Kafue National Park

Named after the Kafue River, this reserve is the largest national park in Zambia and the second largest in all of Africa. While its size is impressive, the diversity of species in this park is what draws wildlife tourists to Kafue. Sure, it’s possible to spot the Big Five in the plains of this massive reserve, but the more unique sitatunga, lechwe, and yellow-backed duiker—all members of the antelope family—graze in nearby swamplands. Evening game drives and afternoon river cruises offer visitors a rare opportunity to see elusive leopards descend from treetops. And travelers here are even likely to spot a pack of the highly sought after wild dogs.