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Birding Safaris in Zambia, Africa
There are two elements essential to the enjoyment of any African birding safari – plenty of birds, and excellent guiding. In Zambia's South Luangwa National Park we are lucky enough to have birds aplenty and the guides at Norman Carr Safaris are among the best in Africa.
The European winter (our Emerald Season) months are the most exciting for birding safaris in Zambia, all of the migrants are present and many local birds are in full breeding plumage and song.
Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in South Luangwa National Park, some of the highlights include Western Banded Snake Eagle, Lilian's Lovebird, Collared Palm Thrush and the stunning Fire-crowned Bishop in its summer finery.
Abraham Banda, the Kapani camp manager, is one of Zambia's best regarded naturalist guides and birding safaris are his specialty. He heads up our team of very experienced guides all of whom have an excellent knowledge of the birdlife in and around the Luangwa Valley.
Whilst on your birding safari in Zambia's Luangwa Valley, whether staying at Kapani or one of our remote bush camps, you will encounter various different habitats. Each habitat offers its own selection of birds and mammals. The mixed riverine woodland includes lagoons and backwaters where a wonderful variety of waterbirds can be found.
We can visit extensive forests of tall Mopane woodland which are home to exclusive species such as Arnot's Chat and Racket-Tailed Roller or venture into the Miombo woodlands looking for the smaller canopy dwellers found there.
At Norman Carr Safaris we will be happy to make recommendations for your African birding safari. We have prepared a special Emerald Season birding safari package, details of which can be viewed here. Alternatively, please contact us to hear about our suggestions for your birding safari in Zambia, irrespective of the time of year you choose and how long you have to spend.
Safari Packages
- 10 Nights South Luangwa Safari
- The Luwi River Trail - Exclusive Adventure
- Luangwa Lion cubs - Family Safaris
- A Week on the Wildside
- Luangwa Forever - With Norman Carr Safaris
- Rivers & Rainbows
- Green Season Birding
- Sleep-out Zambian Safari
- 12 nights Falls Bush and Beach
- 12 nights Exclusive Zambia and Malawi
- Best of Zambia
- Zambia in a Week
- A Zambian Honeymoon
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