ZAMBIA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Zambia Wildlife AuthorityKafue Road

Private Bag 1ChilangaZambia.

Tel: +260-211- 278629 / 278524 / 278129Fax: +260-211- 278299 / 278524

Email: info@zawa.org.zm

1.0 IntroductionZambia is endowed with 20 National Parks and 36 Game Management Areas (GMAs), that together account for about 30% of the country’s total land area making it one of the largest in Africa.

The Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) is mandated under the Zambia Wildlife Act No. 12 of 1998 to manage and conserve wildlife in Zambia. ZAWA endeavours to integrate the wildlife policy with economic, environmental and social policies to ensure effective contribution to sustainable national development. It is committed to promote integrated and participatory approaches to wildlife resource management especially in the Game Management Areas to reduce conflict of interests between humans and wildlife.

The 20 National Parks offer Non-Consumptive tourism activities and ZAWA collects revenue from these Protected Areas in form of entry fees, Bed levies, game drives, camping, filming fees, vehicle fees, walking safaris and other fees.

1.1 National Parks and Tourism Development in ZambiaZambia is tourism is nature based and the majority of Zambia’s biodiversity is contained within this extensive wildlife estate which accounts for about 80% of Zambia’s Tourism activities.

Tourism makes a significant contribution to Zambia’s economy. In 2005, nature tourism alone (when both direct and indirect effects are included) contributed nearly 16 percent of Zambian exports, 6.5 percent of GDP, 7 percent of government revenues, 10 percent of formal sector employment and nearly 6 percent of wages. Taking into account other types of tourism outside of nature tourism, the economic contribution of the industry is likely to be even greater.

Zambia accounts for a small share of the regional and global tourism markets. The number of visitors to Zambia increased eightfold between 1995 and 2007, when it reached 897,413 international visitors, although visitor numbers have since declined. In 2009 Zambia received 709,948 international visitors, equivalent to a 12.5 percent decline from 2008.

It must be recognized that Zambia’s tourism industry is developing within a context of international and regional growth. Globally, tourism has seen rapid growth, fuelled by widespread economic growth and the associated increase in disposable incomes until the year 2008 when countries the world over began to experience serious financial challenges. Since 2000, this phenomenon has started to benefit southern Africa more noticeably due to customer demand for new destinations and products. Historically, Zambia’s stake in the industry has been insignificant, but the past five years or so have

witnessed a steady growth in the tourism sector, projected to deliver over 1.4 million tourist arrivals by 2015.

Tourism in Zambia was given a formal role in the economy in 1996, when it was reclassified from a social to an economic sector; a role that was strengthened in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper of 2001. The current Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP) has consolidated the focus on tourism and for the first time identified specific targets for tourist arrivals, employment and earnings.

1.2 Regional Tourism Trends:According to the World Bank – UK AID report (2011), Two-thirds of the visitors to Zambia in 2009 were from Africa, the majority of which were from other countries in southern and eastern Africa.

In 2004, international tourism arrival figures show a South African dominance (53%) in the South-eastern Africa regional market, and a comparatively poor performance (4%) of Zambia. Overall trends indicate that tourist arrivals to the region will grow to between 16 million and 20 million by 2012.

Zambia is good at attracting tourists, but less successful in securing the maximum financial benefits from these tourists. This is due to the relatively short average stay of tourists in Zambia (6.9 days, compared with 8.6 in Botswana and 12.4 in Namibia). The tourism supply chain is short and the ability to move tourists between destinations within Zambia is limited by infrastructure and transport shortcomings.

1.3 Profile of Zambian Tourism:The tourism sector in Zambia is strongly oriented towards nature tourism. Zambia’s tourism industry is currently based on two principal assets: the Victoria Falls and the country’s wildlife estate. In popularity, the Victoria Falls outshines the safari product.

The wildlife estate comprising 20 National Parks and 36 Game Management Areas is the main tourism product after the Victoria Falls. Of the 20 National Parks, only four are currently developed in terms of tourism:

⇒ South Luangwa is the most popular national park. Nested in the Luangwa Valley,

its products are the classic safari as well as walking safari. Animals are plentiful and sightings are rewarding. It includes endemic large mammals such as Thornicroft’s giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest.

⇒ Lower Zambezi is popular for its canoe and boat safaris on the Zambezi River.

Angling for tiger fish is becoming a central attraction, and tourists can enjoy large populations of hippo and elephant with the escarpment as a dramatic backdrop.

⇒ Kafue is emerging as the last wilderness in southern Africa. Larger than the

Kruger National Park of South Africa, it offers an unmatched variety of wildlife. Its main features are Lake Itezhi-tezhi and the Busanga and Nanzhila Plains with large concentrations of antelopes and predators including tree-climbing lions.

⇒ Mosi-Oa-Tunya is a small park adjacent to the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi

River. It offers a quick glance of Africa’s wildlife, including the only white rhino in Zambia.

1.4 Regional Comparative AnalysisZambia has a comparative advantage in the Southern Africa sub-region with regards to wildlife based tourism due to:

(i) Diverse wildlife species.(ii) The positive nature of the wildlife estate which is undisturbed.(iii) Stable political and economical climate in the country.(iv) Abundance of land in the protected areas of the country.

In south-eastern African, the competitors for nature-based tourism are currently South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

An estimate of the magnitude of the untapped potential of Zambia’s tourism can be obtained by a simple comparative analysis of its park income from its wildlife estate compared to those of two regional neighbours, Zimbabwe and South Africa and the revenues that are generated by these estates.

Table 2: Park Size and Income ComparisonsSn. Country Size of Protected Area –

Hectare% Area

Revenues /Hectare

Computed Revenues

% Revenues

1 South Africa

11,500,000 31% $17.50

$201,250,000 61%

2 Zimbabwe 10,000,000 27% $11.50

$115,000,000 35%

3 Zambia 16,000,000 43% $0.75 $12,000,000 4%

37,500,000 100%

$ 8.70 average

$328,250,000 100%

Source: Adapted from: Development Services and Initiatives, 2004, Financial and Economic Analysis of the Costs and Benefits of Managing the Protected Area Estate.

Zambia with 43% of the protected area size of the three countries only earns 4% of the income in park fees that the three countries earn. The earning per hectare of 75 cents is far below Zimbabwe’s $11.50 and South Africa’s $17.50.

The strategies for increasing these earnings per hectare lie in improved access to and management of Zambia’s wildlife estate, together with complimentary increased bed capacities in these estates.

In terms of socio-economic benefits, tourism has a great potential to improve the well-being of a country’s citizens, promoting higher standards of living, increasing employment and creating conditions of economic and social progress. Employment is one of the most readily available indicators to begin measuring the social impact of tourism, since job creation generally helps create the opportunities for better standards of living and related conditions of socio-economic progress. Tourism contributes significantly, both directly and indirectly, to the creation of employment. On average, every tourist bed established, has a potential to create 3 jobs. An increase in the tourist beds in our national parks would create a lot of jobs for the local communities living around the national parks, thereby improving their livelihoods.

2.0 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Zambia Wildlife Authority has identified a number of tourism sites with great potential for development of tourist accommodation facilities.The sites are earmarked for different types of facilities which differ in size and location and range from Lodge / Hotel sites to Bush camps. ZAWA enters into Tourism Concession Agreement (TCAs) with successful bidders to develop the site and conduct Non consumptive tourism activities.

Tourism sites are available for various accommodation facilities in Blue Lagoon, Kafue, Lusaka, Nsumbu, North Luangwa and South Luangwa National Parks, and Chete and Sekula Islands on Lake Kariba as well as the Greater Livingstone Tourism Area.

2.1 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

Location and Size

South Luangwa National Park is the second largest of the 19 national parks in Zambia, covering an area of approximately 9,050 Km2 in extent and is one of the best known tourist destinations in Africa because of its abundant wildlife and exceptional scenic beauty and wilderness nature.

The park is situated more than 700 Km from Lusaka via Chipata in Eastern province of Zambia. It is surrounded by five Game Management Areas (GMAs) namely Munyamadzi in the north; Lumimba and Lupande in the East; Sandwe in the south-east and Chisomo in the south-west.

Park Access

The park can be accessed by road from Lusaka through Chipata or through Petauke. The park can also be accessed by air through Mfuwe International Airport.

Natural Resource Endowment

South Luangwa National Park boasts of having all the major vegetation types of the Central African Valley. The Luangwa Valley is renowned for its large concentration of mammals, prolific bird life including migrant water birds and a large number of crocodiles and hippos in the perennial rivers. The location of the park with the surrounding GMAs and the adjacent national parks of Luambe, North Luangwa and Lukusuzi forms an uninterrupted collection of ecosystem, which is partially suited for gene flow and the enhancement, and enrichment of gene pool to reduce any stochastic changes associated with small populations.

Description of the Sites

Kasenga Lagoon – (Site No. 1)

This site is located at the bottom tip of the park on the western bank of the Luangwa River between S 13º 45.218’ and E031º 03.923’ . The site is on a lagoon off the Luangwa River.

Wildlife: Common animals seen in this area are Hippo. Roan Antelope, puku, Reedbuck, Warthogs, Elephant and Waterbuck

Vegetation: Common trees are sausage trees (Kigellia Africana) Winterthorn (Acacia albida Pod mahogany (Alfelia queasiness) Tamarind (tamarindus indica). Jackal berry (Diospyros mespiliformis)

Access: by water transport (rain season) and by road from Petauke though Nyakolwe Game Ranch The area is approximately 85 km from the Petauke Boma or by air through Msanzala airstrip in Nyakolwe Game Ranch, which is about 16 km, or the proposed new airstrip in the southern part of the park.

Mutipwazi – (Site No.2)One site is just off Mutipwazi river confluence and another in Sandwe game management Area between coordinates (S13 44 and E o31 06).

Wildlife: Hippo, Puku, waterbuck, Buffalo, Elephants, Lion, Leopard and good forbird watching the small but rare Crowned Guenneafolw is common in this area aswell as the Blue Monkey and Colobus Monkey.etc.

Access: By road from Petauke, which is approximately, 88 km from the Boma or byAir from Msanzala Airstrip, which is about 22 km.

Lusiwashi- (Site No. 3)The area has two potential sites on both sides of the Lusiwashi- Luangwa confluence the first site is located between S 13 25 and E 031 27 while the other is directly opposite this site or can be relocated upwards of the Lusiwashi River.

Wildlife: All common species found in the Luangwa valley are found in this area.There is a big school of Hippo at the confluence.Wildbeasts, Caracal and Reedbucks and Oribi are also seen in this area.Birds are also abundant in this area.

Access: The site is approximately 30 km west of Luamfwa lodge or 108 kmFrom Petauke via Nyala lodge or 124 km from Mfuwe International Airport orapproximately 55 km from Msanzala Airstrip in Sandwe Gama Management Area.

Mukute – (Site No. 4)This site lies between coordinates S13 30 .078 and E0 031 30.344 on theMapandwe stream a tributary of the Luangwa river. The site is approximately 8 kilometers south east of Chinengwe Bush Camp. The site is in a well-wooded area which is well shaded. There are also some Islands to the south west of the site

Wildlife: Common species are elephants, Warthogs, Buffaloes, Impala, Puku and CrocodileVegetation: The area is well wooded with good shade all round and good gameviewing with good walking areas.

Access: An access road can be linked to the old Lusangazi –Kanzutu Road through the ZESCO WAY Leave to the south or from the present Malama-Luamfwa road to the north. The

site is approximately 21 km east of Luamfwa lodge and 110 km from Petauke or 90 km from Mfuwe international Airport.

Nkundwe – (Site No. 5)

The site lies between GPS codes S13 33 692 and E0 031 14 916 at the confluence of the Nkundwe and Luangwa River on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River but on the southern bank of Nkundwe stream.

Wildlife: Elephants Hippo, Eland, Roan Impala Buffalo and many other common species are seen regulary in this area.

Vegetation:The area is in the mopani woodland but there are other trees that provide shade such as Dischirostachis Syneria Jackal Berry which also bear fruit that attracts both birds and game animals.

Mpampongwe – (Site No. 6)

The site is situated close to Mpampongwe Hills in Sandwe Game Management Area between GPS codes S13 36 658 and E) 031 30.011 along a stream.

Wildlife: All the common species found in the park or Lupande GMA are alsoavailable in this area.

Vegetation: The site is in a well-wooded area with dominant trees being Baobab (Adansonia digitata), Sausage tree (Kigellia Africana).

Access: There is a hunting road maintained by Sable Safaris who have a hunting Concession in the Sandwe GMA

2.2 NORTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

Home of the ‘Big Five’

Location and Size

North Luangwa National Park is situated in the northern part of the Luangwa valley, in Mpika district of the Northern Province of Zambia. The size of the Park is 4,636 km2 lying between

latitude 11°25” South to 12°20” South and Longitude 31°45” East to 32°40” East. The full

eastern boundary stretch of the park follows the Luangwa River and on the western side is Muchinga escarpment but does not necessarily form the boundary.

The Park is part of the larger Luangwa valley ecosystem in a catchment area covering 144,000 km2, with a great deal of contrasting attributes that include the Muchinga escarpment, Luangwa valley, vegetation complexes and Luangwa River. It is accessible throughout the year by both air and road. The approximate distance to the nearest town, Mpika, which links visitors to the countries in the eastern and southern Africa, is 110 km. North Luangwa National Park offers a lot of opportunities for tourism growth. The park is serviced by three airfields, which are strategically located for the convenience of both visitors and management staff.

Natural EndowmentThe high concentration of large mammals such as Buffalo, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra and Lion are the major attraction in North Luangwa national Park including the Black Rhino.

The Luangwa River, which forms the park’s eastern boundary with Musalangu GMA, has as abundant aquatic species such as crocodiles, Hippos, water birds and other fresh water animals.

The plateau and the mosaic of vegetation types from the river floodplains to the top of the escarpment, provide an added scenic attraction unique to the North Luangwa National Park.

The re-introduction of the Black Rhino in May 2003 has boosted tourism in North Luangwa. North Luangwa National Park is the only Park in Zambia with the ‘Big five’. Above all North Luangwa National Park is renowned for walking safaris. A walking safari expedition in North Luangwa is just the best African experience one cannot afford to miss!

Park AccessAccess to North Luangwa National Park is through a 60 Km tarred portion of the road from Mpika town, and through a gravel road to the Park, or through the south gate from South Luangwa National Park.

Description of the Sites

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2.3 KAFUE NATIONAL PARK

Where the Cheetah Roams!

Location and Size

KNP is located between latitude 14 03 and 16 43 South and longitude 25 13 and 26 46 East in the south-central part of Zambia. The park stretches some 306 km in north-south direction and 143 km in east-west in maximum from Kasempa District in the North-Western Province through Mumbwa District in the Central Province, Namwala and Kalomo Districts in the Southern Province. It covers an area of approximately 22,400 km, comprising about 33% of the country’s national park estate. Except for a small portion on the western side, the park is surrounded by nine Game Management Areas, namely: Mumbwa, Namwala, Nkala, Bilili, Sichifulo, Mulobezi, Mufunta (proposed), Kasonso Busanga, and Lunga Luswishi.

Park accessKNP is accessible by road or by air. Road access from east and west is by tarred Lusaka-Mongu Highway, which passes through the park. The road links the park with Mumbwa and Lusaka towns in the east and Kaoma and Mongu towns in the west. In the north, the park is accessed by a gravel road from Kasempa town to Kabanga. The Kasempa-Mumbwa gravel road passes through the park in the north-eastern part. Both Kasempa-Mumbwa and Kasempa-Kabanga roads facilitate linkage with Solwezi town and the Copperbelt. In the south, the park is accessed by a road from a junction with Lusaka-Mongu public road through Itezhi-tezhi town to Musa Gate. Visitors from Livingstone access the park in the south by a gravel road from Kalomo town to Dundumweze Gate.

Access by air is facilitated by the presence of four airstrips in the park and three airstrips located on the periphery of the park. Airstrips in the park are situated at Ngoma, Chunga, Moshi and Hippo Camp. On the periphery of the park, airstrips are situated at Puku Pan Lodge, Lushimba wildlife camp and Lunga Cabins.

There is a network of gravel roads within the park, which are used for management and game viewing purposes. Accessibility within the park is hampered in the wet season when most of the roads become impassable.

Natural Resource Endowment

Flora

The park is endowed with diversified major vegetation types comprising closed forest, open forest with grass (woodland), Termite round vegetation and mound vegetation and Grassland. The closed Forest is classified into Baikiaea, Secondary Baikiaea, Pteleopsis and Riparian Forests while the Open Forest with grass is classified into Miombo, Mopane, Kalahari and Munga Woodlands. The Termite mound vegetation is classified into Mopane, Munga and Riparian termitaria. The Grassland is classified into Dambo, Riverine and Flood Plain Grasslands.

Fauna

KNP has an exceptionally large variety of fauna species distributed throughout in varying densities and in complex and diverse associations.

The park probably has the greatest animal species diversity in Zambia. One hundred and fifty eight (158 ) species of mammals, 481 species of birds, 69 species of reptiles, 35 species of amphibians and 58 species of fishes are known to occur in the park except for giraffe and tsessebe.

Elephants, Buffalos, Hippos, Red Lechwe, Impalas, Pukus and other animal species occur in large numbers in the park. The threatened Wattled Cranes also occur in this park. The two plains in the north and south are popular habitats for lions, cheetah and leopard.

Description of the Sites

Flagship Lodge (Site No. 19)

The site is located on the shoreline of Lake Itezhi Tezhi, between sites No. 12 and 13. It is characterised by rock outcrops, which are suitable for the construction of a lodge.

The site is located 20km from Ngoma airstrip. The common animal species found in the area include Elephant, Hippo, Waterbucks, Kudu, Lion and several other Plains game.

Kapilikalila Mukombwe (Site No. 10)

The site is located in the southern part of Kafue National Park, about 15 km from Ngoma and 10km from Lake Itezhi Tezhi.

The spectacular features around include the Hill called Kapilikalila Mukombwe, which visitors can use for hill climbing/hiking, and the nearby grassland patch which is usually rich with diversity of plains game. Near the site is Nkala Stream along which many species of animals concentrate, making the area very good for game viewing.

Access to the site is through Ngoma.

Site No. 14: Kaindabaila

This site is located in the central part of the park, at the southern end of the Mweengwa rapids on Kafue River. The Mweengwa Rapids, which stretch about 10Km up the river, are a unique attractions and suitable for white water rafting. Boat cruise can also be conducted on the downstream where there are no rapids. The animal species commonly seen within the surroundings of this area include warthog, sable antelopes, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, elephant, and other species. Access is through Chunga – Ngoma Road.

Site No. 30: Old Mwengwa

The site is located in the Central part of Kafue national Park, near the banks of the Kafue River. The Mwengwa rapids provide has beautiful scenery. The common animals include Elephants, Hippos, Lion, Buffalo and other plains game.

The nearest access is via the airstrip at Puku Pan Lodge on the other side of the Kafue River and then by boat to the site.

2.4 LUSAKA NATIONAL PARK

Location and SizeLusaka National Park is the 20th and newest National Park in Zambia. It is located south-east of Lusaka City, about 15 KM south-east of the City’s Central Business District. The park is the second national park to be established in a city environment, after Mosi-Oa-tunya National Park in Livingstone.

Park accessThe park is accessible by road from Leopard Hill-Chifwema, Chilenje and Lilayi Roads.

Natural Resource EndowmentThough new, the park has a relatively spectacular landscape and wildlife habitat for peaceful sightseeing and relaxation for all groups.

Description of the Sites

Safari Lodge Site: The site for the safari lodge is situated on the middle of the Natural Preservation and Tourism Development Zone of the park between 15º 32’30”S and 28º23’07E. The area is generally flat with few rocks. There are also good wildlife populations. It can be accessed using the road from the main gate.

Lusaka National Park Eatery (Restaurant) This site is close to the main entry gate. It is situated between15º 31’12”S and 28º25’34E. The site is therefore strategically located for easy access.

2.5 BLUE LAGOON NATIONAL PARK

Location and Size

The Blue Lagoon National Park is located on the northern bank of the Kafue River between 27° 15’ 00” and 27° 30’ 56” East and 15° 15’ 83” and 15° 30” 82” South (Figure 1). It forms part of

the Kafue Flats, which is an extensive floodplain of the Kafue River System. The floodplain is situated between the Itezhi-tezhi and Kafue Gorges. The area has two National Parks (Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar) and a Game Management Area (Kafue Flats, which is divided into the North and South Banks). The central part of the Kafue Flats is a down-faulted trough forming part of the East Africa Rift system. The Blue Lagoon National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in Zambia. It covers an area of about 450 km2 hectares, which represents about 8.7% of the total area (5,175km2) of the Kafue Flats.Natural Endowment

The Blue Lagoon National Park is part of a riverine wetland system known as the Kafue Flats. Although comparatively small, it is diversely endowed with abundant wildlife, particularly bird-life. The wetland system is of major local, national and international importance. For many years, the area was managed as a cattle ranch run by Colonel Ronnie Critchley and his wife Erica. In the early 1970s, the ranch was handed over to the Government of Zambia and declared a National Park in an effort to preserve its abundant wildlife for future generations. The National Park was gazetted on 16th February 1973 under Statutory Instrument No. 38 with the principle aim of protecting the natural resources of the area.

Park Access

The Blue Lagoon National Park is accessible by both road and air. It is the nearest (about 119 km) National Park from Lusaka the capital city of Zambia. Accessibility by road is by one main district road (RD 183) that crosses the northern tip of the National Park. This road leads to Mumbwa in the Western direction and to Lusaka in the Eastern direction.

Description of the Sites on Tender

Name of Site GPS Coordinates

Bed Capacity

Physical feature Period of operation

1 Shamikobo Camp

16 Main structures need attention

May - November

2 Munezha Tented Camp

12 June - November

2.6 LOCHNIVAR NATIONAL PARK

‘The Birders’ Paradise’

Location and SizeThe Lochinvar National Park is located on the southern bank of the Kafue River. It forms part of the Kafue Flats, which is an extensive floodplain of the Kafue River System. The floodplain is situated between the Itezhi-tezhi and Kafue Gorges.Lochinvar National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in Zambia. It covers an area of about 410 km2, which represents about 7.9% of the total area (5,175km2) of the Kafue Flats.

Natural EndowmentsFloraBroadly, the vegetation of the park is designated into three main vegetation communities: floodplain, termitaria and woodland. These types occur in parallel bands as influenced by the altitude above the flood level.Fauna

Mammals

Generally the wetland habitat of Lochinvar National Park has a carrying capacity of several species of mammals. The Kafue lechwe is the most dominant and important species in terms of numbers. Other species that occur in good numbers include number of zebra, buffalo, hippo, oribi, bush pig, bushbuck and reedbuck

BirdsMost sighted birds in the park include the crowned and wattled crane, saddle billed stock, African jacana, glossy ibis, and spur winged goose, Chaplin’s barbet and Egyptian goose.

ReptilesMore than 50 species of reptiles are known or probably known to occur but there are regular sights of water monitor and pythons. Fish

The Kafue Flats are one of the most important and productive fisheries in Zambia. There are diverse fish species in the park.

AccessibilityLochinvar National Park is accessible by both road and air. Road access to the park is along a 45 km stretch of gravel-surfaced road (from the main Livingstone – Lusaka road at Monze). It takes

approximately one hour to drive from Monze to the park boundary. The airstrip is in the southern sector of the park

Description of the Sites

Name of Site GPS Coordinates Bed Capacity Physical feature

Period of operation

1 Lochnivar Lodge 24 All year-round

2 Chunga Lagoon 12 May - October

2.7 CHETE AND SEKULA WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

Location and Size

Nchete and Sikula Islands are located on Lake Kariba in Sinazongwe District of Southern Province. The Islands are located some 12Km into the lake near the Zambia - Zimbabwe international boundary which is between 27° 28’ 55” E, 17° 25’ 28” S and 27° 36’ 47” E, 17° 19’ 27” S. The sizes of the Nchete and Sikula islands 26km² and 7.0km² respectively

Natural EndowmentsFloraThe two islands are generally covered by Mopane woodland. The woodland vegetation is extensive and the islands are well covered with mature trees. The visual impression from aerial imagery indicates dense woodland and closely spaced individual trees.

Fauna

Fish

Lake Kariba is a multi species fishery with about forty five (45) documented fish species which are indigenous to the upper and middle Zambezi River basin. Other species from other water bodies such as the fresh water sardine (Limnothrissa mioden) commonly known as Kapenta from Lake Tanganyika, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Cray fish have been introduced in Lake Kariba.

Reptiles

Various species of reptiles are known to occur on the two islands but of special interest to the area and may be for tourism purposes is the Nile crocodile.

Birds

Nchete and Sikula Islands are rich in bird life with close to 200 bird species recorded. The islands lie in proximity to the Mutulanganga Bird Area, one of the Important Bird Areas (IBA) of Zambia (Leonard, 2004). Many birds seen in the Mutulanganga Bird Area are also be found on Nchete and Sikula Islands. These include the spotted dikkop, hammerkop, glossy and sacred ibis.

Mammals

Nchete and Sikula Islands support a small and diverse population of large and small mammals. Common mammal species include elephant, buffalo, impala, hippo, Kudu, warthog, common

duiker, lion, leopard, etc. The Elephant, impala, Buffalo and kudu are the most dominant and important animal species on the islands in terms of their numbers.

AccessCurrently, Nchete and Sikula Islands can be accessed by water from the main land either on the Zambian side or the Zimbabwean side. Air transport to the islands is possible by helicopter or hot air balloon at the moment though there is enough flat land to accommodate the development of a 3km long Airstrip at Nchete Island for small aircrafts to do chartered flights to the Islands.

Description of the Sites on Tender

Safari Lodge (SL) Safari Lodge Coordinates WGS 84 Datum: Arc 1950 ( 27032’39.656” E, 17020’52.884”S) located in the Development zone of Nchete Island and old site with remains of the old lodge for chete safari Lodge. Site has a beautiful beach with vegetation of grass near the lake and combretum thicket as you go away from the lake shore.The safari Lodge will have bush camps and picnic sites within the following propositions:

Bush camp 1 (bc 1)Coordinates WGS 84 Datum: Arc 1950 (270,30’58.245”E, 17024’15.719”S) located in the development zone on Sikula Island. The site has grass vegetation with fabulous rocks as you go away from the lake shore. It is also near the grazing area for FMD Free Buffalo and nice viewing landscape.Bush camp 2 (bc 2) Coordinates WGS 84 Datum: Arc 1950 ( 27032’26.433”E, 17021’16.095”S) located in the Development Zone on Nchete Island, the site has a sandy area facing the view of Zimbabwe (approx. 1.8 Km) is some distance to the crossing point of animals to and fro the island into Zimbabwe.

Bush Camp 3(bc 3) Coordinates WGS 84 Datum: Arc 1950 (27034’51.194”E, 17019’46.283”S) is located in the development zone on Nchete Island facing Zebra Island, the site has a sandy area and some distance to crocodile hatching area.

Location of Chete and Sekula Islands

2.8 NSUMBU NATIONAL PARK

Location and Size

Nsumbu National Park adjoins the south-western portion of lake Tanganyika. It lies in Kaputa and Mpulungu districts of the Northern Province. The Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika has a stretch of about 100km and about 1.6km into the Lake. Tondwa Game Management Area, a Multiple Use Management Area of approximately 540 km2, buffers the western boundary of the Park (Fig. 4). The Kaputa GMA of approximately 3,600 km2 shares the boundary with the Park to the northwest and southwest. In size, Nsumbu National Park approximately 2,020 km2

AccessibilityNsumbu National Park can be accessed by road, water and air. By road, the park is accessed through Mporokoso or Kapula. An all season road from Mpororkoso passes through the park Headquarter Offices. There are two airstrips inside the park. These are Nkamba bay and Kasaba bay airstrips closely located to Lufubu River Lodge and Kasaba bay Lodge, respectively.Natural Endowments

Fauna

The habitat of Nsumbu National Park can be described as having diverse vegetation, hence, able to support a high diversity of fauna. The miombo woodlands is an area with great potential to support a variety of animals such as Zebra, Sable and Roan antelopes, Hartebeest, Reedbuck, Eland, Kudu and primates such as Baboons and Velvet monkeys, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The grasslands, wooded margins, flood plains or marshy habitats are habitat for the Puku, Sitatunga, Warthog, Zebra, Bushbuck and Yellow and Blue duikers are mainly confined to in wooded areas close to permanent water.

Mammals

Several species of animals are known to occur in the national park. The Hippo, Puku, Warthog, Duiker are some of the most common sighted animals in the park.

Birds

The number of bird species recorded in Nsumbu National Park is 295.

Fish

Lake Tanganyika is the largest water body in the national park and has the highest number of fish species. Lufubu, Ruzizi and Magarazi are the main rivers flowing into the lake. There are two distinct fish species- Cichlids and none Cichlids. The highest species density of Cichlid fishes is found on the rocky shore in the littoral habitat of Nsumbu. Cichlids provide for sport fishing and have been collected and exported for the ornamental fish trade.Two Clupeid species, also known as Kapenta - Stolothrissa tanganicae and Limnothrissa miodon are the main commercial species.

Reptiles and Amphibians Nsumbu National Park is one unique place where two species of crocodile co-exist. The two species are the Nile crocodile and the Slender Snouted crocodile. The park is also home of the Lake Tanganyika water Snake. There also various amphibians but properly recorded are toads and frogs

Description of Sites

Kabyolwe SiteName of Site: Kabyolwe Confluence Site

Area: 50 Ha

Recommendation: 1000 Conference centre; Beach games

Special Features: At confluence of Lufubu and Lake Tanganyika; Water based activities, Wildlife. Main Facility of the project area.

Keso SiteName of Site: Keso Rapids

Area: 5 Ha

Recommendation: Camp site or a small lodge of maximum 20 Bed Capacity.

Special Features: Rapids, Wildlife, splendid panoramic view from the park side.

Mwepwe Public Picnic siteName Site: Mwepwe Falls Picnic Camp Site

Area: 5 Ha

Recommendation; Public Camp Site

Special Features: Mwepwe Falls, Tradition and Culture of local people associated with the Falls, Wildlife, Pristine.

Mwepwe Commercial SiteName Site: Mwepwe Commercial Site

Area: 20 Ha

Recommendation: Lodge of up to 30 bed capacity.

Special Features: Mwepwe Falls, Tradition and Culture of local people associated with the Falls, Wildlife, Pristine.

Kalamate SiteName Site: Kalemata Site

Area: 5 Ha

Recommendation: Lodge of up to 30 Bed capacity

Special Features: Close to River, Thickly wooded giving a pristine feeling, Island close by–suitable for Bush camp, wildlife.

Bupe Site (Ox-box Lake)Name Site: Bupe Site (Ox-bow Lake)

Area: 5 Ha

Recommendation; Lodge of up to 30 Bed capacities; Suspended bridge to the island.

Special Features: Wildlife, Island close by suitable for Bush camp.

Mango SiteName Site: Mango Island Site

Area: 20 Ha

Recommendation: Lodge of up to 30 bed capacity.

Special Features: Staired landscape, Beautiful water front, Wildlife, Virgin.

Chambeshi-Lufubu Confluence SiteName Site: Chambeshi-Lufubu Confluence

Area: 50 Ha

Recommendation: Lodge of up to 40 bed capacity;

Special Features: Confluence of Lufubu and Chambishi, Island for bush camp, Wildlife, Culture.

Ishiba Lyamomba SiteName Site: Ishiba lya Momba

Area: 30 Ha

Recommendation: Lodge of up to 60 bed capacity

Special Features: Stable Cliff for mountain climbing, Wildlife, Pristine environment, Mix of vegetation is unique and would be wonderful with blend-in chalets.

Chika Falls SiteName Site: Chika Falls

Location: 50 Ha

Recommendation: Lodge of up to 100 bed capacity;

Special Features: The wonderful Chika Falls, Pristine vegetation, Wildlife.

Kang’wena SiteName Site: Kang’wena

Area 2.5 Ha

Recommendation: Picnic site

Special Feature: On Inangu Penisula, abundant wildlife, close to the busy International airport, Lake view and water borne activities.

KampembaName Site: Kampemba

Area: 2.5 Ha

Recommendation: Picnic site

Special Feature: On Inangu Penisula, abundant wildlife, close to the Kasaba Bay International Airport, Lake view and water borne activities.

Crocodile Farm SiteName Site: Crocodile Farm Beach Picnic Site

Location: 2.5 Ha.

Recommendation: Campsite

Special Feature: On Inangu Penisula, abundant wildlife, close to the busy International airport, Lake view and water borne activities.

Airport Beach SiteName of site: Airport Beach Bay

Location: 5 Ha

Recommendation: Hotel: Maximum bed capacity 100.

Special Features: Entry and/or Exit point for passengers, Wildlife, Lake Water front with water born activities, plus beach.

Chilanga Site

Name of Site: Chilanga

Location: 80 Ha

Recommendation: Hotel: Maximum bed capacity 100.

Special Features: Dense vegetation, water front, wildlife and beach

Chitobo SiteName of Site: Chitobo site

Area: 60 Ha

Recommendation: Hotel: Maximum bed capacity 100;

Special Features: Large beach for Beach games, Beautiful Rocks on water attracting birds for perching, Wildlife.

Kapalwe SiteName of Site: Kapalwe

Area: 60 Ha

Recommendation: Hotel: Maximum bed capacity 100; Beach games.

Special Features: Beach games, Wildlife, Fish competition, Water front,

Crocodile Bay SiteName of Site: Crocodile Bay

Area: 50 Ha

Recommendation: Hotel: Maximum bed capacity 100.

Special Features: Thick Riparian vegetation, Waterfront, abundant wildlife with crocodiles and hippos.

Muzinga SiteName of Site: Muzinga Site

Area: 50 Ha

Recommendation: Hotel: Maximum bed capacity 1000;

Special Features: Beach games, Waterfront, Plenty of game, Muzinga Falls close by, Salt-leaks close by.

Map: Nsumbu National Park – Investment Opportunities

2.9 MOSI-OA-TUNYA NATIONAL PARK AND THE GREATER LIVINGTSTONE

Home of the Mighty Victoria Falls

LocationThe Greater Livingstone Tourism Area is located in the heart of Zambia’s tourism capital, Livingstone. It is a brain child of the Greater Livingstone Tourism Area Action Plan for tourism development. The area is earmarked for among others, Hotel and Lodge developments ranging from 50 to 400 bed capacity, Conference centers with at least 5,000 seating capacity and Shopping Arcades. The Lease periods of the sites will be up to 30 years renewable on performance.

Natural EndowmentThe Great Livingstone Area is endowed with diversely natural resources. Prominent endowments include abundant wildlife, heritage sites, cultural centres, forests, water bodies etc. The area also has exotic recreational centres catering for all races and ages. AccessThe Great Livingstone Area is accessible by road and air transport. Accessibility by air is through the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport which currently services scheduled international and regional flights, scheduled domestic flights and several chartered flights. On the other hand accessibility by road is by the Lusaka Livingstone Road.

Description the Sites

Site near the ZAF ChaletsLocation: 375000 and Easting 8027000, 80290000 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 45 Hectares divided into 3 parcels Features: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone International AirportRecommended Investment: 5 Star Hotels

Hubert Young SiteLocation/Coordinates: Within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, within Northings, 381500 and Eastings 8018500, 8021500 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 5 Hectares Features: Natural vegetation, Proximity to the Victoria Falls, WildlifeRecommended Investment: Lodge

Namoonda Site

Location/Coordinates: Along the banks of Zambezi River, within Northings 329000, 330000 and Easting 8027000, 8027000 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 10.7 Hectares Features: Zambezi River, Rapids, Recommended Investment: Wildlife Lodge, Game viewing and White water rafting

Dambwa Forest Sites Location/Coordinates: Located within Dambwa Local Forest to the Northern side of Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, within 370000, 379000 and Eastings 8031000, 8036000 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 1100 Hectares divided into 8 parcels of approx. 82 Hectares Features: Stream, open light forest, wildlife, trunk road T1, International Airport Recommended Investment: Hotels, Lodges Shopping Malls and Multi use Centers

Songwe SitesLocation/Coordinates: located along the Songwe Gorge and within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, within Northings 379000, 381000 and Eastings 8012500, 8014000 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 32 & 55 Hectares Features: Songwe Gorge, Zambezi River, wildlifeRecommended Investment: 5 Star Hotel, Water Rafting, Bunji Jumping

Zain Mast SiteLocation/Coordinates: along Livingstone-Sesheke Road, within Northings 354000, 357000 and Eastings 8032000000 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 215 Hectares Features: Forest, M10 road, Scenic view of Vic FallsRecommended Investment: 5 Star Hotels, Golf Course Conference Centre

Site Near Council HousesLocation/Coordinates: upstream of the Zambezi River in Kazungula district, within Northings 321000, 342000 and Eastings 8026000, 8027000 (UTM Coordinate system)Size: 10 Hectares Features: Zambezi River, wildlife Recommended Investment: Hotel, boating

3.0 Validity of Concessions, extent of land and construction period

Concessions for these sites shall be for an initial period of between 10 and over 30 years negotiable depending on the level of investment involved while the extent of the site vary from 2 Ha to more than 21 Ha as shown below;Table A Tourism facility Concession Period

(years)Size of Land in Ha

Construction period (months)

1 - 25 Beds 10 2 - 5 2475 - 100 Beds 15 6 - 10 24150 - 300 Beds 20 11 - 20 24350+ Beds 30+ 21+ 36Amusement or Theme Park

10 21+ 24

Convention Centre 30 21+ 36Tourism University 30 21+ 36

NB. 50% concession fees will be paid for the first 2 years. Incentives will be given to bidders who put up additional facilities listed in Table B below.

The above categories are subject to the zoning scheme and the tourism carrying capacity of the areas where the sites are located. Other factors such as type of facility and services will matter when determining validity of concession.

Table B. Additional Facility for constructionItem Facility Additional concession

period (Years)1 Amusement or Theme Park (to carter for all age

groups) 10

2 Convention Centre 103 Tourism University 104 Recreation Centre 55 Play Park with structure(s) 36 Conference Rooms (Minimum of 200 Seating

capacity) 2