The South Luangwa National Park is widely regarded by many people as one of the finest safari locations in Africa because of the dense concentrations of wildlife to be found within its borders.

Wildlife And Birds to See in the Park

South Luangwa supports a large variety of wildlife mostly concentrated around the river. Elephants, crocodiles and hippo pods of over 100 can be seen congesting the river.

Your chances of spotting leopard on a night drive are exceptional here due to the fact that there is such a high concentration of them and lion, civet, honey badgers and wild dog are regularly seen.

There are over 60 species of animal here with the unfortunate exception of rhino because they were poached into extinction and over 400 different kinds of birds.

Best Times for Safari Here

South Luangwa is closed due to the rain from November to March every year. Flooding often occurs after heavy rains which makes a safari there impractical during these times.

Luangwa Highlights

• The walking safari was pioneered here in the 1950s.

• Thornicrofts giraffe and Cooksons wildebeest occur only here.

Park Facts

Size: South Luangwa covers 9051sq km.

Accommodation: Most of the camps in the Luangwa valley are seasonal bush camps which are dismantled in the rainy season. Camps such as Chamilandu, Crocodile Camp, Kakuli, Tena Tena and Mchenja.

Despite being temporary, the accommodation is reasonably luxurious.

Best Safari Operators in Luangwa

This Top Three Zambia Safari companies list will help you choose the right company to guide a South Luangwa safari. The list was compiled from advice and recommendations in the trip reports of people who have been on safari here in the past.
 

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