Kasanka National Park

This past Monday we were able to spend a night camping at Kasanka National Park, to witness the largest mammal migration. The park is about 100 kilometers away from our home, and has 8-10 million fruit bats who visit in November. In addition to the bats the park also is home to elephants, crocodiles, hippos, antelopes, and exotic bird species.
During our first night, we walked from our campsite along the river (which might have been a bit risky since we found out hippos frequented the area by our campsite) through the forest into the field where the bats congregate. At 7:00 in the  evening the night sky turned from clear and blue to a black filled sky like a tornado touching down spinning millions of bats in every direction; simply put it was one of the most spectacular scenes we have ever witnessed. Unfortunately the pictures below don't do it justice.

Welcome.

Campsite with a view.

Batman Begins

Batman - The Dark Knight

Room with a view.

Watch your step.

November Photo Recap

Ben plays a heated soccer game with Kanona Basic School 6th graders.

Our new little Zambian family

Just walking into town.

Lincoln, gets his first bath, no more fleas:)

A night of dancing! (Joseph, Penlope and Wellington)

Mom, I finally fit a dog in my purse!

Turns out Usa is not a big fan of bathing.

Special water delivery. (Eric, Patience, Penlope, Joseph, Abbute, Ronnard and Wellington)

Motley Crue. (Joseph, Wellington, Ronnard and Eric)

The ladies that really take care of us.  (Cristal Beth, Rhoda, Nerry, Tressy and Felix)

Love these little guys.  (Wellington, Felix, Ronnard, Joseph and Jared)