Resting on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River, in the heart of the beautiful Luangwa Valley, Luambe National Park is one of Zambia’s smallest and most remote natural reserves. It is also one of the oldest protected areas in the country. This biodiverse wildlife sanctuary features some extraordinarily scenic landscapes characterised by floodplain acacia scrub, forested riverbanks, tall cathedral mopane woodlands, and the open grasslands of the Chipuka plains scattered with sub-Saharan sausage trees. This tranquil, off-the-beaten-track park offers guided birding tours giving visitors the opportunity for rare bird sightings. Commonly spotted wildlife species include hippo, herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra, impala, puku, kudu, waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffe, lion, hyena, wild dog, leopard and a remarkable variety of bird species.
Bordering the Luangwa River, the northern and southern Luangwa National Parks contain some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. As a result of this and the parks’ successful anti-poaching campaigns, the area has developed into a world-renowned wildlife haven. The South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safari, which allows visitors to view elephant, hippo and even lion close-up under the supervision of professional and knowledgeable armed guides.
