Zambia · national park
Lochinvar National Park
Lochinvar National Park is a national park in Zambia, established in 1972, covering 428 km² (165 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Zambia's 20 national parks.
- Area
- 428 km²
- Established
- 1972
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LUN · 145 km
Nearest airports to Lochinvar National Park
- 1 LUN145 kmstraight line
- 2 KAB189 kmstraight line
- 3Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLVI262 kmstraight lineLivingstone, Zambia
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Kariba, ZimbabweMore about Lochinvar National Park
Lochinvar National Park is one of 20 national parks in Zambia. It covers 428 km² (42,800 ha) — about 55% of the size of New York City, making it the #14 largest national park in Zambia (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1972, 54 years ago — the first national parks in Zambia date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Lochinvar National Park
The closest airport is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), about 145 km away — around 3 h 8 min by car; alternatively Kariba Airport (KAB, 189 km). Other national parks within reach include Blue Lagoon National Park (450 km²), Lusaka National Park (67 km²), Kafue National Park (22,400 km²) and Matusadona National Park (1,400 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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