The Park is still a raw
and diverse slice of African wilderness with excellent game viewing, birdwatching and fishing
opportunities.
From the astounding Busanga Plains in the
North-western section of the Park to the tree-choked wilderness and the lush dambos of the
south., fed by the emerald green Lunga, Lufupa and Kafue Rivers, the park sustains huge
herds of a great diversity of wildlife.
From the thousands of red lechwe on the Plains,
the ubiquitous puku, the stately sable and roan antelopes in the woodland to the
diminutive oribi and duiker. The solid-rumped defassa waterbuck, herds of tsessebe,
hartebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full menu of antelope.
Large prides of lion,
solitary leopards and
cheetahs are the prime predators.
There is a host of smaller carnivores from the
side-striped jackal, civet, genet and various
mongoose.
Birdwatching - especially on the rivers and the dambos is
superb. Notables include the wattled crane, purple crested loerie and Pel’s fishing
owl. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded throughout the park.
The Kafue and Lunga Rivers offer
superb fishing opportunities,
especially good bream, barbel and fresh water pike. Most lodges have fishing tackle, rods,
boats and bait available. Musungwa Lodge in the south, hosts an annual fishing competition
in September on Lake Itezhi Tezhi.
