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Kasanka National Park

Kasanka is a small, varied park of woodland, plains, rivers and wetlands. Seasonal bats, birdwatching and the chance to look for sitatunga make it a destination for a carefully planned, unhurried visit.

Fruit bats leave Kasanka’s swamp forest at dusk.
Photo by Sybryn Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Watch bats leave their roost at dusk or return before dawn during the seasonal gathering.
  • Look for sitatunga from the raised hide beside Kapabi Swamp.
  • Explore a mix of miombo woodland, swamp forest, plains and wetlands.
Wetlands and miombo woodland in Kasanka National Park.
Photo by Sybryn Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
A sitatunga in wetland vegetation at Kasanka.
Photo by Sybryn Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kasanka National Park

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Fruit bats leave Kasanka’s swamp forest at dusk.

Kasanka During Bat Season: Choosing Dates, a Base and the Right Pace

The arrival of straw-coloured fruit bats transforms Kasanka between late October and December. This guide helps you decide when to go, what to expect and how to plan a stay that does not depend on sunset alone.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026