Celebrated as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, the South Luangwa National Park and the Luangwa River meandering through it are home to a rich ecosystem just waiting to be explored.
The shifting seasons transform the park dramatically throughout the year, creating distinct and unforgettable scenes amidst the mopane and miombo woodland, grassland savannah and riverine forest.
Large herds of elephant and buffalo share this special wilderness with 14 antelope and three endemic mammal species. A renowned predator playground with a sizeable leopard population, be sure to keep a look out for this agile feline.
The South Luangwa has one of the highest densities of leopard in Africa and sightings of this elusive big cat are frequent. Equally charming are the lions and spotted hyenas, along with a growing number of African wild dogs.
South Luangwa is a hive of feathered activity throughout the year. Pel’s fishing owl and Verreaux’s eagle owl are just two of the 39 birds of prey found here. Migrants like southern carmine bee-eaters and yellow-billed storks arrive in colourful breeding plumage to nest in the warmer months.
The Luangwa River is home to plentiful hippo and its banks are visited by plains game like bushbuck, kudu and puku. South Luangwa also hosts three regionally endemic species - Crawshay's zebra, Thornicroft’s giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest.
These are the experiences that are included when you stay at our South Luangwa camp.
Find out moreOur e-Cruiser, the first of its kind in Zambia, is an electric game vehicle which we charge on solar power at the main camp. Experience the sights and sounds of the bush in almost total silence, with no disturbing engine roars to scare off the game, and feel a deep sense of being at one with your environment.
South Luangwa is famous for its walking safaris for so many marvelous reasons. We can’t wait to invite you to slow down to nature’s pace. Let your knowledgeable guide and armed scout lead you on a bush walk like no other, and immerse you in this rich, wild ecosystem.
Cool off in our camp pool during the hottest parts of the day and look out for an elephant or kudu that just may be passing by the camp.
Cruise quietly along the Luangwa River and watch as birds dive for fish, crocodiles bask in the sun and elephants splash in the shallows.
Keep your eyes and ears open because you don’t want to miss seeing some of the 400 bird species that call the South Luangwa home.
