 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.  SUMBU NATIONAL PARK(THE ZAMBIA NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD)Postal address: ,P O BOX 30017, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA Tel (International): +260-22-9087 Tel (South Africa): 09260-22-9087 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, BIRDING Sumba National Park, covering 2 020 km is bordered in part by Lake Tanganyika and the Lufubu River. Away from the lake, much of the park's area is taken up by a plateau which is covered mainly by miombo woodland and small areas of open grassland. Game-viewing within the park is limited because of the lack of a proper road network, but during the dry season a number of species come to drink from the lake. visitors to the park may see elephant, buffalo, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, hippopotamus, puku, roan, sable, waterbuck, yellow-backed and blue duiker, lion and leopard. The Tanganyika water cobra, a fish-eating snake, is common in the lake, as are crocodile. The birdlife is varied, and at the Kalombo Falls, near Mbala, may marabou storks breed n the cliffs during the dry season. Location: Far northern Zambia; north east of Lusaka. Access: From Lusaka follow the road to Mpika, then take the road northwards to Mbala, there turn left and continue to the eastern edge of the park. Internal roads are usually in poor condition, check with the authority. Accommodation: There are chalets, each with a bathroom, at Kasaba Bay. Nkamba Bay and Ndole Bay on the lake shore. Other facilities: Fishing (best between November and March; boats and tackle can be hired); limited game-viewing and night drives; night boat rides; guided walks. Open: Throughout the year. Beware: Malaria; tsetse fly; crocodiles |