One of the last truly untouched wilderness areas in Central Africa
North Luangwa National Park is the natural extension of South Luangwa National Park. Together, they form a vast protected ecosystem covering more than 22,000 km². Compared with its southern counterpart, North Luangwa is wilder, more remote and far less accessible. It can only be reached by 4WD during the dry season, with few usable tracks and very limited tourist facilities. Yet this remoteness is precisely what makes it so authentic, preserving one of the last truly untouched wilderness areas in Central Africa.
The landscape is remarkably diverse, ranging from acacia woodland and open grasslands to a rich variety of indigenous trees. The Mwaleshi River is the true heart of North Luangwa National Park’s wildlife. The area is particularly renowned for its huge herds of buffalo, but visitors may also encounter lions, hyenas, zebras, warthogs, elephants, leopards, reedbuck and many other species.