Discover Central Kafue

The Kafue is home to more species of ungulate than any national park south of the Congo Basin. Rare and elusive antelope such as the blue and yellow-backed duiker occur in the thickets, sitatunga and lechwe in the swamps, roan, sable and hartebeest in the miombo woodlands, the list goes on. The open and seasonally flooded Busanga Plains area in the north-west has excellent game viewing density, especially buffalo, antelope, and attendant predators. The southern and central eastern sections, along the river, have more forest areas and open areas of grassland called “dambos” locally, and boat safaris are a highlight here, as well as vehicle and walking safaris. The Kafue River and its tributaries themselves are a hive of activity and home to pods of hippo and some of the largest crocodiles in southern Africa. As the bush dries out in the summer it is not uncommon to watch elephant frolicking in the water and swimming from bank to bank, with their trunks holding on to the tails of the individuals in front.

The African wild dog (a.k.a Painted dog, Cape hunting dog) is a highly sought after species for wildlife tourists; these exceptionally rare and elusive predators are not easy to find, however the Kafue has what some might say the largest population of this species compared to any other national park in Africa.