Sumbu National Park
Sumbu National Park borders the huge inland sea of Lake Tanganyika in the extreme north of Zambia. Visitors come to this 780-square-mile (2020 km2) park mainly for fishing and water sports. This part of Lake Tanganyika is reputedly bilhar-zia-free, but be sure to check for its current status.
Forest and wetland wildlife species are plentiful. In fact, visitors are often accompanied to the sandy beaches by wildlife guards. Elephant, lion, buffalo, eland, puku, roan antelope, blue duiker and Sharpe’s grysbok may be seen. The shoreline is inhabited by hippo, crocodiles and water birds. Savannah dominates the park inland.
Day and night game drives in open vehicles, guided walks, and day and night game viewing by boat for crocodiles areavailable.
Fishing for goliath tigerfish, vundu (giant catfish), lake salmon and Nile perch in Lake Tanganyika is excellent, especially November-March. The Zambia National Fishing Compe¬tition at Kasaba Bay is held every March or April, depending on the water level. Boats are available for hire.
ACCOMMODATION - CLASS C: * Kasaba Bay Lodge has 18 chalets (doubles) with private facilities and swimming pool, located a few hundred yards from the beach. The lodge offers fishing, game viewing and boating. * Ndole Bay Lodge, located just outside the park, has chalets (18 beds) with facilities ensuite; game viewing, fishing and boating are available. * Nkamba Bay Lodge, 15 miles (24 km) from Kasaba Bay in the park on a hill overlooking the beach, has ten chalets (doubles) with ensuite facilities. Activities include fishing, boating and game viewing.