zambia - luangwa National park

The Luangwa Valley is undoubtedly the best known of Safari Destinations in Zambia. 'The Valley' forms the southern tip of the Great Rift Valley and covers and area of just over 9000 sq.km. The remoteness and geography of the region create a natural catchment area for wildlife with a steep escarpment on one side and the crocodile infested waters on the Luangwa river on the other. The Valley can rightly claim its boast of having the highest game densities in Africa. Best known for its Elephant's from books like 'Valley of the Elephants' by Norman Carr who also pioneered the first commercial Walking & Nocturnal Safaris.

South Luangwa National Park is regarded by many wildlife experts as the 'Best' Game Park in Africa. Home to more than 50 mammal species and over 400 bird species including the nesting site for thousands Carmine bee-eaters in the sandy banks of the Luangwa river. It is the favourite 'stomping' ground of experts like David Shepherd the famous wild life Painter and Home to African Pioneers like Norman Carr and Robin Pope. There are several established 'operators' within the region.

Recommended Camps & lodges

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	Norman Carr Safaris Choose from the exclusive Kapani Safari Lodge and Luwi Bush Camp, Nsolo Bush Camp, kakuli Bush Camp & Mchenja Bush Camp.

	Bush Camp Co. Bush Camp run several lodges & camps - Mfuwe Lodge, Kuyenda Camp, Chamilandu Camp, Chindeni Camp & Bilimungwe Camp.

	Tena Tena Camp This remote and small camp lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River.

	Nkwali Camp Nkwali is located on the Luangwa River This is superb game viewing country, with Elephants regularly crossing the Luangwa.

	Nsefu Camp Nsefu was the first photographic safari camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties

	Robins House Nsefu was the first photographic safari camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties

	Chichele Lodge Chichle Lodge - formerly a presedential retreat ccupies one of the most breathtaking sites in the entire park.

	Puku Ridge The small & intimate Puku Ridge Tented Camp set among the trees is Named for the elusive Puku antelope.

	Luangwa Wilderness Lodge Luangwa Wilderness Lodge is an undiscovered gem in Zambia's game rich Luangwa Valley in a small Reserve called Luambe National Park.

	Kaingo Camp & Mwamba Camp Shenton Safaris is the smallest independent safari business in South Luangwa National Park. running Kaingo and Mwamba camps.