Everything you need to know about walking safaris, wildlife, camps, and seasons in South Luangwa National Park — written by the people who live and work here.
For more than twenty years, The Bushcamp Company has been the largest safari operator within South Luangwa National Park, running eight iconic camps inside the park itself. These include two gateway properties — the award‑winning Mfuwe Lodge and The Villas at KuKaya — as well as six intimate bushcamps set deep within a 140,000‑acre exclusive‑use area in the remote, game‑rich southern sector of the park.
Everything in this guide comes from direct experience. We want you to know this valley as we do.
Guide To South Luangwa Wildlife
The Most Complete Wildlife Guide to South Luangwa National Park
What Makes a Safari Classic — And Why So Few Qualify
You know you've been on a classic safari after you get back home and your soul is longing for more.
The Ultimate Guide to South Luangwa National Park
The "Hidden Gem" of Africa that is still wild and authentic.
Why South Luangwa Is the Birthplace of the Walking Safari
Learn about the origins of the walking safari and how it is extra special.
Why Moving Camps Creates the Classic African Safari
The Luangwa curates safaris the way they were intended to be experienced.
Why South Luangwa Is One of Africa’s Best Places to See Leopards
Known as the "Valley of the Leopards"
Why South Luangwa Defines the Classic African Safari
The classic safari survives in the Luangwa
Why South Luangwa Works So Well for Families, Couples, Friends, and First-Time Safari Travelers
read MoreZambia, the Luangwa Valley, and the Deeper Story Behind a Safari
Rich in history and wildlife.
Why Staying Inside the Park Changes the Entire Safari Experience
Less time wasted outside of the wilderness.
Conservation in the Luangwa Valley
Commitment and action are what keep the Luangwa Wild and Untamed.
When to Visit South Luangwa: A Month-by-Month Safari Guide
Choosing the best time to visit South Luangwa.
The Emerald Season in South Luangwa
Why Zambia’s Green Season May Be the Safari Secret More Travelers Should Know About