Wild Sanctuary

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.

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South Luangwa

    • Valley Of The Leopard

      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.

    • Graceful Grazers

      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.

    • 400+ Bird Species

      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.

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    Activities

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      • E-Cruiser Game Drive

        Giraffe

      • Walking Safari

        South Luangwa National Park walking safari

      • Plunge Pool

        Shawa Luangwa pool view

      • Birding

        Southern Carmine Bee Eaters

      Where To Stay

      South Luangwa Map