Zambia has 20 national parks, 36 game management areas and 42 Important Bird Areas, spread across the whole country, yet most visitors only ever hear about two or three of them. This map shows the main parks, from Liuwa Plain in the far west to Nsumbu on Lake Tanganyika. Hover over a park, or tap it on your phone, to see which of our safaris go there. Parks without a scheduled trip can still be part of a tailor-made route.
“When is the best time to come?” It’s the question we hear more than any other. The honest answer: it depends on what you want to see. Zambia’s year runs on water. The rains fill the rivers and floodplains, the […]
Five nights riverfront at Croc Valley Camp close out the Luangwa Valley traverse with the best wildlife of the whole trip — leopard, lion, and wild dogs — in the park that invented the walking safari.
Most safari itineraries take you to one park. This one takes you through four — from a border-crossing stopover and a dilapidated colonial-era castle, through the remote, rarely-visited stretches of North Luangwa and Luambe, to leopard, lion, and wild dog sightings on the riverbank in South Luangwa. Twelve nights, mobile camping, the honest version of the valley.
A buffalo herd moved with quiet determination toward one of the last remaining waterholes of the dry season. But water in South Luangwa is never just water — it is risk. Earlier that morning, lions had brought down one of their own at the very edge of the pool. As the herd caught the scent and lifted their heads, the tension was immediate. Predators on a fresh kill. Prey weighing their chances. In a split second, instinct prevailed — the buffalo wheeled away in a cloud of dust, choosing distance over confrontation, while the lions remained beside their hard-earned prize.
South Luangwa National Park is renowned as the Valley of the Leopard, offering some of Africa’s most reliable and intimate leopard sightings. With dense riverine forests, abundant prey, and low vehicle pressure, leopards here hunt confidently by day and dominate the night—making South Luangwa a premier destination for extended, in-depth leopard safaris.
Set on the banks of the Luangwa River and minutes from the park gate, this 4-day rustic South Luangwa safari delivers one of Zambia’s most authentic wildlife experiences. Based at Croc Valley Camp, the journey blends expertly guided game drives with immersive morning walking safaris—where tracks, sounds, and plant life reveal the deeper rhythms of the bush.
Designed for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts, this safari favors time, access, and understanding over luxury. Expect leopard-rich landscapes, uncrowded sightings, and a genuine connection to South Luangwa National Park—experienced as it was meant to be, on foot, in open vehicles, and at nature’s pace.
South Luangwa is one of Africa’s last true safari strongholds. Known for exceptional leopard sightings and pioneering walking safaris, this remote Zambian park rewards patience, skill, and a deep respect for wilderness. Designed for wildlife purists, South Luangwa delivers an authentic safari experience shaped by nature—not crowds.
Imagine having the privilege to experience one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas in Africa. Watching wildlife in their undisturbed habitats. The Bushcamp Company operates 6 bushcamps in the remote South of Zambia’s iconic South Luangwa NP and the award-winning […]
