Lochnivar National Park Although the Lochinvar National Park is relatively small, at just 410km², this is one of Africa’s best bird sanctuaries - hosting more than 420 bird species. Lying south of the Kafue Flats, the park is divided into three different zones of the northern floodplain, the central grassland and the southern woodland. More than 30,000 Lechwe graze on the floodplains, with the central area attracting buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and oribi. The woodlands are populated with the elegant kudu among other antelope species. Kasanka National Park Best known for the bat migrations which happen every year around October, the 390km² park has much more to offer than this. Located on the outskirts of the Bangweulu Wetlands, Kasanka National Park is a valuable conservation area with a diverse array of flora and fauna and exceptional birdlife with over 400 species recorded. The park is a great place to explore deeper – particularly if combined with a trip to the Bangweulu Wetlands. Liuwa National Park In November, the grasslands which spread across the remote Liuwa National Park along the Zambezi floodplain are transformed as the rains bring lush grazing for up to 30,000 blue wildebeest which migrate to the area every year. An incredible and beautiful phenomenon, this attracts some serious wildlife adventurers and trips can be specifically arranged. The park, covering 3,600km², is situated in western Zambia.
Lake Bangweulu Zambia’s remote and less-travelled Northern territory has some truly hidden gems, and this large lake with blue waters and white sands is one of them. Bangweulu means “where the water meets the sky” in local languages, and it’s one of the world’s great wetland systems. A rich resource for the surrounding endemic Black Lechwe, this is also a great place to view the Shoebill Stork and other migrating birdlife. The lake’s permanent water surface is around 3,000km², which
expands during the wet season between November and March. Lake Kariba Not far from Livingstone and the second largest tourist destination in Southern Province, Lake Kariba is one of the world’s largest man-made lakes. Visit the Kariba Dam wall built in the 1950s and towering 118 metres across the Kariba Gorge. This is the home of the Fish Eagle. There is also a crocodile farm and plenty of water activities and entertainment to keep visitors occupied.
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