Luangwa Valley

Luangwa Valley

South Luangwa National Park lies at the end of the Great Rift Valley, close to the eastern border of Zambia with Malawi. The Luangwa river runs through the park, forming many oxbow lagoons and alluvial floodplains, which attract enormous concentrations of game. This vast wilderness area is renowned for its excellent wildlife, walking safaris and nocturnal game viewing. Elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, kudu, wild dog and many other large mammal species are commonly seen by day, and leopard, hyena, aardvark, porcupine, honey badger and mongooses at night. Over 450 species of bird have been recorded in the park and the large population of raptors, cranes, bee-eaters and wetland species is particularily notable.

Suggested itineraries (1)

A walk on the wild side - Zambia and Mozambique
A relaxed safari through one of Africa’s wildest regions taking in the beautiful Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys, followed by a relaxing spell on an idyllic island in the Benguerra Channel.

Properties (7)

Camps (4)

Kutandala Camp (Bush Camp)
The ultimate safari experience set on the banks of the Mwaleshi River in the heart of the North Luangwa National Park. With just six thatched rooms, Kutandala offers intimate and immediate interaction with the African wilderness.

Tena Tena Camp (Classic Camp)
Tena Tena is a remote seasonal camp lying within the quiet Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa National Park. Tena Tena's five comfortable, stylish and intimate tents ensure a unique safari experience.

Mchenja (Classic Camp)
Mchenja is set beneath a magnificent grove of trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. The camp comprises five stylishly designed tents each under its own thatched roof and each with private en-suite shower and bathroom facility.

Nsefu Camp (Classic Camp)
Nsefu, with its six rondavel rooms, lies on a sweeping bend of the river and is situated in the heart of the undeveloped Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa Valley, one of the most beautiful, unspoilt wilderness areas in Zambia.

Lodges (2)

Nkwali Camp (Classic Lodge)

Nkwali Camp is situated in the South Luangwa National Park. The six delightful thatched cottages with open-air en-suite bathrooms are built on Robin Pope's private land in a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grass plains.

Kapani (Classic Lodge)

Situated in South Luangwa National Park, the original home of legendary guide Norman Carr, Kapani offers high quality and comfortable accommodation in eight suites and two Lagoon Houses.

Villas (1)

Luangwa Safari House (Catered Villa)

The Luangwa Safari House is an extraordinary, castle-like four-bedroomed private house offering space and luxury with nature on your doorstep. Your private guide, host and chef provide a first class service.