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About Norman Carr Safaris

1950 – 2010 - 60 YEARS OF SAFARI EXCELLENCE
THE ORIGINAL SAFARI COMPANY

We are proud to announce that 2010 marks the 60th anniversary of Norman Carr Safaris.

Way back in 1950, a young game ranger called Norman Carr initiated a far-reaching and visionary conservation concept which was to pave the way for modern conservation and tourism. He encouraged Senior Chief Nsefu – the paramount Chief of the Kunda people in the South Luangwa to set aside a portion of his tribal land as a Game Reserve and built the first game viewing camp open to the public in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). Revenue from the camp was paid directly to the Kunda Native Authority.

His dream was to share his passion for this unique wilderness and to secure its future by ensuring that the local population would benefit by conserving the wildlife and infinitely varied habitat of the Luangwa valley.

Sixty years on at Norman Carr Safaris, we are still walking. We are still passionate about sharing the thrill of tracking lions on foot through the early morning mists, the delight in learning something new on every walk or game drive and the chance to meet local people and share experiences about life in the valley.

To celebrate this important milestone we have REDUCED our rates and introduced some special itineraries including a Classic 60th Anniversary ten night South Luangwa Safari.

Become part of the legend. Join us at Kapani, Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli and Mchenja.

Norman Carr Safaris, "Zambia's original safari company", has been operating photographic and walking safaris in the South Luangwa National Park since 1950.  Read more about the history of the company and about its founder Norman Carr.

Whilst all our camps are in the South Luangwa, we do work very closely with the top safari operators in other parts of Zambia.  The Lower Zambezi National Park and the Victoria Falls are popular destinations and we often package visits to these areas alongside visits to our camps to provide a "one stop shop" for your Zambian safari experience.  Read more about the Zambian safari packages that we can offer.

In an area where people live side by side with wildlife there will always be conflict.  As the original safari company in the Luangwa Valley we take our responsibilities very seriously.  Read more about the various conservation and community development projects that Norman Carr Safaris is concerned with.

We pride ourselves on the level of service that we offer to our guests.  Attention to detail is essential throughout our organization starting with the reservations team and finishing with the staff who look after you whilst you are out on safari.  You can read more about our individual members of staff and get to know some of them before your visit.

Norman Carr Safaris is widely regarded as one of the foremost tour operators in Zambia.  In other areas of this site you will find extensive information concerning all aspects of travel in Zambia.  If there are any questions that this site is unable to answer, then please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to offer further advice.

• Luangwa Forever - With Norman Carr Safaris
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• Zambia in a Week
• Rivers & Rainbows
• Green Season Birding
• A Week on the Wildside
• Beach and Bush Safari
• 6 Nights South Luangwa
• 7 Nights South Luangwa
• 10 Nights South Luangwa Safari
• A Zambian Honeymoon
• Sleep-out Zambian Safari
• Luangwa Lion cubs - Family Safaris
• North and South Luangwa Safari
• Two Rivers Safari

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