{"id":2152,"date":"2025-02-18T13:41:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/itinerari\/safari-zambia-south-luangwa\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T10:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:58:34","slug":"zambia-safari-south-luangwa","status":"publish","type":"itinerari","link":"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/en\/itinerari\/zambia-safari-south-luangwa\/","title":{"rendered":"Zambia safari in South Luangwa National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"alla-scoperta-di-una-natura-grandiosa-nella-valle-del-fiume\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover extraordinary wildlife in the Luangwa Valley&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you dream of a <strong>safari in Zambia<\/strong>, this itinerary in South Luangwa National Park is designed to make that dream a reality. Among Zambia&#8217;s many protected areas, which celebrate the country&#8217;s remarkable wilderness, <strong>South Luangwa National Park<\/strong> stands out as a <strong>true natural sanctuary<\/strong>. The abundance of water supports a <strong>variety of ecosystems<\/strong>, ranging from woodland and open grasslands to lagoons and riverine habitats. This rich environment attracts an <strong>extraordinary diversity of wildlife<\/strong>. South Luangwa is home to more than 60 mammal species, including one of the highest leopard densities in Africa, as well as over 400 bird species. A true paradise for safari enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-campi-e-9-giorni-di-safari-in-zambia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 camps e 9 days on safari in Zambia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To discover the natural sanctuary of South Luangwa, we propose a <strong>nine-day safari journey through the Luangwa Valley<\/strong>. <strong>Game drives<\/strong> take place during the coolest hours of the day, at <strong>first light and again in the late afternoon<\/strong>. Morning safaris offer the opportunity to observe <strong>elephant<\/strong> families crossing the river, <strong>hippo<\/strong> resting peacefully in the water and baboons grooming one another. You may also encounter <strong>Thornicroft&#8217;s Giraffe and Cookson&#8217;s Wildebeest<\/strong>, both endemic to the region, and, with a little luck, even a pack of <strong>African Wild Dog<\/strong>. During evening game drives, we focus on nocturnal birds and predators such as <strong>lions, hyenas and, above all, leopards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to traditional <strong>game drives<\/strong>, South Luangwa also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/en\/attivita\/walking-safari\/\" type=\"attivita\" id=\"287\">walking safaris<\/a> during the dry season. This activity allows for a deeper and more authentic connection with the natural environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the journey in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/en\/destinazioni\/zambia\/\">Zambia<\/a>, accommodation is provided in <strong>three different lodges<\/strong> located near the river. Staying in different areas of the park enriches the experience and allows for a broader exploration of its landscapes and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To better suit your preferences, we can also arrange accommodation in a single lodge throughout the safari or <strong>extend<\/strong> the itinerary with additional days in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/en\/attrazioni\/mount-mulanje-forest-reserve\/\">Mount Mulanje<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/en\/attrazioni\/lake-malawi\/\">Lake Malawi<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africawildtruck.com\/en\/attrazioni\/zanzibar\/\">Zanzibar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three camps and nine days of safari adventures through the spectacular landscapes of the Luangwa 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