Zambia’s oldest National Park, still largely untouched
Kafue National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa, covering an area of approximately 22,400 square kilometres. Established in 1950 by Norman Carr, much of the park remains untouched, with nearly 70% of its area still classified as true wilderness and inaccessible by vehicle.
The park is crossed by three rivers – the Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue – whose presence creates a remarkably diverse ecosystem. Habitats range from miombo woodland and mopane forests to wetlands, the vast Busanga Plains savannah and even pockets of rainforest.
Thanks to this extraordinary diversity of habitats and the sheer size of Kafue National Park, its wildlife is exceptionally rich. Visitors may encounter numerous antelope species, including the rare sitatunga and red lechwe, as well as large predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards, one of the park’s most active nocturnal hunters.
Elephants, hippos, crocodiles and many other species also inhabit the park, making a safari in Kafue National Park a unique and unforgettable experience.