'''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.
Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
By plane
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
Get around
The bush camps and one lodge are self-suffient, operating their own airstrips, safaris, accommodation and meals.
See
Known for its bush walking, photographic safaris, you will see on foot:
Massive herds of buffalo.
Lion in large prides.
Do
Buy
There are no shops or restaurants. The local people trade in handcrafts.
Eat
The lodges provide visitors with all meals. Other visitors will have to be self-sufficient.
Drink
Sleep
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
Stay safe
Get out