South Luangwa National Park

This park offers some of the best game viewing opportunities in Africa. It covers a vast area of 9,050 sq km, bordered by the Muchinga escarpment to the west and by the mighty Luangwa river to the east. The LuangwaValley forms part of the Great Rift Valley. The scenery is dramatic, with the Luangwa river carving its tortuous course through the centre. These waters account for great profusion of wildlife, which can be seen either on guided walks or in open vehicles.

The Luangwa Valley is sanctuary to one of Africa's most important elephant populations and also boasts of large numbers of Antelope, most notably Impala, Puku, Hippo, Zebras, Kudu, Cookson's Wildebeest, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Lion, Giraffe, Rhinos are seen occasionally as well as monkeys and wild dogs. The Luangwa is home to greater numbers of Nile crocodiles than any other river.

Ornithologists should note that more than four hundred species ofbirds are found here. Blossoming trees and exotic flowers set the scene. There are lodges at Chichele, Mfuwe, Kapani, Chinzombo, Tafika, Kafunta (all year), Luanfwa, Tundwe, Tena Tena, Kaingo Camp (dry season). There are also seasonal non-catering camps. Expected facilities include luxury double rooms in chalets, private baths and toilets, full 3 - course meals, bar facilities and swimming pools.