Kasanka National Park
Visitors to Kasanka can stay at one of two lodges, or choose a more rustic camping option. Unique safari activities are on offer- from boating and canoeing safaris, to mountain biking, to visiting the tallest tree in Zambia.
Why we like it
This unique park, although small, is a true wonderland for nature and wildlife lovers. It is home to a diversity of life, and is the site of the world's largest mammal migration- the spectacular annual bat migration.
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 390 square km |
| Reserve Type: | Private Game Reserve |
| Big 5: | No |
| Specialist Specie: | Straw-coloured Fruitbat |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Serenje |
Accommodation in Kasanka National Park
Luwombwa Lodge
Kasanka National Park in Zambia is one of the country’s lesser-known safari gems. This remote wilderness thrives with biodiversity, and is also the site of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena- the annual bat migration. Millions of straw-coloured fruitbats descend on a tiny patch of forest every November and December. Luwombwa Lodge is located in west of the park, set…
Wasa Lodge, Kasanka
Wasa Lodge overlooks Wasa Lake in the heart of Kasanka National Park in Zambia. Kasanka is a true wildlife and nature gem. Although small, it is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and serves as a valuable protected area for a number of endangered species. Kasanka is also the site of unique annual bat migration, when 10 million…
Lookout for
Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
Elephant
Hippo
Leopard
Jackal
Buffalo
Zebra
Sable Antelope
Roan Antelope
Waterbuck
Warthog
Baboon
Key Species
MAMMALS
Straw-coloured Fruitbat
Sitatunga Antelope
Elephant
Blue Monkey
Leopard
BRIDS
Shoebill Stork
Wattled Crane
Ross's Lourie
Pel's Fishing Owl
REPTILES
Crocodile
Nile Monitor
African Rock Python
Speke's Hinged Tortoise
TREES
Miombo
HABITAT TYPES
Papyrus Swamps
Woodland
Riverine Forest
Wetlands
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 2 |
| Mammals: | 9 |
| Birds: | 8 |
| Reptiles: | 7 |
| Trees: | 7 |
