Kalimba Reptile Park

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Kalimba is the only commercial farm using an indigenous species of Tilapia (Bream) called O.Andersonii. The use of this species is critical for its conservation as O.Andersonii is under threat from many exotic, imported and genetically improved species that are currently being used in aquaculture. These exotic species have also invaded Zambia’s rivers and Lakes damaging the local ecosystem. The local species performs competitively with imported species as they are well adapted to aquaculture. Their natural habitat is calm water such as lagoons and slow flowing water, which are very similar to ponds. There is currently a government program that is encouraging the farming of the local species for its conservation, improving neighbouring ecosystems and to improve its performance.

Kalimba is a popular destination for school outings, group day trips and team-building exercises. There is a discounted rate for groups larger than 20 people during the week (Monday to Friday). We pride ourselves in being an education centre about reptile protection and conservation. We help people to understand that snakes and reptiles are not our enemies, therefore breaking common myths and misconceptions about our scaly friends.

At Kalimba Reptile Park, you can get up close with giant Nile crocodiles, along with a variety of indigenous snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles. It's also among the few remaining habitats where you can spot the elusive African slender-snouted crocodile. Beyond reptile viewing, the park offers numerous activities to keep you engaged, or if you prefer a more relaxed pace, you can unwind by the pool while the kids stay entertained.