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The Kasanka Trust is a wildlife charity based in Zambia and the UK, which manages the Kasanka National Park in Zambia’s Central province and hosts visitors and volunteers to Kasanka and the Bangweulu. Kasanka is Zambia’s only national park under private management and is entirely reliant on tourism revenue and charitable funding. It is a valuable conservation area with diverse flora and fauna including many endangered species and exceptional birdlife. The Bangweulu wetlands, just north of Kasanka are one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife secrets with over 100,000 Black Lechwe and the world’s most visible Shoebill storks. Kasanka National Park and the adjacent Bangweulu Wetlands make very rewarding destinations for visitors seeking to delve deeper into Africa’s hidden corners. There are great opportunities for education and research in a real wilderness but with good supportive infrastructure. The Trust welcomes volunteers for both conservation and research. There are 2 permanent lodges in Kasanka, Wasa and Luwombwa Wasa Lodge Wasa Lodge lies on the edge of Lake Wasa in the eastern half of the park just 12 kms from the park entrance at the tarmac road.
It is ideally suited for visiting the hide at Fibwe (just 15 minutes drive or 2 hours walk away) and has a fine view with puku, hippo and sometimes even sitatunga visible from the lodge.
During 2002 building work was completed on 3 new rondavels to a high standard. Each has a double and a single bed, ensuite bathroom and private verandah. Lighting is provided (by solar power). Additional accommodation is available in 6 simpler chalets with separate facilities.
The Lodge also has a new main building housing a Bar, Dining room, Reception and Verandah overlooking the lake. All the buildings have thatched roofs and are in a traditional style.
Located on the banks of the Luwombwa River in the western half of the park nearer the airstrip, this lodge has also recently been upgraded with the addition of new ensuite chalets overlooking the river. Some of these are family chalets with 4 beds in each. Some older chalets with separate bathrooms are also available.
The prime attraction of Luwombwa Lodge must be the river. Unlike most safari river trips, the Luwombwa is a gentle meandering stream heavily fringed with evergreen forest. Birdwatching can be great with African Finfoot, Narina Trogon and Pel’s Fishing Owl all regularly seen, not to mention kingfishers, bee-eaters, sunbirds and ibises.
For fishermen a special permit is available allowing you to catch Bream (Tilapia), Barbel Fish and sometimes the much sought after tigerfish. Motor boats and canoes with guides are available at the lodge.
Luwombwa also has nearby gameviewing, noteably at the Chikufwe Plain where the airstrip is located, and Reedbuck, duikers, Lichenstein’s hartebeast and Sable antelope are often seen.
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