South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia is one of Africa's most revered wildlife sanctuaries. It's famous for African night game drives and boasts a significant concentration of elephants and unique species, including Thornicroft's giraffe, Cookson's wildebeest, and Crawshay's zebra. The serene landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a haven for solo female travelers, families, and honeymooners.
Visitors can enjoy exhilarating walking tours in the pristine Luangwa Valley, immersing themselves in the park's untamed beauty. Stay at unfenced tented camps overlooking the Luangwa River for a taste of Zambia's culinary delights and naturally inspired fabric designs. A trip to South Luangwa is more than just a safari; it's a deep dive into Africa's last great wilderness.
Highlights
South Luangwa National Park
- Come face-to-face with some of the world's most amazing animals, including lions, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs.
- Stay world-renowned safari accommodations where wildlife frequently visit.
- Find the largest hippo population in the world.
- An explosion of colors await you as rare bird species like the Yellow billed African spoonbills fly alongside migrant birds.
- Come closer to nature than you ever have before by walking side-by-side with the animals or driving through wide open plains
- Visit an awesome community project or laid-back village to meet the chill local people who love sharing their tales and customs
Things to do in South Luangwa Park
- Experience the walking safari and wildlife sightings by seeing the nature of South Luangwa Park
- Enjoy the guided- tour through the game-rich safari park which is one of the well known national parks
- Get the best experiences in Zambia’s flagship wildlife destination
- Buy the Zambia’s local products at the market
- Stay at the wonderful campsites on the other side of river
- Create your own African textile which is the iconic one in South Luangwa
- Meet the local people of South Laungwa who live in the traditional way
- Bird- watching around the Luangwa River
- Enjoy the canoe experience in South Luangwa River
- Support and participate the conservation activities in South Luangwa
Best Time to Visit
The dry and hot periods in South Luangwa National Park are very pronounced. April to October is the dry season through August is the hottest time for game concentration in South Luangwa national park. Rainy season is from November to April. During the high season, Many travelers do night drives and game viewing than during the rainy season.