Luxury South Luangwa National Park
Tours made for you
Walking safari
Explore the park on foot with a guide
Sleep out
Spend a night under the stars
Wildlife spotting
Look for over 60 species of animals
A game-rich sanctuary to heighten your senses
Way back in 1950, a young game ranger called Norman Carr initiated a far-reaching and visionary conservation concept which was to pave the way for modern conservation and tourism. He encouraged Senior Chief Nsefu – the paramount Chief of the Kunda people in the Luangwa Valley – to set aside a portion of his tribal land as a Game Reserve, where he built the first game-viewing camp open to the public in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).
The original ‘Walking Safaris’ started here in this remarkably game-rich sanctuary, and they are truly the most exhilarating experiences you could experience while out in Africa. All your senses are heightened and it’s a wonderful opportunity to pick out the smaller details of the park. Rather than scanning the horizon, your eyes are drawn to what’s right in front of you, from paw prints and animal dung tiny insects and the vegetation that provides shade, shelter and sustenance to the park’s inhabitants.
The Luangwa River sustains a whole host of wildlife, birds and vegetation. There are 60 different animal species and over 400 different bird species. Throughout the park’s 9,050 square kilometres, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hippos and elephants roam, as well as more unusual species such as Crawshay’s zebra.
Highlights
Sleep out under the stars in a dry river bed with just a bed roll and a mosquito net, not even a tent
Explore the park on foot, paying close attention to the smallest details that make this region so special
Keep a look out for over 400 species of bird, on river banks and in the tree, checking a variety of rare creatures off your list
Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
With one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in southern Africa, and the option of walking safaris, South Luangwa National Park is the ideal destination for anyone really wanting to get up close to Africa's inhabitants, big and small.
Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
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When to visit
All year round. Dry season is April through to October (October can be very hot). This is also the best time to see the game as they are easier to find as they hunt good watering holes. The wet season is November through to April, when the rains are dramatic.
Best time for safari
April–October
Green season
December–March
Victoria Falls in full flow
April–October
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South Luangwa National Park
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We recently returned from a trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia booked through Jacada Travel. From the initial stages of planning through to following up with us at the end of our vacation, Jacada went above and beyond our expectations with personalized service. Jamie and Eugenia, our travel designer and concierge respectively, took our ideas and preferences and ran…
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Jacada is beyond incredible and we look forward to planning future adventures with them. Our experience was flawless from beginning to end. Iain listened to our dream trip ideas and came up with a bucket list itinerary to Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. James took over and guided us with his amazing care til departure. Such peace during our travels…
We are repeat Jacada customers, and with good reason! Our trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls far exceeded expectations. The Jacada Africa team put together an amazing itinerary for us. The logistics were incredibly smooth, and their recommendations for lodging and dining were top notch. The local guides we had in Africa were so memorable. We learned so much…
From the start Jacada couldn’t have been better in planning our short stagy in Johannesburg and our safaris in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Jody and Charlotte were on top of everything and we always felt like they were working on our behalf. We got quick responses to our questions and other valuable travel information. Now we just need to decide on…
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