The Kasanka Trust is a wildlife charity based in Zambia, the UK and the Netherlands. A visit to Kasanka often combines very well with a visit to Shoebill Island Camp in the Bangweulu Wetlands, and other destinations within Zambia. As well as arranging your stay in Kasanka and Shoebill and safari experience there, the Trust is well placed to organise a complete Zambian tour with all the transfers, connections and accommodation. Charter flights operated by Sky Trails are available between all destinations in Zambia and beyond. For more information or to make a booking, contact Kasanka Trust by email, or contact them directly to organize your itinerary or recommend other agents. The destinations given below fit in well together as a fulfilling Zambia tour. Some can be visited on day outings or en route between camps in Kasanka, whilst others are destinations in their own right.
Kasanka National Park
This park is one of the most picturesque parks in Zambia and contains a rich diversity of Zambia wildlife, bird and plant life, making it an exciting Zambia safari destination. Several rare species are abundant in the park, including sitatunga, wattled crane, Ross’s lourie and blue monkeys. Kasanka is also host to a unique, spectacular congregation of several million straw-coloured fruitbats every November and December.
Bangweulu Wetlands
Just 50 Kilometers to the north of Kasanka are the vast Bangweulu Wetlands that support massive herds of black lechwe, elephant, buffalo and sitatunga. Bangweulu is a great draw for birdwatchers, with wattled crane, spur-winged goose and numerous ducks. The shoebill stork, a massive grey, do-do like bird unique to Bangweulu is often visible from Shoebill Island Camp. This destination makes for a peaceful Zambia safari destination.
Nakapalyo Tourism Project
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and way of life of the Bisa people by visiting a real, traditional Zambian village. This is a community managed project that provides tourists with an authentic experience to promote cultural exchange and bring development, employment and income to the community.
Kundalila Falls
The spectacular Kundalila (Crying Dove) Falls can be reached in just over an hour by car from Kasanka. The falls lie in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A path leads down to the foot of the falls where a deep pool receives the water from its 65-meter fall. Visitors can swim in this pool if they like chilly water!
Lake Waka Waka
Located an hour’s drive from Kasanka National Park, this lake offers a secluded site for an overnight stop or getaway. The spring-fed lake’s crystalline waters are crocodile free and wonderful for a refreshing swim.
Nsalu Cave
This National Monument is sadly neglected but is still worth a visit to view Stone Age Man's "schematic" rock paintings. There are none of the figures of animals and people usually associated with Bushman paintings but lines and "ladders" and other unexplained outlines, said by some to be up to 100,000 years old.
Livingstone Memorial
This marks the spot where the 19th century explorer died in his fruitless quest for the source of the Nile River. The monument, located an easy 35 Kilometer drive from Kasanka, is built on the site of the ‘mupundu’ wild fruit tree under which Dr. Livingstone’s heart was buried.
Shiwa Ng'andu and Kapishya Hot Springs
After visiting Kasanka and Bangweulu, “The Africa House” makes an ideal next stop on the way north. It was built deep in the African Bush by Sir Stuart Gore-Browne in the 1920s. Visitors can explore the estate on horseback. Visit the Kapishya Hot Springs 25 Kilometers north west of Shiwa for a rejuvenating bathing experience and some good birdwatching and walks.
Mutinondo Wilderness
To the east of Kasanka and Bangweulu, the Mutinondo Wilderness is an area under private management near the top of the great Muchinga escarpment - a beautiful wilderness area with rocky outcrops, rivers and streams, rolling woodlands and grassy dambos. It has a range of activities from walks, swimming and boating, birdwatching, and guided geological tours.
The Luangwa Valley
No trip to Zambia is complete without visiting the Luangwa Valley - one of Africa’s greatest remaining wildlife areas which still preserves high densities of big game along with wide open spaces. It was one of the most exciting places you can go for a rich and rewarding safari experience. South Luangwa National Park combines wildlife and birds with no visible developments. The park is huge, offering scenic beauty and wildlife experiences. North Luangwa National Park also offers some spectacular game viewing, specialising in walking safaris. The park management is assisted by a project from the Frankfurt Zoological Society which has controlled poaching and allowed the game to increase in recent decades.
Luambe National Park
Luambe National Park is a small park wedged between North and South Luangwa. It is a beautiful area with some good birdwatching and gameviewing. It makes an ideal stopover for adventurers driving between North and South Luangwa.
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