Kasanka National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours &

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Kasanka National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 72 hours

Kasanka National Park, nestled on the southwestern edge of Zambia's Lake Bangweulu basin, spans 450 km² and boasts a variety of ecosystems such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, forests, and meadows. The park is renowned for its annual bat migration from October to December, where approximately 10 million fruit bats create an extraordinary nightly display. Despite facing near collapse due to poaching in the 1980s, conservation efforts led by David Lloyd and local partners revitalized the park. Today, Kasanka is celebrated for its rich birdlife and diverse wildlife, including hippos, sable antelope, and the elusive shoebill stork. Visitors can enjoy nature walks, game drives, and fishing along the Luwombwa River, making it a compelling destination for nature enthusiasts.

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Reviews of Kasanka National Park

Vladimír Kočí

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-10

Super place. I hold fingers to managers to keep it and restoration of nature countryside.
Isaac Mwesa

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-11

It's a serene place with beautiful wildlife. The bats migration is the most thrilling experience
Peet Van Dyk

4
Reviewed: 2023-08-04

Very friendly service. Pontoon campsites are very special, but rustic. Hot water and firewood provided.
James Campbell

5
Reviewed: 2022-11-06

A lovely, small park. We camped in thick riverine forest and witnessed the bat migration both at sunrise and sunset. Two unique and awesome experiences.
Wika Kawina

5
Reviewed: 2021-08-16

The park is so unique and offers a very serene and relaxing environment. It is home to the famous Bat Migration which is the largest mammal migration in the world and best time to see it is between October - December. The park houses two lodges namely Wasa and Luwombwa as well as camping spots. You’ll have the opportunity to see animals through the game drives offered by Kasanka Trust. The park also houses the Sitatunga which is part of the antelope family and can only be found at Kasanka. For bird lovers, the park is home to hundreds of bird species. I do recommend visiting the park and be ready to have intermittent network especially on Airtel, MTN works just fine. Kasanka is relatively close to waterfalls in the northern circuit