Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park covers 22,400 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from riverine forests along Kafue River to expansive Busanga Plains grasslands.

Established in 1950, the park faced challenges from hunting activities that reduced elephant populations from 60,000 to approximately 4,000 by the late 1960s.

The Department of National Parks and Wildlife implements conservation programs to protect native species while maintaining traditional safari experiences for visitors.

The park remains accessible through public transportation, with multiple camping sites along the highway providing accommodations for different types of travelers.

Kafue National Park contains the only population of cheetahs in Zambia, making it a primary destination for observing these rare predators.

Location: Central Province

Inception: 1950

Elevation above the sea: 1,103 m

Operator: Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DPNW)

Website: https://zambiatourism.com/destinations/national-parks/kafue-national-park

GPS coordinates: -15.28000,25.70000

Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:13