The Bat Migration in Kasanka

8 days—Kasanka Bat Migration

$2400-3350 USD

Safari summary

Spend 7 days from Lusaka in Kasanka NP camping with a private chef, your own personal guide as we witness the beauty of this little known national park. There is fantastic birding to be done as well as elephants and other Big 5 in the park.
Visiting Wasa Lodge, the Pontoon campsites and the Bufumu bat hide. Some of the most beautiful scenery and the privilege of being in this stunning park.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Walking safari—with armed guard
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	November, December
	Countries	Zambia
	Parks	Kasanka Mosi oa Tunya Victoria Falls

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Arrive Lusaka Arrive Lusaka International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation for the night. Once you have all arrived Pierre will meet you at the guest house and go over the following days itinerary. (D)

Day 2

Kasanka

Day 2 – Wasa Lodge Departing Lusaka early we head Northeast for the Maluashi Gate of Kasanka National Park. Due to the distance travelled today our first nights’ meal will be a traditional dinner prepared by the lodge staff and we will be accommodated in the lodge chalets (included in the tour cost). Set on the banks of a large lagoon it offers fantastic viewing of Puku, Hippo and other species as well as being close to the Mushitu (swamp forest). (BLD)

Day 3

Day 3, 4 and 5 – Pontoon 1 Our first morning will be spent having breakfast, relaxing in front of the lodge in the forest taking in the millions of bats as well as a host of other bird species. Sunrise & sunset are the best times to view the bats as they take flight in the evenings or return to roost in the mornings after feeding. There is a Bat Hide set at tree top height giving you the best view. This campsite is situated in an evergreen forest overlooking a swamp clearing favored by Sitatunga, it is close to the Bat hide and Fibwe hide. We will spend 2 nights here with local guides taking us on specialized excursions looking for bats, birds & mammals. To fully appreciate everything this park has to offer local guides are essential, we support the local communities and get the most out of the experience. (BLD)