Smaller animals found in ZambiaSmall Carnivores: Include Jackal, Aardwolf, Serval, Civet, Genet, Mongoose, Honey badger to name a few.
Primates: Include Night Ape, Bush Baby, Baboons and monkeys.
Antelope: This group is especially interesting and includes Wildebeest, Giraffe, Waterbuck and Lechwe as they have subspecies endemic to Zambia. There are many other types of antelope present including Eland, Sable, Kudu, Hartebeest, Oribi, Roan and Impala to name just a few.
Reptiles: Include Crocodile and Monitor Lizard.
Rodents: Include Aardvark, Hyrax or Dassie, Pangolins, Porcupines, Squirrels and hares.
Birdlife: Zambia is well known for its birdlife with around 740 recorded species. National Parks of ZambiaLIUWA PLAIN NATIONAL PARK: This remote Park in the far west of Zambia is a pristine untouched wilderness. Game is widespread on the plains. This is a land of dramatic storms and is good for photography. The park has notable large herds of wildebeest in November. Antelope species, Wild Dog, Lion, Hyena, Jackal, Serval and Wildcat live here. Prolific birdlife can be seen here also. Its not advisable to visit without a guide as there are no visitor facilities or roads, and probably best seen with a mobile safari operator.
When to go: August to December.
SIOMA NGWEZI NATIONAL PARK: This Park is located in the south west corner of Zambia and is completely undeveloped. No visitors have been really until recently. It is surrounded by a Game Management Area; there are no fences so game can roam freely between these 2 areas. This is home to herds of Elephant, Wild Dog, Roan and Sable, Cheetah, Zebra. Poaching has been a problem but plans may be in the making to open the Park to private management. There are very few roads and no permanent facilities at all. It is not recommended without a guide or mobile safari operator.
When to go: April to December KAFUE NATIONAL PARK: Zambias oldest and largest park, the 2nd largest in the world, its about the size of Wales. Underdeveloped until recently, the Park has a great diversity of landscapes and 3 large rivers run through it. Its teaming with wildlife including a wide variety of antelope species such as Hartebeest, Zebra, Buffalo and Red Lechwe also the Sitatunga.
Accompanying predators are Lion, Leopards, Cheetahs and smaller carnivores. There are a great many Hippo herds that love the river habitat. This is also a bird lovers haven. The Kafue and Lunga Rivers provide excellent fishing spots as well as the Itezhi Tezhi Dam, a 370 square km anglers delight.
When to go: Best game viewing is from April to October the heat is most intense in October. There is spectacular scenery after the rains.
Read more about Kafue National Park safari accommodation BLUE LAGOON NATIONAL PARK: Situated on the Kafue flats, this Park is undiscovered and quite stunning; the vast plains change from dry grass flatland in the dry season to a water wonderland in the wet season. It has only recently been opened to the public. Fantastic birdlife can be seen which includes migratory species. The Park has Acacia woodland on the fringes.
Incredible herds of Kafue Lechwe can be seen here, also smaller numbers of Zebra, some Buffalo, Eland, Roan, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Oribi, Sitatunga to mention a few and lots of waterbirds. Huge river pythons are attracted by the Lechwe and birds. The Park has very flat landscapes which are in huge contrast to other parks. It is in close proximity to Lusaka.
When to go: Perfect for a quick getaway from Lusaka, but birdwatchers will find the rainy season from November to April the best. | 
