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BEST 7 REASONS TO VISIT SIOMA NGWEZI

Best 7 Reasons To Visit Sioma Ngwezi National Park

The best 7 reasons to visit Sioma Ngwezi National Park or south luangwa national park in Zambia include; Sioma ngwezi and ngonye falls national, sport fishing, game drives, walking in the African bush, bird watching, swimming and canoeing, and game viewing in Sioma Ngwezi National park.

Sioma Ngwezi National Park is located in the south western corner of Zambia surrounded by a 35 000 square kilometre with a Game Management Area allowing the free movement of animals, the Park holds a huge variety of game species such as elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, roan, tsessebe, zebra, impala, kudu, duiker, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and sitatunga as well as a great number of birds.

Sioma Ngwezi is the third largest Park in Zambia covering a total area of more than 5000 km2 occupying part of large plain lying between the Zambezi region, bordered by the Kwando River to the west which also forms the Zambia’s border with Angola, also home to the Ngonye (Sioma) Falls with a height of 10- 25m well known as the famous Sioma falls.

 

1. Ngonye Falls In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Ngonye falls are in the western province Zambia, near the town of Sioma and a few hundred kilometres upstream from the Victoria Falls with a height of 10- 25m, with a huge volume of water and width which make a visit to them worthwhile. The falls are found along the Zambezi River through the Kalahari woodland and these attract abroad number of tourists and touristic activities like swimming in one of the many rock pools, photography, leisure among other  activities and attractions in ngwezi national park kazungula zambia.

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2. Sport Fishing In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

There is no actual fishing in the park itself, but this is carried out in the Zambezi River which acts as a fishing ground for the tourists and keen anglers who can fish for the tigerfish the common fish specie in the zambezi river and this is carried out by visitors or tourists during there participation and experiences in Sioma Ngwezi National Park.

 

3.Walking In The African Bush In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Sioma Ngwezi game park is mainly covered by Kalahari woodland which favours game or nature walks as activities with a quite large and extensive walker’s paradise this offers visitors a broad range of experience achieved through various findings done while in the park like photography, health physical exercises game viewing, and all this is done with a guide that can be hired to accompany you as you explore the flora and fauna of this remote park.

An opportunity to interact with the African bush and learn about its unique flora and wildlife is provided by a guided bush walk. Setting off on an expedition, your feet will follow in the footsteps of Africa’s wild inhabitants. As you push through the bush and smell the crushed wild grasses, your six senses will come back to life as Africa touches you and you touch Africa. Discovering a variety of natural treasures while at one with the environment in the company of your knowledgeable, walking safari guide. Learning how to track and testing your ability to approach smaller animals, such as impala or nyala antelope, without drawing their attention to yourself. Learning about the ancient uses of wild herbs, smell and taste them, and discover the many minute wonders of the bush.

 

4. Bird Watching In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Bird watching in sioma ngwezi national park kazungula is fantastic differing from all Zambia’s national parks, this is more prominent on Kwando River in the south, providing a haven for birds like the African fish eagle, yellow billed kites and kingfishers which make a great view for the tourists with the aims of birding, photography among other activities in Sioma Ngwezi National Park.\

Sioma Ngwezi National park

 

5. Game Drives In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Game drives is possible despite the lack of road infrastructure in sioma ngwezi national park, the park has only got tracking routes but no specific roads through out and its only for a few operators who offer this activity.

Self drives are possible and taking own cars but this is not recommended by the park management as it is difficult to make your way around the park, as through the park it requires a 4×4’s car which is advisable and hiring a guide being a better idea for the visitors in sioma ngwezi national park.

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6. Swimming And Canoeing In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Zambezi River is also home to the Ngonye (or Sioma) Falls, with excursions and trips offered from Sioma Camp while exploring the Zambezi River, kayaking, canoeing or even enjoying a leisure sunset cruise on the river which involves participation in swimming for fun and sport getting up close and even taking a swim in one of the rock pools  according to the tourists preferences all of which impress visitors.

Game drives, game walks and bird watching excursions can be also experienced along side the cruising on the Zambezi River, in Sioma Ngwezi National Park.

 

7. Game Viewing In Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Sioma Ngwezi National park is a true adventurer and wild place where one can go for game viewing, photography, among other activities due to the park giving access to famous landmarks such as the Victoria Falls, Ngonye Falls, and being home to over 3,000 African bush elephants.

The roan antelope, sable antelope, puku, impala, Grant’s zebra, kudu, endangered species including the main predators like  the Cape wild dog and South African cheetah, lion, leopard and spotted hyena but they are rarely encountered which makes the visit to the park, stay and viewing worth while in Sioma Ngwezi National Park.

What animals are in Sioma Ngwezi National Park?
The majority of the Sioma Ngwezi National Park is covered in Kalahari forest. It is Zambia’s third-largest park, with a total land area of 5 276 km2 (3 278 mi2). Although there was a lot of poaching in the past, things are getting better and the wildlife is regaining health. Elephants can be seen along the southeast boundary, where they have re-established an ancient migration route that is now marked by numerous tracks in a corridor that is more than a kilometer (half a mile) long. The majority of the wild animals found in the African bush may be seen, and their numbers are slowly increasing. According to wildlife scouts from the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA), Sioma Ngwezi holds a huge variety of species such as elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, roan, tsessebe, zebra, impala, kudu, duiker, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and sitatunga as well as a great number of birds.
What is the largest game park in Africa?
Large national parks in Africa cover large areas of land (some larger than many European nations), allowing for the preservation of animals and plants in their native settings. But the biggest African national park is Namib-Naukluft National Park  covering over 19 216 square miles making it bigger than Slovakia and Maryland combined.
The smallest of the ten largest national park is only 8 649 square miles in size, making it comparable in size to Kosovo in Europe or New Jersey.
Even though the attention is on the largest park, Africa is home to many more sizable parks.
What is the smallest National Park in Zambia?

One of Zambia’s smallest national parks, Luambe is only 254 km2 (158 mi2) in size and Lusaka National Park. It is located in the center of the Luangwa Valley, between Lukusuzi and the North and South Luangwa National Parks, on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River. It is one of Zambia’s first conservation areas and was established in 1938.

Similar to its larger neighboring parks, Luambe has a diverse range of animals, including all the usual large herbivores and carnivores as well as several lesser-known species. With the advantage that Luambe is less crowded than its more well-known neighbors, the animals of Luambe are typically present at lower concentrations than in the larger parks.

The diversity of habitats is immense, and within short distances, vegetation may be found in riverine forest, cathedral mopane woodland, floodplain acacia thickets, and the wide grasslands of the Chipuka Plains, which are dotted with sausage trees. Over 200 different bird species can be seen in Luambe, and the populations of elephants, lions, and leopards are growing, so it’s definitely worth going before everyone else does.
What is the largest game reserve in Zambia?
One of the most distinctive wildernesses in Africa is Kafue National Park. It is one of the largest National Parks on the continent, covering an area that is almost the size of Wales (more than 22,000 km2), and because of its size, there are many distinct wildlife habitats to be discovered. The park has avoided widespread tourism and been left wild and unspoiled, as it should be, making it one of Africa’s best kept secrets. As a result, visitors may enjoy superb game viewing with a wide variety of wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and uninterrupted contact with nature.

The 250km-long Kafue River, which flows through the park, gave it its name. Large herds of antelope and elephant are naturally drawn to the lake itezhi-tezhi it creates after entering the park from the north-east. The Lunga and Lufupa Rivers, both feeder tributaries to the Kafue River, are other well-known rivers that flow through the park. In the North and East of the park, where most of the safari sites are situated, the complex water systems and lake dominate the terrain.

With a short 3- to 4-hour drive from both Lusaka and Livingstone, Kafue National Park is Zambia’s largest and most established national park. The park is a good alternative for safari charters due to the abundance of airstrips, notably Mukambi’s recently constructed airstrip, which is only 5 minutes downstream from the lode.

When To Visit Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Sioma Ngwezi National Park can be visited through out the year, but the best time to explore the national parks of Sioma Ngwezi and Ngonye Falls is in May or early June, right after the rainy season. Being the best time to see wildlife when the majority of Sioma Ngwezi’s dambos (wetland lakes) still have water.  it has got no permanent water sources and animals tend to move out in the dry season in search for water and this can be the best time to see the different herds migrate, than coming from December to April when the roads might become difficult to navigate.

 

Accommodation in Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Accommodation options in and around the park are available to visitor and tourists which range with the status and preferences of clients but with comfortable lodges or adventurous campsites, like Mukolo Camp, Kazondwe Camp and Lodge, Camp Kwando, Gondwana Namushasha River Lodge,  cabins and hotels in the park and the surrounding towns just giving a more perfect adventure experience with prices ranging from big Savings and low prices in Sioma Ngwezi National Park.

 

How To Access Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Road transport can be used in Sioma Ngwezi National Park and there is a good road from Livingstone to Sioma Ngwezi but the sandy tracks in the park aren’t favourable since the park has got no roads, and the nature of the landscape calls for a 4×4 car which is essential, Incase of visiting the park independently, picking up a scout or guide at the park’s office can be a better option for a clear guidance and information in Sioma Ngwezi National Park.

Conclusion

In Zambia exploring and gaining an experience of  a true adventurer, you can visit the Sioma Ngwezi National Park located on the border that Zambia shares with Angola and Namibia and covering a vast area of wildland with a variety of wildlife in Sioma Ngwezi  involving even the usual species sioma falls  present and a high number of Elephants, zebra, puku, impala, eland and tsessebe among other animals.

The park only tracks requires four-wheel drive vehicles in all seasons of the year as sand can block the cars during the dry season and muddy tracks in the rainy season, Kubwa five safaris has got all the answers to Sioma Ngwezi national park incase of bookings, and more details, Kubwa five safari’s offices can be reached or even accessed online.