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South Luangwa National Park
A Legacy of Wilderness
South Luangwa National Park, the jewel of Zambia’s wilderness, is where the Luangwa River breathes life into vast plains, lagoons, and forests. Celebrated as the birthplace of the walking safari and home to an incredible diversity of wildlife and birds, this iconic park is a living legacy of conservation and one of the last truly wild places on Earth.
First protected as a game reserve in 1938 and declared a National Park in 1972, South Luangwa has transformed from a hunting ground into a global conservation success story. It is also the birthplace of the famous walking safari, pioneered in the 1950s by Norman Carr, giving visitors a chance to experience the bush up close and on foot.
The park is home to more than 60 animal species, including lions, leopards, elephants, and hippos, as well as unique endemics like Thornicroft’s giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest. Each season brings new spectacles from predator-filled dry months to the lush green summer alive with migratory birds.
With nearly 400 species recorded, South Luangwa is a haven for bird lovers, featuring 39 birds of prey and dazzling migratory visitors that arrive with the rains.
Beyond wildlife, the valley’s landscapes enchant with mopane forests, towering leadwoods, marulas, baobabs, and tamarind trees, creating a setting as rich in flora as it is in fauna.
From its pioneering conservation roots to its thriving biodiversity, South Luangwa remains one of the last places on Earth where nature still writes her story wild, untamed, and unforgettable.
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