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Kafue National Park

General Overview

Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest park, in fact, one of the largest national parks in the world (twice the size of Yellowstone). The Kafue River contributes to the great diversity of landscapes making this one of the most rewarding of all the African parks. The Busanga Plains in the north of the park is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources - a vast floodplain fed by the Lufupa River system.

Wildlife

Kafue is prime safari territory. Lion are widespread all over the park and are frequently spotted on the plains, as are cheetah. Also found in the park are leopard, zebra, sitatunga, sable antelope, red lechwe, elephant, buffalo, blue wildebeest, eland, hippo and crocodile. Kafue is also home to many species not commonly seen elsewhere in southern Africa, including defassa waterbuck, Liechtenstein’s hartebeest and roan antelope. The birdlife is also abundant with over 450 species recorded. Near the river expect to see fish eagles, darters, and cormorants.

Fast Facts

• Declared a National Park in 1924
• Covers 8650 square miles
• Hosts over 450 recorded species of birds.