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Lusenga Plain National Park

Lusenga Plain National Park is a national park in Zambia, covering 800 km² (309 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Zambia's 20 national parks.

Area
800 km²
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
FBM · 305 km

Nearest airports to Lusenga Plain National Park

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    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo Airports in DR CongoTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    FBM305 kmstraight line

More about Lusenga Plain National Park

Lusenga Plain National Park is one of 20 national parks in Zambia. It covers 800 km² (80,000 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #12 largest national park in Zambia (1.3% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Lusenga Plain National Park

The closest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), about 305 km away — around 6 h 37 min by car. Other national parks within reach include Mweru Wantipa National Park (3,134 km²), Nsumbu National Park (2,020 km²), Kundelungu National Park (7,600 km²) and Isangano National Park (840 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Lusenga Plain National Park?

800 km² — about 80,000 hectares or 309 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Lusenga Plain National Park?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), about 305 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Lusenga Plain National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

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