See Also: Kafue National Park(encyclopedia)
national park(dictionary)
Tai National Park(tourism)
national park(encyclopedia)
Virunga National Park(encyclopedia)
Manu National Park(tourism)
Nahanni National Park(tourism)
Sequoia National Park(encyclopedia)
Serengeti National Park(encyclopedia)
Shenandoah National Park(encyclopedia)

Kafue National Park (sh)




National park, south-central Zambia.

Located west of Lusaka, it was established in 1950. It occupies an area of 8,650 sq mi (22,400 sq km) and consists of a vast plateau, situated along the middle reaches of the Kafue River. The park is noted for its lush vegetation and abundant wildlife, including hippopotamuses, zebras, elephants, black rhinoceroses, and lions. Safaris are conducted on foot.