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North Luangwa National Park
About North Luangwa National Park
North Luangwa National Park is a national park in Zambia, the northernmost of the three in the valley of the Luangwa River. Founded as a game reserve in 1938, it became a national park in 1972 and now covers 4,636 km².
The beauty of visiting North Luangwa National Park is the truly remarkable opportunity to experience Africa as it was. It is wild and untouched and you are simply an unobtrusive witness to its natural beauty and drama. Although declared a wilderness area, the North Park, was not open to anyone other than Game Department rangers for more than thirty years. In 1984, Major John Harvey and his wife Lorna sought permission to conduct walking safaris in the area and for many years were the only operators in this remote wilderness.
North Luangwa is the little-visited sister park of the more popular and accessible South Luangwa National Park. It’s mostly a walking destination with huge wilderness appeal. The habitat and wildlife is similar to South Luangwa, but animals are less habituated. All the Big Five can be found, with black rhino protected in a largely protected sanctuary.
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Best time to visit
The Best Time To Visit North Luangwa is in the Dry season (May to October). The wildlife viewing is particularly good from July when animals stay close to the remaining pockets of water and are easier to track. Lodges and tours shut down when the rains come and the heat soars.
Wildlife
The Park is noted for its massive herds of buffalo, a spectacular sight if they’re seen on the run, kicking up dust for miles behind them. A large pride of lions inhabits the territory and it is not uncommon to witness a kill. Other common mammals are hyena, Cookson’s wildebeest, bushbuck, zebra, warthog, baboon, vervet monkey, puku, and impala.
What To Experience
Fishing
Hiking
Game Drive
Mwaleshi Falls
Tours & Safari in North Luangwa National Park
Fondly known as the warm heart of Africa, North Luangwa National Park is an undiscovered gem full of adventure.
Tours & Safari
11 Days Gems Of Zambia
A tour for the Safari Connoisseur looking for a very special and unique safari. Explore the 11 Days Gems of Zambia
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11 Days Zambia Classic Safari Package
11 Days Zambia Classic Safari Package to South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks and Livingstone.
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18 Days Desert And Wilderness
You will on this 18 Days Desert and Wilderness Safari be treated to the highlights of a classical Namibian Safari, including the Namib Naukluft Park and Sossusvlei
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8 Day Unspoilt Zambia Wilderness
This is a chance to experience 8 Days Unspoilt Zambia Safari in its most natural form by venturing through two wildlife sanctuaries
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Camps & Lodges in North Luangwa National Park
Fondly known as the warm heart of Africa, North Luangwa National Park is an undiscovered gem full of adventure.
Accommodations
Mwaleshi and Takwela
One-Stop Reason to Go: Combine Mwaleshi with the new Takwela camp (opening July 2019) for the ultimate safari.
Accommodations
Buffalo Camp
One-Stop Reason to Go: Combine Mwaleshi with the new Takwela camp (opening July 2019) for the ultimate safari.
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