Blue Lagoon National Park

Central Province (Mumbwa District), Zambia

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Blue Lagoon National Park is a wetland sanctuary located in Zambia’s Central Province within the Kafue Flats, about 120 kilometers west of Lusaka.

Established as a national park in 1976, it covers roughly 500 square kilometers of seasonal floodplains, lagoons, and grasslands that change dramatically between the dry and rainy seasons. The park is best known for its large populations of Kafue lechwe, a rare semi-aquatic antelope found mainly in the Kafue Flats. Other wildlife includes sitatunga, zebra, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of wetland species.

It is also one of Zambia’s premier birdwatching destinations, with more than 400 recorded bird species, including wattled cranes, storks, pelicans, and many migratory birds. Known for its vast open landscapes, rich biodiversity, and peaceful atmosphere, Blue Lagoon National Park offers visitors a chance to experience one of Zambia’s most important wetland ecosystems and a less-crowded alternative to the country’s larger safari destinations.