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1 Ecology and wildlife  





2 Facilities  





3 See also  





4 References  














Blue Lagoon National Park






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Coordinates: 15°27S 27°22E / 15.450°S 27.367°E / -15.450; 27.367
 

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Blue Lagoon National Park

IUCN category II (national park)

Map showing the location of Blue Lagoon National Park
Map showing the location of Blue Lagoon National Park

LocationZambia
Nearest cityLusaka
Coordinates15°27′S 27°22′E / 15.450°S 27.367°E / -15.450; 27.367
Area500 km2 (190 sq mi)
Established1976
Governing bodyZambia Wildlife Authority

Blue Lagoon National Park is a small wildlife haven in the northern part of the Kafue FlatsinZambia's Central Province. It covers about 500 km2 (190 sq mi) and is very accessible, being about 100 km (60 mi) west of Lusaka (120 km by road).

Ecology and wildlife

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Kafue Flats Protected Areas
Protected areas of the Kafue Flats

The Kafue River's main channel is about 10 km south of the southern park boundary.

Herds of Kafue Lechwe are seen in the flooded areas, Sitatunga in the swamps and zebra, Reedbuck and buffalo graze the drier parts. A very large number of bird species can be seen there, especially aquatic birds.[1]

It is similar to Lochinvar National Park in the south of the Kafue Flats (but there is no direct road between the two, except via Lusaka).

Facilities

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The land was once a farm and the old farmhouse is now the Park reception. There are four chalets available for accommodation, and a campsite at the edge of the floodplain.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Camerapix: "Spectrum Guide to Zambia." Camerapix International Publishing, Nairobi, 1996.
  • ^ Blue Lagoon National Park on the Zambia National Tourist Board website.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blue_Lagoon_National_Park&oldid=1212590959"

    Categories: 
    IUCN Category II
    National parks of Zambia
    Geography of Central Province, Zambia
    Tourist attractions in Central Province, Zambia
    Kafue River
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