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maryinzambia
ZM
Visited:
November 2009
Reviewed: Aug 18, 2011
Email maryinzambia | 20-35 years of age
Kasanka is a small but mighty park, hosting millions of migrating straw-colored fruit bats each year
Kasanka hosts two lodges (Wasa & Luwombwa) that are both
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within the park limits. There are also campsites located throughout the park that allow you to get a closer experience with the wildlife. Another great feature of the park are the tree hides, which are a unique way to view wildlife any time of the year. The staff members are all very helpful and can assist you with pretty much everything during your visit. The guides are extremely knowledgeable, not just about the big animals, but also about the birds, trees, and the people of the area.While you won’t get to see the “Big 5,” Kasanka is a great stop for anyone visiting Zambia! The birdlife, the annual migration of millions of straw-colored fruit bats, and the scenery are worth a visit to this small park in central Zambia.
zoeapanda
GB
Visited:
February 2004
Reviewed: Nov 9, 2011
20-35 years of age
Chris Sparks
Visited:
February 2005
Reviewed: May 6, 2012
The sitatunga were great, the campsite was brilliant, and the bats were the most amazing sight ever.
West Tribe
CA
Visited:
November 2016
Reviewed: Apr 29, 2017
Email West Tribe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The abundance of wildlife is minimal when compared to heavyweights like the neighboring (relatively speaking, it took me 2 days to get from one to the other) South Luangwa National Park. However this much smaller park has an ace up its sleeve. Every year around the end of October, through to early December about 10,000,000 fruit bats gather from across central Africa and watching them take off at dusk and return at dawn is an unforgettable sight. Along with that the birding opportunities are great.
Kayleigh
ZM
Visited:
November 2023
Reviewed: Nov 29, 2023
Email Kayleigh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kasanka National Park
We camped at Kasanka for three nights. Although the bat experience was amazing, the admin side from Wasa was awful. They had tripled booked our campsite, the prices were different from what we were quoted when we arrived. The transport for the bat viewing were also an issue. However, the campsite was beautiful, the ablutions were clean and the scenery and bats were amazing. We did have a brilliant guide too - Simon.
We did the David Livingstone Memorial and was so so worth it! A great educational experience, clean and neat and perfect for a picnic! It’s about 7kms from Kasanka on tar and then an additional 25kms on a dirt road that is absolutely perfect!