Lusaka National Park

Lusaka National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Lusaka National Park
Location Lusaka Province, Zambia
Nearest city Lusaka
Coordinates 15°30′S 28°23′E / 15.500°S 28.383°E / -15.500; 28.383Coordinates: 15°30′S 28°23′E / 15.500°S 28.383°E / -15.500; 28.383
Area 6,715 ha
Established 2011
Governing body Zambia Wildlife Authority

Lusaka National Park is located to the south-east of the city of Lusaka in Zambia. It is Zambia's newest national park, established in 2011 and officially opened in 2015. It is also Zambia's smallest national park at 6,715 hectares. The park was established over an area that was previously forest reserve and is entirely fenced.[1][2]

References

  1. "Lusaka National Park opens with a bang". Zambia Daily Mail. Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  2. "President Lungu opens Lusaka National Park". Lusaka Times. Lusaka Times. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
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