Marking the southern end of the Great Rift Valley, South Luangwa is the richest park in Zambia and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa for scenery and variety of animals.
Its 3,500 sq miles is unsurpassed and the Luangwa River, which meanders gently through it, enhances it even further.
Most of the lodges are situated on ox bow lakes of the old river course, while some of the bush camps, which are mainly used for walking safaris, are more inland. A combination of ox bow lakes, forest and plains are host to huge concentrations of game, while providing shelter to over 400 species of birds.
Bilimungwe trails camp is nestled in riverine forest along the picturesque banks of the Luangwa River.
Nestled in splendid isolation overlooking both the Luangwa River and the rugged Nchindene range of hills bordering the valley, is Chamilandu Bush Camp.
Chichele Lodge is positioned in order to exploit the wonderful floodplain vistas offered by the site, each lodge giving guests a private panoramic view.
Chikoko Trails operates slightly upstream of Tafika on the opposite bank of the Luangwa in a wilderness area of great natural beauty teeming with big game.
Chindeni is situated on the edge of a permanent lagoon with the Nchindeni Hills as a magnificent backdrop
The beautiful Kakuli Bush Camp has five traditional walk-in safari tents each with en-suite bathrooms made from natural materials.
Kalamu Tented Camp overlooks a well-used crossing point on the Luangwa River and the distant Muchinga escarpment provides a wonderful vista from camp.
Kapani Safari Lodge is an exclusive 16-bed lodge situated on a large lagoon beside the Luangwa River.
Kawaza Village Tourism Project is offering the more adventurous tourists a stay in a traditional village.
Kuyenda is a wonderful adventure alternative, located in a remote area of the park.
Luwi Camp is a seasonal camp nestled under huge mahogany trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon.
Set in a grove of magnificent ebony trees - Mchenja Bush Camp is a luxurious, elegant and stylish tented camp overlooking a huge sweeping bend in the Luangwa
Nkwali Camp is built on Robin Pope's private land on the banks of the Luangwa River, overlooking the National Park.
The North Luangwa Walking Trail is a ten-day (nine nights) safari starting at Nkwali Camp for two nights.
On a sweeping bend of the river, 12 kilometers north of Tena Tena, lies Nsefu.
This safari combines Tena Tena and Nsefu Camp with a night or two fly camping in the Nsefu sector.
Nsolo has 4 spacious open sided thatched chalets built on raised wooden decks with reed walls and en-suite bathrooms.
Puku Ridge has 7 tents, sleeping up to 14 people, overlooking a vast danbo (seasonal floodplain) on the edge of the Luangwa River.
Owned and operated by John and Carol Coppinger, Tafika is a lovely friendly camp. It is situated just north of the Nsefu Sector and has sweeping views down the Luangwa River.
The remote and small Tena Tena camp (8 beds only) lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River.
The Walking Mobile Safaris have come to be known as THE wilderness experience of the South Luangwa.
