Ngoma, Zambia

Ngoma, Zambia is the only settlement in the southern part of the Kafue National Park. It is a short way south of Itezhi-Tezhi Dam. Ngoma is the home of the head warden for the southern half of the park, and for around 200 game wardens and their families employed by the Zambia Wildlife Authority. There is a small information centre about the local wildlife, and in the village is Ngoma Basic School.

Close by, there are many other species of animal, including puku, reedbuck, waterbuck, sable and roan antelope, eland, hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu, zebra, warthog, lion, serval, wild cat, hyena, jackal and, at night, springhare and porcupine. Birdlife in the village is impressive, with African fish eagles and bateleurs flying over frequently, and many species of kingfisher and hornbill living around the local river.