The Kafue River, stretching 960 kilometers, is the longest river entirely within Zambia. Originating near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it flows southward, turning west near the Lukanga Swamp. A key tributary of the Zambezi River, the Kafue is crucial for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
The river’s banks, lined with sandy shores, provide ideal nesting sites for bee-eaters, while its waters attract a variety of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles and several fish species. The Kafue River also feeds into Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, a 370-square-kilometer reservoir popular with wildlife enthusiasts, fishermen, and boating fans.
