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Mchenja thatched tent
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 Wildlife of the Zambian Luangwa valley
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 Zambia Safaris with Norman Carr Safaris
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 Norman Carr Safaris Lodge and Camps
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 Zambia Safari Activities
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All video footage shot during a 5-day October safari in Zambia at Kapani and our camps.

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Norman Carr MBE
1912-1997

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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.

RollerThe 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.Kingfisher

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. Eagleowl 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

  • Best of Zambia Safari
  • Zambia in a Week
  • Rivers & Rainbows Zambia Safari
  • Green Season Birding Safari
  • A Week on the Wildside
  • Beach and Bush Safari
  • 6 Nights Zambia Safari - South Luangwa 
  • 7 Nights Zambia Safari - South Luangwa
  • 10 Nights Zambia Safari - South Luangwa
  • Zambian Honeymoon Safari


Tailor your own Zambia Safari

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Our Lodge and Camps

Kapani
(Luxury permanent safari lodge, 10 rooms)


Luwi
(Rustic 4 room bush camp)


Nsolo
(Thatched bush camp on raised decks, 4 rooms)


Kakuli
(Riverside bush camp, 5 tents under thatch)


Mchenja
(Ulitimate luxury in the bush, 5 canvas rooms under thatch)


 

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November 2008

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October 2008

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September 2008

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August 2008

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July 2008

Kakuli Camp to be venue for 2009 Rivers & Rainbows safaris...

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Norman Carr Safaris: Leading Zambia safari company for tailored luxury and walking safaris in Zambia. Romantic honeymoon safaris.
Birding & family safaris. Boating safaris.  Contact our reservations staff to book your African safari holiday in Zambia.

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