South Luangwa National Park

Luangwa River is the most intact river system in Africa and is the lifeblood of the park’s 9,050 square kilometres (3,500 square miles). The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River, and its oxbow lagoons, is among the most intense in Africa. The sanctuary inhabits a wide variety of wildlife, birds and natural vegetation. The famous ‘walking safari’ originated in South Luangwa and thus is known as the birthplace of walking safari. There are few better places to try this exhilarating adventure. With large areas that are completely inaccessible by road, you are virtually guaranteed not to see anything but wildlife when exploring the park on foot. Engage all your senses as you smell, feel, touch and hear the African bush. Whether quietly detouring around an elephant or investigating a termite hill, you will get an up close and intimate glimpse of all the inhabitants of the bush, from largest to smallest.

Why specially visit South Luangwa National Park. The changing seasons add to its wilderness richness, ranging from dry, bare bush in the winter (April to October) to a lush, green wonderland in the summer months (November to March). With over 60 different animal species and over 400 different bird species.