Lower Zambezi National Park

Size and Landscape

Lower Zambezi National Park is situated east of Lusaka about 120km from the capital city. It covers an area of about 4,092 km2. It falls under the jurisdiction of Central Region of ZAWA.

The broad classification of vegetation in the Park includes forests found along the fringes of the Zambezi River and its tributaries, woodland comprising of mopane, miombo and acacia and grassland found mainly in dambos, marshes and on the Zambezi River flood plains.

Habitat and animal population

The major mammals found in the Park are elephant, hippo, buffalo, eland, kudu, roan and sable antelopes, waterbuck and zebra. The carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena.

The park has a varied bird life that includes the notable species such as fish eagle, herons, egrets, kingfishers, ducks and geese, hornbills and vultures. The reptiles include the Nile Crocodile and a variety of snakes. The park has great potential for tourism due to it variety of game and picturesque scenery.
 

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