In Zambia’s far north, Nsumbu National Park guards a wild stretch of Lake Tanganyika — the world’s longest and second-deepest freshwater lake — where escarpment bush gives way to sandy bays and turquoise water. Under renewed conservation management its elephant, lion, buffalo and antelope are recovering, and the combination of game viewing, beaches, snorkelling and sport fishing for giant Nile perch is unlike anywhere else in the country.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★☆☆ Infrastructure: ★★☆☆☆ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★★★☆ Exclusivity: ★★★★★ Value for Money: ★★★☆☆ Scenery: ★★★★★
Location: Far northern Zambia; Lake Tanganyika; near Mporokoso & Mpulungu
Key wildlife: Elephant, lion, buffalo, sitatunga, blue duiker; lake fish
Best for: Bush-and-beach, remote wilderness, fishing, snorkelling
Best time: May–October (dry season)
More about this park will be added here over time.
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