On October the 25^th, during our half term break, we the grade nines, went to Kafue National Park. We had an early start in the morning as we started off from school at 5:00, and made our way through the holes and bumps of the long trip to the biggest national park in Zambia.

   There was so much relief as we neared our destination at almost late afternoon, the sudden burst of energy swelled up in us as we looked forward to get out of the car that cooped us up like a prison for practically 11hrs!

   When we came out of the car at Musungwa lodge, all of us were in awe of the view that threw us off at first sight. The lodge was very rich in variety of facilities, for one that us students enjoyed most would probably be swimming, the swimming pool was crystal clear and naturally heated by the hot Zambian sun. Supper was kind of like a movie scene with lights hanging down the trees, looking towards the lake with local fishermen fishing for ‘kapenta’ and so on.

   Going on this trip wasn’t just for our own pleasures and wildlife sightings, but also, to grow closer to God. Our every night devotion was quite interesting, the topic that we were looking at was basically ‘world beliefs or what the world wants you to believe compared to the Truth’. Despite such an interesting topic we usually ended all falling asleep during it! The daily activities simply just drained us out!

   During this trip we learned a lot of new things and to think deeper about how national parks can affect people there and not just a tourist attraction. A fun brain working game called ‘liloba’ taught us quite well in this.

   Wednesday, the day to start off the big hunt for animals, a crazy test of your concentration ability, eye sight, and perseverance. We saw nothing for ages, but when we did… I can’t even remember what we saw first! But some of the highlights were the blue wildebeest, two big herds of them running away from us intruders. Hartebeest also known as ‘scraps and pieces’, Roan, grysbok, elephants (I think most of us even got tired of elephants in the end), birds were amazing and the huge varieties were simply wonderful to spot.

  The next day, we were very lucky to spot three cheetahs feeding on their newly hunted prey, and a thirsty massive male leopard taking a drink in the ‘river’, giant hippos etc. And a repetition of kudu, puku, and impala. But one good thing came out if it and that was some people managed to tell the difference between a puku and an impala!

   Friday, we took the long drive back to Amano, but inside the game park we were still alert and on the lookout for animals, because we were still hoping to see lions and buffaloes.