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North Luangwa National Park is in Zambia, a short flight away from South Luangwa National Park. It has until 2005 been the domain of a limited number of safari operators who hold a government concession. Since 2005, day visitors are allowed.

Culture and History

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

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Flights and airtickets to North Luangwa National Park

Charter flights operate from Mfuwe (at the entrance to South Luangwa) to the Mwaleshi airstrip. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

By car

  • From the south. A 4X4 track links North Luangwa to South Luangwa National Park. It is slow going and takes approximately eight hours to traverse the 200km stretch.
  • From the east. Another 4X4 travk winds down the escarpment from the main Lusaka to Dar es Salaam trunk road. There are very few roads and you are unlikely to see anyone else for the duration of your trip.

Fees/Permits

Tours and Getting around North Luangwa National Park

The bush camps and one lodge are self-suffient, operating their own airstrips, safaris, accommodation and meals.

North Luangwa National Park tourist attractions and sightseeing

Known for its bush walking, photographic safaris, you will see on foot:

  • Massive herds of buffalo.
  • Lion in large prides.

North Luangwa National Park city tours

North Luangwa National Park souvenirs and shopping

There are no shops or restaurants. The local people trade in handcrafts.

North Luangwa National Park Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

The lodges provide visitors with all meals. Other visitors will have to be self-sufficient.

North Luangwa National Park nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

North Luangwa National Park cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Lodging

  • Kutandala Camp.
  • Mwaleshi Camp.
  • Buffalo Camp
  • Delia Lodge
  • Delia Explorer
  • Nkalamo Bush Camp

Camping

  • West. A community operated camping area is situated just after the western entrance. Private camping enclosures with shared ablution block. The camp ground is unfenced and elephant come right into the camp site at night.
  • East. Another community camp ground is situated across the Luangwa River which borders the park on the East. This is an enclosed campground and safe.

Backcountry

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