Things to see in Zambia: South Luangwa National Park
- Fact!: Norman Carr was an eco-tourism pioneer when in the 1950s he asked the local chief if he could bring tourists into the area to see wildlife - and pay the Chief a small 'fee' for his permission. The Chief thought Norman was mad (but agreed), and wildlife tourism and conservation in partnership in Zambia was born. It has set the standard for the rest of Africa to follow.
South Luangwa is Zambia's premier wildlife destination, comprises 9,050 square kilometres of unspoilt African wilderness. Its eastern boundary is the meandering Luangwa River whose regular changes in course leave characteristically scenic ox-bow lagoons. Set amongst beautiful riverine vegetation of evergreen mahogany and ebony trees, these lagoons and the 'grazing lawns' around them are a magnet to the park's outstanding wildlife. You can expect to encounter numerous large animals here - elephant, buffalo, hippo, Thornicroft's giraffe, lion, crocodile, warthog, puku, Crawshay's zebra, Cookson's wildebeest and eland are all common, and the Luangwa has the world's highest naturally occurring population of leopard. For the birdwatcher too, Luangwa could hardly be better. The sun-scorched riverbanks play host to vast colonies of carmine bee-eaters, which together with lovebirds and kingfishers lend more than a splash of colour to this beautiful destination.
Places to stay in Zambia
KafueWilderness Safaris |
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Wilderness Safaris have a range of amazing properties in Kafue - Busanga Bush Camp, Kapinga Bush ... >> |
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Lower ZambeziChongwe River House |
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Chongwe sleeps up to eight people in four spacious en-suite bedrooms with open-air en-suite ... >> |
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Kasaka River Lodge |
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Kasaka is a simple but well appointed lodge on the edge of the park. It offers a range of ... >> |
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LuangwaFlatdogs Camp |
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Flatdogs is sitatuated on the banks of the Luangwa River. It is a great camp for families, offering ... >> |
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Norman Carr Safaris |
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Norman Carr was the pioneer of safaris in Zambia and his lodge and bush camps remain amongst the ... >> |
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Robin Pope Safaris |
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Robin Pope Safaris offer some great family safari houses and camps scattered across the Luangwa ... >> |
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Victoria FallsZambezi Sun Hotel |
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The Zambezi Sun Hotel is great for families, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in ... >> |
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Things to see in Zambia
Kafue National Park |
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Kafue is one of the world's largest parks covering some 22,500 square kilometres, and consists of ... 
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Lower Zambezi |
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For many years this was a forgotten wilderness. It covers an exceptionally beautiful 4,000 square ...
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South Luangwa National Park |
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South Luangwa is Zambia's premier wildlife destination, comprises 9,050 square kilometres of ...
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The Luangwa Valley |
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The Luangwa Valley is fantastic for game viewing for families. There are many excellent safari ...
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Victoria Falls |
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Victoria Falls is one of the 7 Wonders of the World, situated between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The ...
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