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About Kafue
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| Kafue National
Park is the largest national park in Zambia, covering
an area of about 22,400 km² (similar in size to Wales
or Massachusetts). It is the second largest park
in Africa and is home to over 55 different species of animals.
The park is named for the Kafue River. It stretches
over three provinces: North Western, Central and Southern.
The main access is via the Great West Road from Lusaka
to Mongu which crosses the park north of its centre.
Seasonal dirt roads also link from Kalomo and Namwala
in the south and south-east, and Kasempa in the north. |
| Kafue National Park was established in 1924
after the British colonial government moved the traditional
owners of the area, the Nkoya people of (King) Mwene
Kabulwebulwe, from their traditional hunting grounds into
the Mumbwa District to the east. Dissatisfaction with the
pace of development in Central Province and a lack of benefit
from tourism in the park have led to calls from Nkoya leaders
to establish a new province in the area which they have proposed
to call Kafue Province |
These game-rich plains are a prime hunting ground for predators.
Kafue is the only park in Zambia where you can see Cheetah,
what's more the plains provide some of the best lion sightings in
Africa. Packs of endangered African wild dog are also present,
and night drives give you the chance of spotting leopard.
In fact all of Africa's big game can be seen here, with the
only real absentee being the giraffe.
Kafue also has an impressive 490 species of birds, including
endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet. Rainbow Safaris Ltd offers safari
at Zambia National Parks and Game Reserve. Kafue National Park is
emerging as a top safari destination in Zambia. Experience the rich
diversity of the eco systems and plentitude of wildlife on a Game
Parks Safari in Zambia. |
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