 The WildNet Africa on-line directory of destinations, safaris, products and services available in Africa.THESE DIRECTORY ENTRIES PROVIDE BASIC CONTACT DETAILS ONLY. VISIT THE WEBSITE IF AVAILABLE. THE WILDNET AFRICA HOME PAGE WILL LEAD YOU TO DESTINATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FULL ON-LINE INFORMATION.  LUSENGA PLAIN NATIONAL PARK(NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)Postal address: POST BAG 1, CHILANGA, ZAMBIA Tel (International): +260-27-8366 Tel (South Africa): 09260-27-8366 Fax (International): Fax (South Africa): e-Mail: Web Home Page: Our situation/ areas of operation:ZAMBIAOur type of wildlife enterprise:GAME/NATURE RESERVEOur wildlife products and/or services:GAME VIEWING This 880 km park consists of a large plain formed by the weathering of a plug dome which has left outcrops of rock exposed. The park is surrounded by hill ridges and bordered in the north-east by the Kalungwishi River, on which there are three attractive waterfalls. Much of Lusenga Plains is grassland fringed by dry evergreen and swamp forest, while the remainder is covered by dense miombo woodland. Game populations have been greatly reduced by poaching, but buffalo, blue and yellow-backed duiker, bushbuck and reedbuck can still be seen. Summers here are hot and humid. Location: Far northern Zambia; north of Lusaka. Access: From Lusaka follow the main road towards Mpika for 440 km; turn left and drive for 137 km to Mukuku, then a further 206 km to Mansa; at Mansa turn right and travel northwards for 168 km to Kawambwa; from there take the road towards Mporokoso; the park is on the left. It can also be reached via Mporokoso to the east or Luwingu to the south-east. There are no internal roads. Accommodation: None. Other facilities: None. Open: Check with the authority Beware: Malaria; bilharzia; tsetse fly |