed: 2019-05-17

Kafue NP is truly wild and largely unexplored. This is a positive, if you are well prepared and want a unique experience. If, however, you are looking to do a "quick" game-drive on your own, this is not the place. The roads are mostly very poorly maintained and there are no signs or maps provided. I tried to get some guidance on distances from the rangers at the entrance gate, which turned out to be completely wrong. Nevertheless, if you know what you're in for, this is an amazing park.