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'''Kafue National Park''' is the largest | '''Kafue National Park''' is the largest national park in [[Zambia]], covering an area of about 22,400 km² (similar in size to Wales or Massachusetts). It is the second largest park in Africa and is home to over 55 different species of animals. | ||
The park is named for the [[Kafue River]]. It stretches over three provinces:<!-- NOTE: only officially sanctioned provinces to be included here.--> [[North-Western Province, Zambia|North Western]], [[Central Province, Zambia|Central]] and [[Southern Province, Zambia|Southern]]. The main access is via the [[Great West Road, Zambia|Great West Road]] from [[Lusaka]] to [[Mongu]] which crosses the park north of its centre. Seasonal dirt roads also link from [[Kalomo]] and [[Namwala]] in the south and south-east, and [[Kasempa]] in the north. | The park is named for the [[Kafue River]]. It stretches over three provinces:<!-- NOTE: only officially sanctioned provinces to be included here.--> [[North-Western Province, Zambia|North Western]], [[Central Province, Zambia|Central]] and [[Southern Province, Zambia|Southern]]. The main access is via the [[Great West Road, Zambia|Great West Road]] from [[Lusaka]] to [[Mongu]] which crosses the park north of its centre. Seasonal dirt roads also link from [[Kalomo]] and [[Namwala]] in the south and south-east, and [[Kasempa]] in the north. | ||
