Kafue National Park is the largest National Park in Zambia, covering an area of about 22,400 km² the same size as Wales or Massachusetts. It is the second largest park in Africa and is home to over 55 different species of animals.

The park's name is derived from the Kafue River which stretches over three provinces of North Western, Central and Southern. The main access is via the Great Western Road that cuts through the Park from Lusaka to Mongu. Seasonal dirt roads also link from Kalomo and Namwala in the south and south-east, and Kasempa in the north. Kafue National Park has a wide range of wildlife including cats and birds