Kalimba Reptile Park

Lusaka, Zambia · Open today: 09:00-17:00

Great for a group excursion or family day out, Kalimba Reptile Park is a popular attraction offering lots of 'scaly' sites and activities including fishing. Nestling in the lush basin of the Ngwerere stream, this is one of the best tourist destinations in Lusaka that offers a fun filled day out for locals as well as international visitors. The reptile park is an extension of Kalimba Farms which specialises primarily in crocodile farming, but also produces top quality free range Pekin ducks, beef products, pork, game meat (seasonal) and fish. Their on-site restaurant services a wide variety of meals and beverages.

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Tourist attraction

At Kalimba Reptile Park you'll experience giant Nile crocodiles, as well as indigenous snakes, tortoises and other reptiles. It's also one of the few places left in the world where you can see the rare and shy African slender-snouted crocodile. There are also plenty of other activities to fill your time, or to entertain the kids if you'd rather relax by the pool.

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Casual dining restaurant

Enjoy a wide variety of meals and beverages at Kalimba Farm’s on-site restaurant. Their food menu items include but are not limited to grilled chicken pieces, t-bone steak, pork chops, crocodile kebabs, sausages, grilled, fish, and burgers. Sides are chips, rice and nshima (Zambia’s) staple food. For your dessert, their restaurant offers a selection of ice cream. Beverages include soft drinks, beers, wines, spirits, and ciders as well as tea and coffee. Vegetarian options are also available.

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Poultry, Meat and Fish

Kalimba Reptile Park specialises in free-range Pekin Duck, beef, pork, game meat (seasonal) and the indigenous species of Tilapia (Bream). The ducks are free range from incubation to final product and fish farming is critical for the conservation of Tilapia (Bream) which is under threat in Zambia. Kalimba supplies its high-quality Pekin Duck, beef and fish to restaurants and hotels. Kalimba is also a commercial supplier of parent stock Tilapia.

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Crocodile Farming

Kalimba Farm began in 1985, and was the first farm in the world to integrate crocodile farming with aquaculture. Today they incubate, hatch and raise crocodiles on site and produce high end crocodile skin, meat and oil for local and export markets. Kalimba works closely with the Zambia Crocodile Farmers Association.

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Products

Cleaned Whole Tilapia

Fish

Whole bream fish fresh from our ponds, low in fat and a source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Beef Sausage

Meat & Poultry

Kalimba Beef is sourced from our very own herd of Angoni Cattle. Called Nguni in South Africa

Pork Chops

Meat & Poultry

Choose farm fresh pork chops and revile in the healthy great tasting pork that Kalimba Farm has to offer.

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About

Kalimba Reptile Park was officially opened by his Excellency, the President Frederick Chiluba in 1995. The Reptile Park was conceived to be the extension of Kalimba Farm. It was the first crocodile farm in the world to be integrated with aquaculture, duck farming, and cattle in 1985. Kalimba is a family run enterprise predominantly run by women.

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Dine in Style at Kalimba Farm's Casual Dining Restaurant

News · about 1 month ago

Craving a delicious meal in a relaxed setting? Kalimba Farm’s on-site restaurant has something for everyone! From mouthwatering grilled chicken, t-bone steak, and pork chops to crocodile kebabs and fresh fish, our menu is packed with flavor. Don’t forget to try our local nshima or rice as sides, and treat yourself to a sweet ice cream for dessert! We’ve got a range of drinks too — from soft drinks, wines, spirits, and ciders to tea and coffee. Vegetarian options are also available, ensuring everyone finds something they’ll love.

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🐊 We’re OPEN! 🐍

News · 4 months ago

The reptile park is back in full swing after resolving an electrical fault. 🎉 Entry fees: ➡️ K120 per adult ➡️ K60 per child (ages 3–14; 15+ are adults) We can’t wait to welcome you! 🐢 #ReptilePark #Crocodiles #Snakes #Tortoise

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Our swimming pool is temporarily closed

News · 4 months ago

Dear loyal customers, Our swimming pool is temporarily closed for maintenance for the duration of this week 25th November to 29th November. We will back in operation this weekend Saturday 30th November. Thank you for your understanding.

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