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Dramatic elephant rescue.....

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Norman Carr MBE
1912-1997

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South Luangwa National Park

The South Luangwa is Zambia's premier National Park and has been dubbed one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.  The concentration of game along the Luangwa River and its associated Ox-bow lagoons is amongst the most intense anywhere in Africa.  It is truly an unspoilt wilderness, the likes of which are hard to find.

The Luangwa River itself, meandering across the valley floor, is teaming with hippos and crocodiles and provides a lifeline for a great diversity of both habitat and wildlife.  With over 60 species of mammals and almost 500 species of birds, the South Luangwa National Park has earned its reputation.  It is home to two endemic species, the Thornicroft Giraffe and Cookson's Wildebeest and is one of the best Parks in Africa to view leopards in their natural environs.

One exciting success story of recent years is the resurgence of the African Wild Dog population.  This species was almost wiped out by anthrax in the late 1980s but over the past decade has strengthened considerably in numbers.  Today, although far from guaranteed, sightings of wild dog are common and Luwi Bush Camp is about the best camp in the Park to see these special creatures.

The National Park is 9,050 km² (3,500 square miles), unfenced but bordered to the West by a steep escarpment and to the East by the Luangwa River.  Once known as ‘The Valley of the Elephants', back in the early 1970s it was home to the world's largest population of elephant.  Although poachers reduced the population dramatically, the Park authorities have taken control once more and the population is regenerating strongly. There are plenty of young to be seen and numbers are visibly on the increase once more.

Apart from its wildlife, the Luangwa Valley is also renowned for its high levels of guiding, something that any visitor the area will appreciate.  No company in Zambia has more to be proud of in this respect than Norman Carr Safaris.  The walking safaris practiced in the Luangwa Valley were first started by Norman Carr back in 1950.  Several of the guides working for the company now were trained by Norman himself.

Accommodation in the South Luangwa tends to consist of either a permanent lodge, of which Kapani is the original example - most are situated in the central Mfuwe area and are open all year round -  or it consists of one of the smaller remote bush camps, rebuilt every year. 

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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Our Lodge and Camps

Kapani
(Permanent family friendly safari lodge, 9 rooms)


Luwi
(Rustic 4 room bush camp)


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


Kakuli
(Riverside bush camp, 4 tents under thatch)


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


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January 2012

Huge news and happy new year!

Huge news and happy new year!

December 2011

2012 Rates, Yellow Fever, Park Fees, Proflight Excess Baggage, Royal Update

November 2011

Dramatic elephant rescue.....

Dramatic elephant rescue.....

October 2011

Last Minute Special

Last Minute Special - Two for the price of One!

September 2011

Zambian Elections - a triumph for
democracy

Zambian Elections - a triumph for democracy

Wild Highlights - some amazing guest photos...

Wild Highlights - some amazing guest photos.....

August 2011

How to make money worth 20% more!

School update - & how to make money worth 20% more!

Luwi Images by Patrick Bentley

Luwi Images by Patrick Bentley

Elephants Never Forget - special discount

Elephants Never Forget - special discount

July 2011

Another Yellow Fever Update!!

June 2011

A few wild highlights

a few wild highlights

Yellow Fever Vaccination for South Africa

May 2011

Bush Camps and Masterchefs!

Bush Camps and Masterchefs!

Art at Kapani

Art at Kapani

April 2011

Bill Oddie at Kapani

Bill Oddie at Kapani

March 2011

Green Season Photos

Green Season Photos

February 2011

Kapani School Project update - and the "80,000" Club.

Kapani School Project update - and the 80,000 Club.

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