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 and fish. Due to COVID-19, the closing time on weekends has been changed to 17:00 until they have a better understanding of the “new normal”.

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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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Duck and Fish Farming

Kalimba Reptile Park specialises in free range Pekin Duck and the indigenous species Tilapia (Bream). The ducks are free range from incubation to final product and the fish farming is critical for the conservation of Tilapia (Bream) which is under threat in Zambia. Kalimba supplies high quality Pekin Duck to restaurants and hotels and is 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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Entrance fees - individuals

From K30 · Tourist attraction

K30 per child and K60 per adult for individuals and groups of below 20. Included within your entrance fee is viewing of the reptiles with an informed guide if required (30 minute tour); swimming pool; crazy golf; children’s jungle gym and swings; mini football; volleyball, DSTV for sport; and fishing. Basic rods are provided at no charge but any fish caught and kept are are chargeable at K30...

Entrance fees - groups of 20+

From K25 · Tourist attraction

K25 per child and K50 per adult for groups of 20+. Included within your entrance fee is viewing of the reptiles with an informed guide if required (30 minute tour); swimming pool; crazy golf; children’s jungle gym and swings; mini football; volleyball, DSTV for sport; and fishing. Basic rods are provided at no charge but any fish caught and kept are are chargeable at K30 per kg.

Duck Breast

From K120 · Meat & Poultry

Free range international quality duck breast. The perfect tender, juicy meat to impress your guests, easy to prepare and always delicious!

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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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Education tours now available at Kalimba Reptile Park

News · 6 days ago

With the schools reopening in Zambia this month Kalimba Reptile Park would like to inform you of their COVID-19 guidelines for school visits. 1. All schools must make a reservation by calling the number...

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Snake awareness and recognition training

Event · 23 days ago

“Snakes Alive Zambia” presented by Paul Lloyd and hosted by Kalimba Farms are running a “Snake Awareness & Recognition” course on Sunday, 30th August 2020. 8AM - 4PM The price covers entrance into Kalimba...

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Notice: closed 12th August 2020

News · about 2 months ago

Kalimba Reptile Park will exceptionally be closed to visitors on Wednesday 12th August 2020. This closure is due to maintenance caused by recent power outages. Kalimba Reptile Park will be open and...

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