W National Park
Central to Western Zambia, spanning North Western, Central, and Southern provinces
About
Covering approximately 22,400 km², Kafue is one of Africa’s largest parks and a key part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. Established in the 1950s by conservationist Norman Carr, it features a mosaic of habitats from miombo woodlands and grass plains to wetlands and dambos. The park’s terrain includes the Busanga Plains, one of Africa’s most ideal game-viewing areas. Recent investments improve infrastructure and conservation efforts, ensuring habitats for rare and common species alike. Visitors encounter vast, pristine wilderness with fewer crowds than more famous parks.
Wildlife
Kafue hosts over 150 mammal species including large herds of elephant, buffalo, roan, sable, and lechwe. Predators comprise lions, leopards, cheetahs, and African wild dogs, with Kafue holding one of the continent’s last viable cheetah populations. Birdlife exceeds 500 species, featuring wattled cranes, African fish eagles, and numerous raptors and waterbirds. The park’s rivers and swamps provide crucial habitat for hippos and crocodiles, while the diverse ecosystems across the park ensure abundant game sightings.
Booking
This experience is operated by Hyperlocal Safari. Please contact our safari experts to reserve a game drive, travel package, and add-on experiences here.
