Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Kafue National Park covers an extensive 22,400 km2 area in central Zambia. The park was proclaimed in 1950, making it Zambia’s oldest national park and one of the world’s most important natural heritage sites. As an essential water source for the region, Kafue is also one of the last vast expanses of the iconic Zambezian ecoregion – and home to elephant, large predators, the highest diversity of antelope species in Africa, and over 500 bird species.
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Lilian
2 contributions
Jul 2021
The park and its environment is absolutely beautiful, but the wildlife is very poor. We hardly saw anything. Our favorite part is by far the Itehzi Tehzi lake, the Hippo Bay campingsite and the Konkamoya Lodge. The wildlife in that area is wonderful.
Written August 21, 2021
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SkyKingRSA
Pretoria, South Africa27 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
We spent 3 days in the park. Its the second biggest Wildlife park in Africa which means there is a lot of space for many animals. Unfortunately there are very few animals and sightings are rare. The Tse Tse flies are a serious issue as well. Doing open vehicle game drives with small kids is not a good idea. I understand the role the Tse Tse plays, but it is not really made clear by the lodges how bad they are. River activities are great as no flies are there, however very limited wildlife sightings from a boat can be expected.
Written February 20, 2021
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kjeld g
183 contributions
Oct 2022
What are your plans when visiting a wildlife park? The answer to that question will 9 out of 10 be watching and enjoying wildlife. And there is the problem, there is hardly any wildlife in Kafue. All the things we read online prior to out visit; we have seen nothing of it. We crossed the park for 4 days and camped at different sites. Maybe also good to mention: tsetse flies all over the place and the will not stop irritating you. Safe yourself a lot of frustration and dissapointment and don't go there.
Written October 14, 2022
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cataractophile
Lusaka, Zambia217 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Kafue Park is not for everyone, as it is huge and game widely dispersed, i.e. it takes long drives inbetween sightings. First-timers to Zambian parks better go to Luangwa or Lower Zambezi first, where densities are better and viewing easier. But, as Kafue has a wider species' variety than any other park, it is the best place to visit after having seen other areas.
One interesting area is way up north, the Busanga Plain and Swamp (only upmarket camps here), where lechwe, lions and leopards abound, and where birding is best. The forested middle park-section is easiest of access (only 3 hrs from Lusaka; there are also flights), with cheetahs and elephants, often wild-dogs, and the seldom-seen spring-hare and lesser bush-baby (only during night-drives), while the southern park is rather poor for game-viewing (too many tsetse), though also good for birding. There is a new 'spinal road', linking central to southern park areas, offering easy access to lodges on the Itezhi-tezhi road. Worth a visit is the David Shephard Foundation's elephant-orphanage rewilding facility near Ngoma (the main orphanage is in Lusaka, Lilayi Lodge) which also offers accommodation. From here one can drive via the Nzhila area, Dundumwenzi Gate, to Kalomo and Livingstone..
One interesting area is way up north, the Busanga Plain and Swamp (only upmarket camps here), where lechwe, lions and leopards abound, and where birding is best. The forested middle park-section is easiest of access (only 3 hrs from Lusaka; there are also flights), with cheetahs and elephants, often wild-dogs, and the seldom-seen spring-hare and lesser bush-baby (only during night-drives), while the southern park is rather poor for game-viewing (too many tsetse), though also good for birding. There is a new 'spinal road', linking central to southern park areas, offering easy access to lodges on the Itezhi-tezhi road. Worth a visit is the David Shephard Foundation's elephant-orphanage rewilding facility near Ngoma (the main orphanage is in Lusaka, Lilayi Lodge) which also offers accommodation. From here one can drive via the Nzhila area, Dundumwenzi Gate, to Kalomo and Livingstone..
Written July 4, 2015
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Michael Earle H... T
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Highly recommended lodge for budget trip with a homely feel and deep in the heart of Africa.
Would recommend it any day
Would recommend it any day
Written October 28, 2018
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Willy0z
Brisbane, Australia7 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Just fabulous being in Zambia's remote bush with all of the wildlife you can imagine. Just be aware of the Tsetse fly as the are a bit of a problem - take Dettol or a "flicker" to try to keep them at bay, and wear ankle boots just in case you stand on a snake or scorpion etc.
Written May 27, 2015
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Meganinafrica
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo96 contributions
Sep 2014
Kafue is the 5th largest Park in the World...we did not even know this till we went there! The entry fees into the Park are some of the lowest we have encountered in Africa. There is plenty accommodation around, from overpriced safari camps to low budget self-catering campsites and chalets. However, the roads and distances between camps and sights are poor and long and this could effect you overnight plans quite a lot. The Chinese are building roads and a Hydro Electrical power plant in the area, which will enable more tourists and development to reach the Park. This could be good or bad, depending on your outlook on things. I would say get in while you can, while it is still relatively unspoilt and amazing to see. Stock up on fuel and supplies if you are traveling by road and on your own. There are restaurants(very expensive and few and far) and local bars and shops if you are adventurous and want to be the center of attraction... This is one for the bucket list of adventure tourists
Written September 28, 2014
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Fabian030
Berlin, Germany102 contributions
Jan 2016
Not one of the crowded national parks in Zambia, so chances are good that you're the only guest at your lodge/campsite or even in the park.
In the green season it's a bit difficult to spot and track the animals, but doable. In the dry season it should be on your list if you're traveling Zambia.
In the green season it's a bit difficult to spot and track the animals, but doable. In the dry season it should be on your list if you're traveling Zambia.
Written January 28, 2016
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Clarina E
Gaborone, Botswana2,259 contributions
May 2022
A huge and extensive park ... wildlife at its best. The terrain is rather bumpy .... the safari is best done in a Game Vehicle. We got to see some puku ... warthog ... fox ... elephants and two lions. A great experience. But please ... douse yourself with repellant .. the tsetse flies are vicious.
Written May 26, 2022
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Ninavanborsel
Ettelgem, Belgium21 contributions
Nov 2019
24 leopards and lot off lions, best place to see lots off wild in verry nice nature. Al the animals are not scharing
Written December 9, 2019
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BarbinVic
Victoria, Canada
Hi - can you tell me what the roads are like to drive on, in February? What is the better roads to travel into Kafue on? thank you!
Written September 22, 2018
I don't even know if Kafue is open In February. Anyways, it isn't the best time to go there.
Best regards,Owen
Written September 22, 2018
I would like to know the state of the roads in the area. Has anyone travelled to Kafue from Katima via Mongu lately?
Written March 5, 2016
the roads from katima to mongu is pretty good new bridge at sioma is open so no more unreliable ferries road from mongu to Kafue brige also good .would have no hesitation to drive in a 2 wheel drive .inside the park on the game viewing roads you would need 4*4 with reasonable clearance.
Written July 21, 2016
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