North Luangwa National Park Safaris
Remote and truly wild, North Luangwa is a walking destination only. This park is probably the quietest in which we operate, with just two camps.
Best Time to Go
A walking safari destination
One of the quietest National Parks we operate in
Remote and truly wild
Two camps of note – Mwaleshi and Takwela
For True Safari Adventurers
Linked by air from South Luangwa, North Luangwa is half the size of the southern area and receives only a fraction of its visitors. It probably has the highest amount of ‘wilderness area per guest’ in the whole of Africa – it really is one of the wildest and remotest parks of anywhere we operate safaris!
North Luangwa is as serious as safari gets. Do not come here expecting anything less! The camps here are more than comfortable, but certainly ‘no frills’. The reality is that you will be fed very well, sleep very well, and be guided by some of the finest guides in the business. Walking is the only safari activity available here and it’s a truly unforgettable way to experience this remote region of Zambia – or, arguably, anywhere in safari Africa. If this is what you are after, then look no further. North Luangwa is an outstanding place.
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Good to Know
What can I expect from a safari in North Lunagwa?
Be prepared to be patient and to appreciate true wilderness when you travel here. Days can be serene and beautiful, but may sometimes lack the serious volumes of game you might be expecting. However, serenity is certainly the key to enjoying North Luangwa, and may be rewarded by very close sightings of lion.
When is the best time to travel to North Luangwa National Park?
North Luangwa is best visited in the dry season when the game viewing is at its peak. From June through to October, large herds concentrate around the rivers. It’s helpful to note that October is the hottest month and from November onwards, the camps shut and remain closed from December through to May – there is no wet-season safari up here.
What are the best accommodation options?
There are only two camps of note – Mwaleshi and Takwela – and as the only activity is walking, you will not see anyone else while visiting North Luangwa. It is an absolutely excellent safari park, one that suits a client who wants to get as far away from civilisation as possible! Our experiences in North Luangwa have been some of the finest safari experiences we have experienced in any park.
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