Wildlife in Africa
The endangered Cape dwarf chameleon is native to South Africa.
This specie is one of 15 dwarf chameleon species found in South Africa.
Chameleons have the ability to catch insects by using their tongue, even if the insect is some distance away.
Found in: Western Cape, South Africa
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The very rare hirola or "four-eyed antelope" live in the grassy plains of north-eastern Kenya.
This antelope is critically endangered as very few animals are left.
Found in: Arawale nr, Kenya; Ishaqbini Hirola c, Kenya;
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Jerboas are small, nocturnal mouselike rodents with long hind legs - much like a kangaroo.
3 of several subspecies reside in the dry deserts of northern Africa.
These animals gets the water they need from their food, but drink if water is available.
Found in: Egypt; libya;
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The Kob is an Impala-like antelope which used to be common across sub-Saharan Africa.
These antelopes resides in floodplains and other wet areas.
Found in: Sudan; Murchison falls np, Uganda; Quenn Elizabeth np, Uganda; Virunga np, Congo; Garamba np, Congo;
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Lions live in family groups called prides and are the largest cats in Africa with a weight that in some cases exceeds 250 kg.
They are predators and inhabit grassland and savannah.
Found in: Etosha np, Namibia; Okavango delta, Botswana; Zimbabwe; Kruger np, South Africa, Zimbabwe: South Luangwa np, Zambia; Kafue np, Zambia; Serengeti np, Tanzania; Masai Mara, Kenya; Ethiopia; Angola; Virunga np, Congo; Murchison Falls np, Uganda; Boma np, Sudan; Bafing r, Mali;
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The Mongalla gazelle appears like a lightweight version of the Thomson gazelle, beeing slightly smaller (diff. 4kg/6cm).
It lives on open plains and is active during the morning.
Found in: Ethiopia; Sudan; Uganda;
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Parks and reserves along the Great North Road
The Great North Road is the Zambian section of the "Cape to Cairo Road" envisioned by Rhodes and others back in the 1890s. The Cape to Cairo road is, like The Cape to Cairo Railway, an uncompleted project. However, sections of the road exist, like the Great North Road in Zambia.
Location: Zambia, Length: (Lusaka - Mpulungu) 1150 km
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Isangano National Park |
Isangano National Park consist mostly of flats and floodplains and is situated in the Luwingu and Kasama district. The Luansenshi river flows trhough the park while the Chambeshi river forms the eastern border.
Location: Close to Kasama, northern Zambia, Size: 840 sq. km, Altitude: 1100 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Kasanka National Park |
Kasanka national park consist of woodland, evergreen forests, swamp forests, rivers and lakes in northern Zambia. This area, which became a national park in 1942, has many different habitats in a relatively small area and quite a few endangered species finds a protected home here.
Location: Central province, Zambia, Size: 390 sq. km, Altitude: 1100 m - 1300 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Luwombwa lodge lies on the beautiful Luwombwa river in the East of the park.
With only 3 chalets (2 of which are family sized) the lodge is very quiet
and exclusive. The camp offers river trips in canoes and small motor boats
as well as game viewing and walks. The camp has many different birds and
animals to see from Wasa.
P. Adr.:Kasanka Trust Ltd. P.O.Box 850073, Serenje, Zambia.
Website:www.kasanka.com
Phone:+873 76 206 7957 Fax: +873 76 206 7959 (both by satellite)
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WasaLodge lies on the edge of Lake Wasa and has 8 ensuite double chalets.
The lodge is a convenient base for exploring the Eastern half of the park
including Kasanka floodplains and the famous Fibwe Sitatunga hide. The camp
is open all year for all types of visitors.
P. Adr.:Kasanka Trust Ltd. P.O.Box 850073, Serenje, Zambia.
Website:www.kasanka.com
Phone:+873 76 206 7957 Fax: +873 76 206 7959 (both by satellite)
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Lavushi Manda National Park |
Lavushi Manda national park lies on the slopes of the Lavushi Mountain and extends up to over 1550 m above sea level, that is, the eastern part of the park.
This area is an untouched wilderness of woodlands, rocky hills and mountains. Streams and waterfalls empties themselves into the Lulimala, Lukulu and Lumbatwa rivers. finally the water ends up at the Bangweulu floodplains.
Location: Northern Zambia, Size: 1500 sq. km, Altitude: 1100 m - 1550 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Bangweulu floodplains GMA |
Aprox. 50 kms north of Kasanka National Park in northeastern Zambia are the vast Bangweulu floodplains. The lake, the huge swamps and the seasonlly flooded grass plains make a huge 11 000 sq. km large haven to birds and animals.
The rare Shoebill Stork lives here and so does the black Lechwe, the sitatunga, the reedbuck, the tsessebe and many others - except for the lion.
The waters of Bangweulu, fluctuates with the rainy season and is drained by the Luapula river which is part of the Congo River system.
Location: northern Zambia, Altitude: 500 m - 1000 m, protected area: 6470 sq. km,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Shoebill Island Camp is situated 70 kms north of Kasanka N.P. on the edge of
the huge Bangweulu wetlands. This areas offers dramatic viewing of Black
Lechwe (over 100,000) Tsessebe and other less often seen animals. It is
however the birdlife, especially Shoebills that attract most visitors.
Accommodation is in ensuite safari tents and reed huts and offers fully
inclusive stays or camping at the campsite.
P. Adr.:Kasanka Trust Ltd. P.O.Box 850073, Serenje, Zambia.
Website:www.kasanka.com
Phone:+873 76 206 7957 Fax: +873 76 206 7959 (both by satellite)
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Chambeshi GMA |
Location: , Size: 620 sq. km, Altitude: 500 m - 1500 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Kafinda GMA |
Location: , Size: 3860 sq. km, Altitude: 500 m - 1000 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Luwingu GMA |
Location: , Size: 1090 sq. km, Altitude: ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Mansa GMA |
Location: , Size: 2070 sq. km, Altitude: 500 - 1000 m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: none found
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Chaminuka Nature Reserve |
Location: Close to Lusaka, Zambia Size: 35 sq. km, Altitude: ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Chaminuka Lodge |
Munano Camp |
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Chisamba |
Location: , Size: ?, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: Chisamba Safari Lodge
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Fringilla Farm |
Location: Close to Lusaka, Zambia Size: ?, Altitude: ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Fringilla Guest House |
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Kyindu Private Game Reserve |
Location: , Size: ?, Altitude: ?,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps: Elandsong Bush Lodge, The Lion House
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Lilayi |
Location: Close to Lusaka, Zambia Size: 7 sq. km, Altitude: ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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Lilayi Lodge |
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Mutinondo Wilderness |
Location: , Size: 100 sq. km, Altitude: ? m,
Hotels, B&Bs, safari lodges or wilderness camps:
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