ZambiaHow many tours are available for Kasanka National Park?
There are currently 0 listed tours that include Kasanka National Park in the itinerary.
Best Time to Visit
Kasanka National Park has an environment and climate that allows it to stay open all year round. The best time to visit depends on your interests, whether birdwatching, game spotting, or witnessing the breathtaking mass migration of the straw-colored fruit bat.
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Activity |
Best Area |
Best Time of Year |
Pros |
Cons |
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Bat Migration |
Mushitu swamp forest |
Late October - December |
The most spectacular sight, only to be seen in Kasanka, with 10 million bats eating the berries and fruits from the forest and flying back at night |
Once a little-known event, it now attracts more and more people every year. |
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Bird Watching |
Luwombwa River Swamp forests Papyrus swamps |
November – April, but excellent all year |
Migrant birds arrive from the north during the rainy season. Viewing trips can be on foot, by boat, or even by bicycle. |
Some roads may become impassable although the park is open all year round |
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Game viewing |
The Fibwe hide 60 feet up in a mahogany tree! |
May - October |
Excellent chance of spotting the rare sitatunga and puku antelope. |
No cons! |
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Fishing |
Luwombwa and Kasanka Rivers |
May - October, but good all year |
Chance to fish the fierce tiger fish. Staff at the lodge will prepare and cook your catch. |
Special permits required |
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