6 Days Unique Bat Migration Safari in Kasanka National Park : From October to December annually, approximately 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats gather in a small area of evergreen swamp forest within Kasanka National Park, located in Northern Zambia. This natural phenomenon, found exclusively in Kasanka, offers remarkable birdlife sightings amidst breathtaking scenery and striking skies.
The Bat Migration is an astonishing display of nature and an experience that should not be missed! The impressive number of bats is remarkable, but it is the ambiance that truly elevates the experience – the dramatic skies as early summer rains approach, majestic raptors such as crowned and martial eagles diving through the bats in flight, and the familiar Kasanka highlights like the elusive sitatunga grazing in the misty dambos at dawn. This place is a paradise for genuine safari lovers.
Highlights
Fantastic views from the bat hides
3 nights Fully inclusive accommodation
Witness the bat migration and other amazing activities such as Wasa Walk, Game Drive, Sunrise, Sitatungas and Swamps
Day 1 : Arrival & Transfer to Protea Hotel Lusaka
Upon your arrival at Kenneth Kaunda Intl Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to the Protea Hotel Lusaka Tower by Marriott, where you will spend the night before your journey to Kasanka National Park.
Day 2 : Early Road Transfer to Kasanka NP
Today, you will enjoy an early breakfast before departing for Kasanka National Park. Our driver will be prepared for this adventure, which will take approximately 8 hours from Lusaka along the northern route, covering around 520 km. You can expect to arrive at Wasa Lodge in Kasanka National Park in the late afternoon.
Upon arrival, you will check in at Wasa Camp, where you will spend the next three days immersed in the splendor of the bat migration.
Day 3 & 4 : Kasanka Bat Safari
Your stay will encompass 3 nights in a chalet at Wasa Lodge, offering a stunning view of Lake Wasa, the ideal setting for observing the Bat Migration. From Wasa, you can reach the private hides for the bats, discover the prime locations to photograph the sitatunga, and embark on day trips into the Luwombwa region to see our other bird specialties such as Pels Fishing Owl, Bohms Bee-Eater, and Ross’s Turaco – all remarkable species that are highly likely to be spotted at Kasanka.
Day 5: Final Day in Kasanka National Park
After enjoying your morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and set off for another adventure back to Lusaka. You are expected to arrive in the late afternoon, followed by check-in at the Protea Hotel Lusaka Tower by Marriott for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer to Lusaka International Airport
Enjoy breakfast in the morning. Later, you will check out of the hotel, and based on your international flight time, our driver will take you to Kenneth Kaunda Intl Airport in time for your flight back home.
End of 6 Days Unique Bat Migration Safari in Kasanka National Park
