Mudumu National Park was proclaimed in 1990. It lies on the eastern bank of the Kwando River and is reached via the D3511 turn-off at Kongola. The Kwando River breaks up into a maze of channels as it flows towards Linyanti. Mudumu Park is characterized by riverine forest and extensive floodplains and swamps. This diverse habitat is ideal for birds, and the count stands at over 400 species including Wattled Crane, Slaty Egret, Swamp Boubou, Warblers, various Cisticola species, Hartlaub’s Babbler, Rufous-bellied Heron, Coucal, Gallinule and Dwarf Geese.

There are large herds of buffalo, elephant, and antelope such as the shy swamp-loving sitatunga. Other species include red lechwe, waterbuck, roan, giraffe, zebra, warthog and baboon. Otters and water monitors can be sighted, as well as the predators such as lion, leopard, and hyena. Crocodile are abundant and this area is famous for its hippo population.

This is 4x4 terrain as conditions are sandy when dry and muddy when wet. A variety of accommodation options exist on the east bank of the Kwando River between Kongola and Mudumu National Park. Lianshulu Lodge lies within the park.

Weather Facts: Rainfall is high and this area can receive up to 700mm annually with a peak in January/February. Flooding can be extensive in this park as the river levels are affected by the river systems in Zambia and Angola.