There is well displayed information about the reptiles in the park. Visitors will go away having had a real life experience with these potentially deadly creatures – creatures you really wouldn’t want to encounter in their natural habitat!
Challenge your friends to a round of crazy golf or to reeling in the biggest fish. There’s also a volleyball court, a trampoline, a pool table and table tennis facilities. The grounds are well laid out with many beautiful spots in the sun or shade.
Refreshments, braiis (BBQs) and picnics
Ever sampled a Croc burger? Well, now’s your chance! It’s very popular served piping hot, irresistible to those with an adventurous palate – though they say it tastes just like chicken! Other tasty grilled food is available such as beef, pork and fish, all of which are farm-reared right next door. Ice creams are sold at reception, together with soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Food and snacks are produced from the farm ensuring freshness and quality.
The Kalimba Farm has a farm shop offering a range of products at farm prices. Products include bream, croc tail, chops and sausages in your braai or take them home with you!
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| Kalimba Croc burger |
Braai ingredients are on offer as well as charcoal. Braai stands are free of charge.
Full bar facilities are available (personal drinks are not permitted).
Entry charges
Entry charges are ZMW30 for adults and ZMW20 for children aged 14 and below. Entry is free for children below the age of 2.
Large groups of over 20 are given a discount. Rates are ZMW25 per adult and ZMW15 for children.
For school visits and educational trips, children above the age of 14 are charged ZMW25 and children below 14 pay ZMW15. For every 10 children in the group, one teacher gets a free entry. (Discounts are not available on Sundays or public holidays.)
How to get to Kalimba Farms
Kalimba is 20km north east of Lusaka. There are two possible points of access:
From Great East Road head towards the airport and turn left immediately after the Engen Filling Station just before Chelston water tower. Carry on straight till you cross a small stream and at the T Junction just up the hill, turn right. Kalimba is 800m on the right
From the Great North Road heading towards Kabwe there is a permanent Police Road Block at Kabangwe, just out of Lusaka. About 1km past this just before the crest of a hill there is a right turn at Ngwerere. Take third turn and carry on straight for 10km and you will find Kalimba on the right just after Ellensdale School
Crocodile breeding
The laying season is temperature determined and usually takes place in September and October. The larger crocodiles are the breeders. The eggs are removed to be incubated and hatch in December each year.
One of the most popular activities at Kalimba Reptile Park is a full day of fishing in the ponds that are open to the public. Visitors can hire fishing tackle including rod, line, hooks and bait, and then braai (bbq) their catch for a picnic in the park. Individuals and groups are more than welcome to fish all year round.
Healthy fishing, competition and a relaxing day of fun
All catches need to be weighed and paid for at reception
Farm shop available on the premises
The farm operates a mono-sex culture, which means that they only keep male fish since they grow faster than the females. The small female fish are fed to the hatchling crocodiles on the crocodile farm.
What you’ll see and things to do
Giant crocodiles
Deadly snakes
Tortoises
Fishing
Crazy golf
Volley ball
Swimming pool
Trampolines
Food and refreshments
Picnic sites
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