Blue Lagoon National Park

Situated in the northern part of the Kafue Flats in Zambia's Central Province, and about 100 kilometres west of Lusaka, Blue Lagoon National Park is a small wildlife sanctuary. Most fondly known for its stunning turquoise lagoon, animals and birdlife, the park is also home to picturesque acacia woodlands and vast plains. The landscape attracts thousands of Kafue lechwe, zebra, sitatunga, some buffalo and numerous waterbirds. Having only opened 40 years ago, the park is seen as one of the last relatively untouched natural destinations in Africa. Blue Lagoon is one of the few where herds of hundreds of lechwe can be seen, and several thousand sometimes gather together on the plains. It is also famous for its incredible array of birdlife, and the presence of huge river pythons.